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Microsoft’s history of copying the success of others, or at least trying to
Maybe the apocalypse is upon us, but I actually agree with something written by John Dvorak. Focusing on Microsoft’s planned entry into retail to challenge Apple, or at least mimic it’s success, Dvorak’s latest article lays out an exhaustive list of examples which illustrate Microsoft’s habit of latching onto and copying profitable ventures in an […]
Continue reading...Microsoft to copy Apple Store design, will include “Guru Bar”
Saturday, July 25, 2009
With Microsoft copying Apple lock and step, it’s like 1995 all over again. In the latest piece of un-innovation from Redmond, a leaked presentation from the consulting company Microsoft hired to help it design and layout its upcoming retail stores indicates that Ballmer and co. are looking to copy the layout and feel of Apple […]
Continue reading...Microsoft hires ex-Apple Retail VP as retail consultant
Monday, July 20, 2009
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Last week we reported that Microsoft was going to go back to its roots and when it announced that it would copy Apple and open up its own Microsoft branded retail stores and place them right next to Apple Stores. Now, it turns out that Microsoft is getting a little extra inside info about how […]
Continue reading...An Apple Remote vs. a Microsoft Remote
Thursday, July 16, 2009
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Pictured below – An Apple Remote and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote. Marco Ament writes of the obvious differences in design and function between the two: The Microsoft remote uses two AA batteries that need to be replaced about every 6 months. The Apple remote uses a single CR2032 that has never needed to […]
Continue reading...Analyst advises investors to sell Microsoft stock
Thursday, July 16, 2009
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Electronista reports: In a rare move, Argus Research analyst Jackson Turner today reversed his recommendations and urged investors to sell Microsoft stock. He cautions that the market has “shrugged off” real threats to its operating system business and that neither investors nor Microsoft have fully realized that the iPhone, as well as Google platforms like […]
Continue reading...Apple reportedly demanded Microsoft stop running its “Laptop Hunter” ads.. we call BS
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Supposedly, Apple Legal picked up the phone and gave their old friends at Redmond a call, and asked them to stop running its “Laptop Hunter” ads. Microsoft COO Kevin Turner had this to say during his keynote speech at the 2009 Worldwide Partner Conference. And so we’ve been running these PC value ads. Just giving […]
Continue reading...Shocking! Microsoft to copy Apple and open Microsoft retail stores next to Apple’s
Thursday, July 16, 2009
There’s an old joke about how Burger King decides where to open up a new restaurant – they look for a McDonalds and open up shop nearby. They might be in different industries, but it appears that Microsoft has taken a page out of Burger King’s playbook. In a keynote speech delivered yesterday at the […]
Continue reading...Microsoft strikes again with a new Laptop Hunters ad
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Microsoft is up to its old tricks again with a brand new Laptop Hunters ad. This time, Matt and Olivia are looking for a computer with a big screen for under $700. Hmm, I wonder what they’ll choose…
Continue reading...Microsoft creates “viral” webspots to hype up IE8
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
In an attempt to create a viral video campaign to make the upcoming IE 8 a browser people dont, oh I don’t know, actually run away from, Microsoft has enlisted the help of Superman himself, Dean Cain. The spots are alright, I guess. They kept me entertained for the most part, but given how unbelievably […]
Continue reading...Microsoft unveils Windows 7 pricing
Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Following the flop that was Vista, Microsoft’s next attempt at an OS, titled Windows 7, is scheduled to be released on October 22, 2009. And today, Microsoft announced what it’ll cost consumers to purchase the latest and greatest from Redmond. The pricing structure is somewhat straight forward by Microsoft standards, but we’re not sure if […]
Continue reading...Laptop Hunter parody focuses on a computer that’s really good for porn
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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This is by far, hands-down, the best parody of Microsoft’s Laptop Hunter commercials we’ve seen yet. In the video below, Jake is hunting for a laptop to enrich his porn viewing experience as much as possible. It’s an absolute must-watch!
Continue reading...Microsoft’s “Get the Facts” write-up on IE 8 isn’t very factual
Thursday, June 18, 2009
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In an effort to promote IE 8, Microsoft recently put up a “Get the Facts” page where it lays out a bunch of IE 8 “myths” and attempts to explain why they’re wrong. Only thing is, many of the so-called myths Microsoft cites are actually pretty dead-on. Geektechnica takes MSFT to task over here. It’s […]
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Monday, July 27, 2009
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