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Homeless Spoof of Microsoft’s Laptop Hunter Ads
“I’m poor, but I’m not retarded. Alright, these computers suck” Check out this funny spoof of Microsoft’s “Laptop Hunter” commercials by LandlineTV:
Continue reading...Microsoft’s sponsored “Apple Tax” paper by Roger Kay is a joke
Sunday, April 12, 2009
There are certain benefits inherent in running a blog completely independent of any corporate sponsorship/involvement, chief among them the freedom to call things the way you see them, without the fear of any repercussions from “The Man”. This freedom sure comes in handy in light of a recent “study” sponsored by Microsoft which attempts to […]
Continue reading...Microsoft releases third “Laptop Hunter” ad – includes another swipe at Apple
Friday, April 10, 2009
Microsoft yesterday unveiled the third installment in its series of “Laptop Hunter” advertisements. As in previous clips, there’s a potshot against Apple included. Take a look below and let us know what ya think in the comments. Related: If Microsoft made a Candy Commerical (video spoof)
Continue reading...Why MLB.Com dumped Silverlight and returned to Flash
Thursday, April 9, 2009
After a series of glitches and complaints from MLB subscribers, MLB.com announced a while back that it would stop using Microsoft’s Silverlight to stream baseball games to users. Now, more details are emerging which help explain some of the factors that led to that decision. Baseball never detailed the reasons for dropping Silverlight but sources […]
Continue reading...If Microsoft made a Candy Commercial (Parody Video)
Monday, April 6, 2009
In Microsoft’s most recent “Laptop Hunter” commercial, a guy is looking for a laptop and 2 of his top requirements include “portability” and “battery life”. In the end, he gets an HP that happens to be extremely heavy, with a battery life that’s nothing to write home about. In the process, he dismisses purchasing a […]
Continue reading...New Microsoft ad takes another shot at Apple
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Microsoft recently released another ad in its “Laptop Hunter” series where they follow individuals looking for a computer with certain specifications. If they can find it for under a certain price, Microsoft foots the bill. Wow, I wonder if Sony has a similar deal for their LCD TV’s? In Microsoft’s latest ad, we meet Giampaolo, a […]
Continue reading...Microsoft looks to work with handset manufacturers to encourage more iPhone-like features
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
As Microsoft preps for its new Windows Mobile app store, Microsoft’s mobile guru Andy Lees had some interesting things to say regarding Microsoft’s desire to work with handset makers to encourage more iPhone-like features. The Detroit News reports: “Apple took a bet on expensive hardware and designed the software around the hardware,” Lees said. […]
Continue reading...In case you’re interested, Microsoft Laura’s acting Resume
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Microsoft’s latest commercial has probably been generating a lot more scrutiny over the use of an “actress” than necessary. But we’ll jump on the bandwagon anyways and drop this gem on ya – in case any of you are curious, check out Lauren De Long’s acting Resume below, complete with headshots. Also, her IMDB page […]
Continue reading...Windows Marketplace Ad is a snoozer
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Microsoft’s new promotional video for the upcoming Windows Marketplace reeks of overproduced, boardroom inspired, convention style advertising. Here are some of the more humorous tidbits from the video: “Browse through a myriad of options, and check their ratings with a 5 star system” – Wow, a 5 star system?! “Purchase the application and it downloads […]
Continue reading...Why Microsoft doesn’t get it
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
In light of Microsoft’s recent commercial where it touts relatively cheaper PC’s as an alternative to Apple, the following quote seems especially on point: “Microsoft just doesn’t get it, because Microsoft has never sold personal computers. From its perspective, computer hardware is interchangeable and just a platform for moving copies of Windows. Microsoft sees every […]
Continue reading...Microsoft’s latest commercial misses the point
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Microsoft’s latest commercial has been getting a lot of buzz over the past few days, but lost in the discussion is whether or not the ad is even effective in the first place. I, for one, thought the ad was pretty entertaining, but feel that it ultimately failed to adequately address the actual reasons people […]
Continue reading...Apple is all up in Microsoft’s head as Microsoft takes jab at Apple pricing in new commercial
Friday, March 27, 2009
In Microsoft’s latest commercial, a girl goes looking for a 17inch laptop priced under $1000. If she can find one that meets her criteria, Microsoft foots the bill. At one point in the commercial, the girl goes into an Apple Store only to come out and say that the only sub-$1000 laptop for sale had […]
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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