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So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 9:20:10

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V7NoRjI0H0

They should have stuck with Seinfeld... while it didn't make sense either, atleast it was somewhat funny. The only thing this commercial has going for it is the beautiful girl that is taking law in paris.

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 9:22:23

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MS sure likes to promote by paying celebrities

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 9:24:26

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This is a very smart move on Microsoft's part. Very smart. They basicly said..... "fack you Apple, we'll go along with you shiety adds".

I'm a PC, but only cause I really don't care what gets me to N4G.

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 9:26:43

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i wonder if the Apple sales going up is intimidating MS. i mean, they own like 90% of the computer market.

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 9:30:43

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I believe we will be seeing heavy advertising from MS in the coming months both for the 360 at $199.00, and "PC".

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 10:01:34

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So, they're all PCs. And...

Where's the part in the ad (ad is short for advertisement) that shows the product I'm supposed to buy. Oh, I get it. I'm supposed to buy into the whole PC lifestyle thing. Well, it didn't work. I still don't care. Hi, you're a PC and a stereotype. Then do something different.

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 10:10:43

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So, they're all PCs. And...

Where's the part in the ad (ad is short for advertisement) that shows the product I'm supposed to buy. Oh, I get it. I'm supposed to buy into the whole PC lifestyle thing. Well, it didn't work. I still don't care. Hi, you're a PC and a stereotype. Then do something different.

Where in the mac ads do they ever show the product?

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 10:11:48

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that ad was horrible.....
in a matter of fact i think that was the worst add i've ever seen

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 10:12:37

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atleast it was somewhat funny.

I must have missed that part.

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 10:13:52

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quote:

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ORIGINAL: GlossGreen

So, they're all PCs. And...

Where's the part in the ad (ad is short for advertisement) that shows the product I'm supposed to buy. Oh, I get it. I'm supposed to buy into the whole PC lifestyle thing. Well, it didn't work. I still don't care. Hi, you're a PC and a stereotype. Then do something different.

Where in the mac ads do they ever show the product?

That's my point. They're trying to selling the lifestyle, not a product. If you are not confident with your lifestyle a commercial isn't going to make you feel better. In my opinion, I think that is a waste.

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 10:23:05

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quote:

ORIGINAL: GlossGreen

quote:

ORIGINAL: B Man

quote:

ORIGINAL: GlossGreen

So, they're all PCs. And...

Where's the part in the ad (ad is short for advertisement) that shows the product I'm supposed to buy. Oh, I get it. I'm supposed to buy into the whole PC lifestyle thing. Well, it didn't work. I still don't care. Hi, you're a PC and a stereotype. Then do something different.

Where in the mac ads do they ever show the product?

That's my point. They're trying to selling the lifestyle, not a product. If you are not confident with your lifestyle a commercial isn't going to make you feel better. In my opinion, I think that is a waste.

Yet the mac ads are getting the job done for apple, why can't microsoft get it down?

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 10:28:21

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It was a good ad because it killed off the i'm a PC ads. This is important because if apple continues to release them then they will be targeting PC owners.

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RE: So this was Microsoft's backup plan for advertising? - Sep.-20th-2008 10:31:52

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quote:

ORIGINAL: B Man

quote:

ORIGINAL: GlossGreen

quote:

ORIGINAL: B Man

quote:

ORIGINAL: GlossGreen

So, they're all PCs. And...

Where's the part in the ad (ad is short for advertisement) that shows the product I'm supposed to buy. Oh, I get it. I'm supposed to buy into the whole PC lifestyle thing. Well, it didn't work. I still don't care. Hi, you're a PC and a stereotype. Then do something different.

Where in the mac ads do they ever show the product?

That's my point. They're trying to selling the lifestyle, not a product. If you are not confident with your lifestyle a commercial isn't going to make you feel better. In my opinion, I think that is a waste.

Yet the mac ads are getting the job done for apple, why can't microsoft get it down?

If Apple owners are that desperate for someone to say they are doing the right thing then I won't buy another Apple product just so I won't be associated with them. Apple is a bunch of money hungry Microsoft wannabes. Not that Microsoft is any better for stooping to their level.

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