Comments on: New Microsoft ad finally hits Apple where it hurts: customers’ wallets http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:57:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ant http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-9/#comment-540424 Ant Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:07:30 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-540424 What's hilarious is that it was revealed that these ads were made on (you guessed it) a Mac! You can always get a cheaper ANYTHING if you shop around, but you get what you pay for. Not only is a Unix-based OS like Leopard much stabler than Windows NT, but you'd be hard pressed to deck out a Windows PC with comparable Mac extras. A camera of the same high quality as the built-in iSight would up the price considerably, but also, where are the Windows equivalent of GarageBand, iPhoto, iWeb, iDVD, iChat, etc? Even if you found rough equivalents, you'd still potentially be dealing with three companies whenever you had a problem; the one that manufactured the computer, the one that designed the software, and Microsoft, all blaming each other for your issue. Add to that the fact that there are no Mac viruses in the wild and the fact that you never have to defrag or clean your registry or deal with any of those kinds of annoyances just to keep your computer running smoothly, and I'd say that a Mac is a bargain. It would certainly have higher resale value than a Windows box in a few years. I still use Windows for a couple of things once in awhile, but Macs are simply superior machines. What’s hilarious is that it was revealed that these ads were made on (you guessed it) a Mac!

You can always get a cheaper ANYTHING if you shop around, but you get what you pay for. Not only is a Unix-based OS like Leopard much stabler than Windows NT, but you’d be hard pressed to deck out a Windows PC with comparable Mac extras. A camera of the same high quality as the built-in iSight would up the price considerably, but also, where are the Windows equivalent of GarageBand, iPhoto, iWeb, iDVD, iChat, etc?

Even if you found rough equivalents, you’d still potentially be dealing with three companies whenever you had a problem; the one that manufactured the computer, the one that designed the software, and Microsoft, all blaming each other for your issue.

Add to that the fact that there are no Mac viruses in the wild and the fact that you never have to defrag or clean your registry or deal with any of those kinds of annoyances just to keep your computer running smoothly, and I’d say that a Mac is a bargain. It would certainly have higher resale value than a Windows box in a few years.

I still use Windows for a couple of things once in awhile, but Macs are simply superior machines.

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]]> By: Carlos http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-9/#comment-451730 Carlos Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:38:41 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-451730 My sister is broke and bought a Mac for about $1600. I have a Dell laptop that's worked very well for 7 years and just purchased a "netbook" for $350; with XP, including MS Office, insurance, and other software it came to about a third the price of my sister's purchase. For a truly frugal person that knows the basics of computers, a Mac, even if better is not that great of a value. With the money I'm saving I could get a large flat TV. My sister is broke and bought a Mac for about $1600.

I have a Dell laptop that’s worked very well for 7 years and just purchased a “netbook” for $350; with XP, including MS Office, insurance, and other software it came to about a third the price of my sister’s purchase.

For a truly frugal person that knows the basics of computers, a Mac, even if better is not that great of a value.

With the money I’m saving I could get a large flat TV.

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]]> By: Zack http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-9/#comment-446092 Zack Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:17:03 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-446092 Sure the hardware itself is comparable, but the OS is not. And yes this computer will be fine for "Lauren", but for people who know more than name brands know that Windows is far worse than OS X as an operating system. I'm tired of M$oft pulling the price card. I would rather pay another 1000 dollars and know that the OS on my computer is stable, rather than pay 1000 dollars less and constantly be having problems. And these commercials are ridiculous anyway, claiming these people have any knowledge of computers... have you seen the one with the guy who is "technologically savvy"? He thinks he knows about computers because he asks the salesman what the largest size HDD he could get in a certain computer. Then when the salesman says another computer has a 512MB dedicated video card the guys looks at the salesman like he was speaking chinese. MSFT just cant take that Apple is gaining marketshare... Period. Sure the hardware itself is comparable, but the OS is not. And yes this computer will be fine for “Lauren”, but for people who know more than name brands know that Windows is far worse than OS X as an operating system. I’m tired of M$oft pulling the price card. I would rather pay another 1000 dollars and know that the OS on my computer is stable, rather than pay 1000 dollars less and constantly be having problems. And these commercials are ridiculous anyway, claiming these people have any knowledge of computers… have you seen the one with the guy who is “technologically savvy”? He thinks he knows about computers because he asks the salesman what the largest size HDD he could get in a certain computer. Then when the salesman says another computer has a 512MB dedicated video card the guys looks at the salesman like he was speaking chinese. MSFT just cant take that Apple is gaining marketshare… Period.

