Microsoft could reclaim its flagging market share in many consumer areas with a new wave of products, including Windows Phone 7 and Bing, according to a new report from research firm Jefferies & Co. These products represent the possible fruits of increased Microsoft spending in research and development. However, while software such as Bing and Project Natal will definitely allow Microsoft to compete more aggressively in certain segments, it will be years before these products, if successful, translate into appreciable revenue streams.
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