Honestly, I think you're taking "lack of marked enthusiasm" as "dismissive tone".
It's barely 5 sentences... I think calling it "pitiful journalism" is a stretch, mostly because calling it journalism is a stretch. It's a news update, not an op-ed.
"Hype Machine" = Gives a very Negative appearance.
Steam OS is a 10+ year play we are at the foundation stage.
Things will go through the roof when computer builders start ditching Windows on their own builds. Looking for that to happen at say Maximum PC in about 3 years.
It's barely 5 sentences... I think calling it "pitiful journalism" is a stretch, mostly because calling it journalism is a stretch. It's a news update, not an op-ed.