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]]> By: toto http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-9/#comment-437383 toto Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:16:49 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-437383 I have a mac (Powerbook), I have a PC (dell). Both systems are robust and I don't have to reinstall any of them. Then I had to use one on the move. I chose the pc (so less expensive with a three year warranty). It fell so many times I can't remember. In the street, from my car seat, down the stairs... The case is totally cracked. Then I had to replace the hard drive then the keyboard, the DVD player and finally the motherboard. All for free ! Well, I think the mac would have been as broken as my Dell. But the service is certainly much better at Dell's. My Three year old frisbee pc still works like a charm and did what I expected from him. The mac is still on my desk, so classy, and I'm using it right now. I have to admit I like both of them. By the way I have an iPhone but I'm sure the Pre will be better... until the next gadget. I have a mac (Powerbook), I have a PC (dell).
Both systems are robust and I don’t have to reinstall any of them. Then I had to use one on the move. I chose the pc (so less expensive with a three year warranty). It fell so many times I can’t remember. In the street, from my car seat, down the stairs… The case is totally cracked. Then I had to replace the hard drive then the keyboard, the DVD player and finally the motherboard. All for free ! Well, I think the mac would have been as broken as my Dell. But the service is certainly much better at Dell’s. My Three year old frisbee pc still works like a charm and did what I expected from him. The mac is still on my desk, so classy, and I’m using it right now. I have to admit I like both of them.
By the way I have an iPhone but I’m sure the Pre will be better… until the next gadget.

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]]> By: Patz http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-437154 Patz Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:28:39 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-437154 Macs are not just for artists and designers. You'd be surprised at the large numbers of hard-core scientists using Macs. But don't take my word for it. Just go to any molecular biology meeting and count the Mac laptops (typically 50% or more). Funny how so many people choose Macs when they're free to buy what they want (as opposed to administrators and salespeople using company laptops). Macs are not just for artists and designers. You’d be surprised at the large numbers of hard-core scientists using Macs. But don’t take my word for it. Just go to any molecular biology meeting and count the Mac laptops (typically 50% or more).

Funny how so many people choose Macs when they’re free to buy what they want (as opposed to administrators and salespeople using company laptops).

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]]> By: nappoetry http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-437105 nappoetry Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:20:18 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-437105 oh no i have an apple... im an individual, that looks like all the other individuals... "oh no" "I KNOW"... oh no i have an apple… im an individual, that looks like all the other individuals… “oh no” “I KNOW”…

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]]> By: Jobs4tehlulz http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436947 Jobs4tehlulz Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:14:11 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436947 Apple is garbage at everything, and i love how people who remotely think its even good like the fact that they cant right click or adding features that Windows has had for years as new breakthrough tech. Oh and who the fuck writes viruses for macs...big waste of time considering 8 people in the entire universe use them Used Vista since beginning of 08 and no reinstalls yet, and zero viruses...maybe some fanboys should get a grip on reality and realize they paid for overpriced mediocre hardware with a manual for OS for imbeciles Apple is garbage at everything, and i love how people who remotely think its even good like the fact that they cant right click or adding features that Windows has had for years as new breakthrough tech.

Oh and who the fuck writes viruses for macs…big waste of time considering 8 people in the entire universe use them

Used Vista since beginning of 08 and no reinstalls yet, and zero viruses…maybe some fanboys should get a grip on reality and realize they paid for overpriced mediocre hardware with a manual for OS for imbeciles

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]]> By: anthony http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436937 anthony Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:48:45 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436937 or you can just use the trackpad click your 2-fingers down and get right click.... do research please before posting false information. thanks in advance buddy or you can just use the trackpad click your 2-fingers down and get right click…. do research please before posting false information. thanks in advance buddy

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]]> By: Ricardo http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436869 Ricardo Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:18:28 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436869 Shut up you Apple losers paying $500 for a stupid logo that will be obsolete in 6 months Shut up you Apple losers paying $500 for a stupid logo that will be obsolete in 6 months

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]]> By: Mike http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436554 Mike Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:26:42 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436554 Maybe she bought it in Delaware, no sales tax... Maybe she bought it in Delaware, no sales tax…

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]]> By: StevenGlansburg http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436421 StevenGlansburg Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:13:37 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436421 that ginger chick probably is in art school judging by her wardrobe. With that being said, she probably owns a Mac because there is not a legit college design or art program that would be manageable on a PC. that ginger chick probably is in art school judging by her wardrobe. With that being said, she probably owns a Mac because there is not a legit college design or art program that would be manageable on a PC.

