I find myself using my XBOne more and more everyday. The snap function has become an integral part of my multimedia consumption on a daily basis. Weather it be watching two programs at the same time or playing Forza while watching a game, this console has truly started the multitasking era of the console wars. In addition the Xbox fitness app for free with xbox gold is a nice touch and another feature that I have been using a lot more than my gym membership unfortunately. The only thing I wish is that my living room was larger.
The snap feature is great but as far as the TV app is concerned, the next software update that the XBOne issues should include an update which allows for either the snap size to be adjusted or to have the TV window larger, whether we select the size or there are 3 or 4 sizes to choose from. the current size is great for screens larger than 65 inches but anything under 50, the TV snap is too small and the feature will be under utilized on smaller displays.
I see the future of this console being very bright irregardless of the number of units sold and all the comparisons to the PS4. Very similar to when the XB360 was released, Microsoft recognized how users used it and built their software, services and user interface around what everyone wanted. I see it being no different with the XBOne. Starting with a half baked user interface, app store and service offering is a smart way to find out how users are adapting and what they want to see/do before wasting valuable time on developing software that users might hate or never utilize. This is my opinion of course and weather it was by design or they just wanted to get the XBOne on the streets as soon as possible we will never know unless Microsoft says which is very unlikely.
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