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]]> By: gotech4077 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436403 gotech4077 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:00:46 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436403 I've had a sony vaio running vista for over a year and a half. I've never really had any problems at all. The pop ups dont bother me (they only come up when something is installing) and I've never had a virus on here. Cost effective, meets my needs, and I can right click? I'm sold. Apple= over rated crap, unless you are an artist of some kind (music, graphic designer, animator, ect) then its useful. Otherwise, why bother? I can proudly say I've never owned an apple product and dont plan to. Ever. I'm a pc, and i love my vaio. I’ve had a sony vaio running vista for over a year and a half. I’ve never really had any problems at all. The pop ups dont bother me (they only come up when something is installing) and I’ve never had a virus on here.
Cost effective, meets my needs, and I can right click? I’m sold.
Apple= over rated crap, unless you are an artist of some kind (music, graphic designer, animator, ect) then its useful. Otherwise, why bother?
I can proudly say I’ve never owned an apple product and dont plan to. Ever.
I’m a pc, and i love my vaio.

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]]> By: appleman http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436326 appleman Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:49:55 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436326 this ad stinks! my macbook air gets me laid all the time. and my snazzy black rimmed glasses and supercool clothes make much more suprior than those lame windows users. i have a unibody all aluminum macbook that costs me more than three crappy pc's that makes me cool. im a cool apple user i look down upon those broke unstylish windows users. my iphone is cool even though i dont know how to use it i just look kool tinkering with it. this ad stinks! my macbook air gets me laid all the time. and my snazzy black rimmed glasses and supercool clothes make much more suprior than those lame windows users. i have a unibody all aluminum macbook that costs me more than three crappy pc’s that makes me cool. im a cool apple user i look down upon those broke unstylish windows users. my iphone is cool even though i dont know how to use it i just look kool tinkering with it.

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]]> By: Conrad http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436178 Conrad Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:07:29 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436178 @ Marcus What are the fanboys doing to our PCs that makes them crash? Gee, Marcus, I don't know. Am I a "fanboy" Marcus? I've owned 10 PCs in my life. All sucked except my first Dell, a Lattitude. I've owned one mac, my imac. Ever since I got the imac, no problemss. NONE. So what did I do to the PCs? I have no idea. I'm not sure waht ram is or rom or any of that shit. I just know what I know. My mac works. My iPhone didn't punch my ticket. My BlackBerry Bold does. Am I a fanboy?? Very truly yours, Conrad P. Hernandez, Esq. @ Marcus

What are the fanboys doing to our PCs that makes them crash?

Gee, Marcus, I don’t know. Am I a “fanboy” Marcus? I’ve owned 10 PCs in my life. All sucked except my first Dell, a Lattitude. I’ve owned one mac, my imac. Ever since I got the imac, no problemss. NONE.

So what did I do to the PCs? I have no idea. I’m not sure waht ram is or rom or any of that shit. I just know what I know. My mac works. My iPhone didn’t punch my ticket. My BlackBerry Bold does. Am I a fanboy??

Very truly yours,

Conrad P. Hernandez, Esq.

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]]> By: Conrad http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436176 Conrad Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:01:32 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436176 @ Norm. Exactly. 2 years later my iMac still boots within 30 seconds. Honestly, there is no comparison. Pay now or pay later - with a LOT of frustration. Very truly yours, Conrad P. Hernandez, Esq. @ Norm. Exactly. 2 years later my iMac still boots within 30 seconds. Honestly, there is no comparison. Pay now or pay later – with a LOT of frustration.

Very truly yours,

Conrad P. Hernandez, Esq.

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]]> By: Norm http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436144 Norm Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:02:08 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436144 Hey, she is just like my buddy who got a 17" Dell for about 2/3rd the cost of a 17" Macbook Pro. Too bad it's now running at about 1/3rd the speed it was when he bought it, and his favorite keys are "CTRL-S" to save just before it freezes..buy yes, it did initially cost him less. Your right on the money there! Hey, she is just like my buddy who got a 17″ Dell for about 2/3rd the cost of a 17″ Macbook Pro. Too bad it’s now running at about 1/3rd the speed it was when he bought it, and his favorite keys are “CTRL-S” to save just before it freezes..buy yes, it did initially cost him less. Your right on the money there!

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]]> By: Theo http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436131 Theo Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:37:07 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436131 Think who ever approved this advert on creativity should get fired, fire their ad agency for a lame brainstorm and should have their macs taken away from them, we all know agencies prefer macs so this bad commercial musta been made on one. Mayb the next ad microsoft will compare the prices of their operating system and office to others. Think who ever approved this advert on creativity should get fired, fire their ad agency for a lame brainstorm and should have their macs taken away from them, we all know agencies prefer macs so this bad commercial musta been made on one. Mayb the next ad microsoft will compare the prices of their operating system and office to others.

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]]> By: backbeat http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436128 backbeat Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:29:51 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436128 Just wait until 'Lauren' realizes the hard way that what she got is Vista 64-bit. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9166635&st=hp+dv7&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218041148373 Just wait until ‘Lauren’ realizes the hard way that what she got is Vista 64-bit.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9166635&st=hp+dv7&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218041148373

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]]> By: uncle bernie http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436125 uncle bernie Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:24:38 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436125 anybody stupid enough to buy windows deserves it. anybody stupid enough to buy windows deserves it.

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]]> By: uncle bernie http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436122 uncle bernie Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:22:32 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436122 yeah, that's me: bitter and angry-over microsoft shit. yeah, that’s me: bitter and angry-over microsoft shit.

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]]> By: Theo http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436115 Theo Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:13:52 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436115 Also has product advertising resorted to them giving money to buy their product? I'm sure if apple paid for the notebook she woulda gone for the mac. Personally I would have bought a Dell or Sony, get rid of vista and install xp. Also has product advertising resorted to them giving money to buy their product? I’m sure if apple paid for the notebook she woulda gone for the mac. Personally I would have bought a Dell or Sony, get rid of vista and install xp.

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]]> By: Theo http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436110 Theo Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:04:02 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436110 This might aswell have been a Hp advert. Only reason she got microsoft is cause they run a monopoly in preinstalled OS. Not like she has an option of OSX or Linux. Then again she get a home edition installation and will cost a small fortune should she wana upgrade to one of the other 4 versions of vista, just to find out that windows 7 is on it's way and need to pay for another upgrade. In the end this ad is still a hardware ad. Since she couldn't afford a mac she prolly can't afford a Sony either. This might aswell have been a Hp advert. Only reason she got microsoft is cause they run a monopoly in preinstalled OS. Not like she has an option of OSX or Linux. Then again she get a home edition installation and will cost a small fortune should she wana upgrade to one of the other 4 versions of vista, just to find out that windows 7 is on it’s way and need to pay for another upgrade. In the end this ad is still a hardware ad. Since she couldn’t afford a mac she prolly can’t afford a Sony either.

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]]> By: Champ85 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436099 Champ85 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:32:12 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436099 "Random Consumer" my ass. This girl is a paid and scripted actress. Not to mention a soulless ginger who is correct in her statement that she's not cool enough to be a mac person. Call me a "Fanboy" if you want, but I am so glad I spent the money on a Mac. I like products that work as designed. I was a die hard windows fan for years, until I realized that there was an OS that WORKED.... “Random Consumer” my ass. This girl is a paid and scripted actress. Not to mention a soulless ginger who is correct in her statement that she’s not cool enough to be a mac person. Call me a “Fanboy” if you want, but I am so glad I spent the money on a Mac. I like products that work as designed. I was a die hard windows fan for years, until I realized that there was an OS that WORKED….

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]]> By: TooCool http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-436098 TooCool Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:30:30 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-436098 The new ad misses its target. It takes aim at Apple as a hardware manufacturer but hits HP and other MS partners. Anyone who has shopped knows Apple hardware is expensive. One might expect MS to target the OS rather than the hardware or the expense. Lessons I take from the ad: (1) The Apple Store is the first place to go when you want to buy a computer. (2) If you can afford them, Apple is clearly the way to go. (3) If you have money for a premium computer, (whether Apple, Vaio, Adamo, or the like) you are cool. (4) If you have to buy HP you aren’t cool. (5) PC brands are all the same, the only criteria to consider is which is the cheapest. The new ad misses its target. It takes aim at Apple as a hardware manufacturer but hits HP and other MS partners. Anyone who has shopped knows Apple hardware is expensive. One might expect MS to target the OS rather than the hardware or the expense.

Lessons I take from the ad: (1) The Apple Store is the first place to go when you want to buy a computer. (2) If you can afford them, Apple is clearly the way to go. (3) If you have money for a premium computer, (whether Apple, Vaio, Adamo, or the like) you are cool. (4) If you have to buy HP you aren’t cool. (5) PC brands are all the same, the only criteria to consider is which is the cheapest.

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]]> By: Theo http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-435899 Theo Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:03:20 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-435899 Funny how they slate apple hardware in a microsoft ad. Last time I checked only hardware microsofts made was an xbox. Atleast apple is innovative enough to make decent looking products and a proper os, not to mention the iLife suite, QuickTime and iTunes. What does vista have to offer in the form of bundle software. Oh and my mac run microsoft too, shud I really b desperate enough to do so. I gladly pay the price for a well thoughout overall system. As for IT support, a mac just works. Sent from my iPhone. Funny how they slate apple hardware in a microsoft ad. Last time I checked only hardware microsofts made was an xbox. Atleast apple is innovative enough to make decent looking products and a proper os, not to mention the iLife suite, QuickTime and iTunes. What does vista have to offer in the form of bundle software. Oh and my mac run microsoft too, shud I really b desperate enough to do so. I gladly pay the price for a well thoughout overall system. As for IT support, a mac just works. Sent from my iPhone.

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]]> By: Marcus http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-435897 Marcus Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:00:27 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-435897 What the crap are you Mac fanboys doing to your PC's that REQUIRE reloading the OS? I have a Windows XP install and a disk partition that once held Windows Vista but now holds Windows 7 7048. I never HAD to reinstall but I just wanted to try the beta and I'm loving it. MacOS better watch out. Windows 7 is the TRUTH. Anyways, yeah, what exactly are you guys doing that get syou all these mysterious viruses that you assume everyone that uses Windows has as well? I have yet to have my system crash on me and I have yet to get a virus that isn't stopped by either McAfee (that I got from Comcast) or AVG (my Vista/Win 7 install uses only open-source software aside from the OS...just because I felt like trying it). Please. Fill me in. What the crap are you Mac fanboys doing to your PC’s that REQUIRE reloading the OS? I have a Windows XP install and a disk partition that once held Windows Vista but now holds Windows 7 7048. I never HAD to reinstall but I just wanted to try the beta and I’m loving it. MacOS better watch out. Windows 7 is the TRUTH.

Anyways, yeah, what exactly are you guys doing that get syou all these mysterious viruses that you assume everyone that uses Windows has as well? I have yet to have my system crash on me and I have yet to get a virus that isn’t stopped by either McAfee (that I got from Comcast) or AVG (my Vista/Win 7 install uses only open-source software aside from the OS…just because I felt like trying it).

Please. Fill me in.

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]]> By: Conrad http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-435814 Conrad Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:21:19 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-435814 Oh. I forgot. Although "lauren" is a hottie, that thing she bought is UGLY. It's not gonna win any design awards, know what I mean. Mac computers are functional *and* beautiful. And reliable. PCs are just cheap. Very truly yours, Conrad P. Hernandez, Esq. Oh. I forgot. Although “lauren” is a hottie, that thing she bought is UGLY. It’s not gonna win any design awards, know what I mean.

Mac computers are functional *and* beautiful. And reliable. PCs are just cheap.

Very truly yours,

Conrad P. Hernandez, Esq.

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]]> By: Conrad http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-435808 Conrad Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:15:15 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-435808 Blah, blah, blah. BlackBerry rules. Mac rules. I'm old(er). I've hated all my PCs, desktop and lap - except - my first Dell Lattitude. That was a sweet machine. Every Dell, Sony Vaio, and Compaq I got sucked. Never, ever again PC. Never. Funny that hottie is so cost conscious, but she drives a VW instead of a Hyundai. Never PC again. Ever. Mac. Just. Works. Always. Very truly yours, Conrad P. Hernandez, Esq. Blah, blah, blah.

BlackBerry rules. Mac rules. I’m old(er). I’ve hated all my PCs, desktop and lap – except – my first Dell Lattitude. That was a sweet machine. Every Dell, Sony Vaio, and Compaq I got sucked. Never, ever again PC. Never.

Funny that hottie is so cost conscious, but she drives a VW instead of a Hyundai.

Never PC again. Ever.

Mac. Just. Works. Always.

Very truly yours,

Conrad P. Hernandez, Esq.

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]]> By: uncle bernie http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-8/#comment-435750 uncle bernie Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:51:36 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-435750 we don't need support, dufus-it doesn't crash. we don’t need support, dufus-it doesn’t crash.

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]]> By: uncle bernie http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/03/27/new-microsoft-ad-finally-hits-apple-where-it-hurts-customers-wallets/comment-page-7/#comment-435749 uncle bernie Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:49:51 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=21163#comment-435749 you get more for your money.....yeah, like every virus known to man. you get more for your money…..yeah, like every virus known to man.

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