I think it just really shows the whole market leader/market follower dynamic. Negative ads against competitors, or comparison ads, are only done by market followers, trying to chisel off a piece of the market leader's share. Market leaders should never mention the competition.
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Microsoft Posts Anti-Apple Windows Phone Videos of Questionable Taste [Update: Removed]
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I think it just really shows the whole market leader/market follower dynamic. Negative ads against competitors, or comparison ads, are only done by market followers, trying to chisel off a piece of the market leader's share. Market leaders should never mention the competition.
I got one or two "I guess that's funny" chuckles between all the videos combined.
Regardless of the possible tasteless portrayal of Jobs, these are just simply pathetic and not humorous for the most part. All of that on top of not giving you a single reason to "switch".
Regardless of the possible tasteless portrayal of Jobs, these are just simply pathetic and not humorous for the most part. All of that on top of not giving you a single reason to "switch".
About the 5c: at one point in the ad they say "Will they tell people it's plastic? No." Then like 15 seconds later they talk about how Apple will tell people about the plastic. What? Also, Apple specifically says its "unapologetically plastic."
Just.. dumb.
Just.. dumb.
Um, when's the last time Apple ran one of those Mac vs PC ads? 2008 or 2009? Also when did Apple ever claim colored phones were "innovative"?
A certain Steve Jobs quote comes to mind...
"The only problem with Microsoft is they just have no taste. They have absolutely no taste."
"The only problem with Microsoft is they just have no taste. They have absolutely no taste."
I don't have so much of an issue with the dialogue of the video, as I do think Apple has strained to remain innovative lately, but I agree with MR in thinking the placement of guy with his back to the camera in this video is done in extremely poor taste.
I think it's obviously meant to be Steve, from the hair coloring to Steve's signature black t-shirt (I've never seen Tim in a black t-shirt). And maybe I'm the only one seeing this as it hasn't been pointed out yet, but I even find the actor to be slightly emaciated, as Steve was shown to be in his later PR events. If this actor was cast with that intention then that is despicable, and I find it very unlikely that it was just a coincidence.
I think it's obviously meant to be Steve, from the hair coloring to Steve's signature black t-shirt (I've never seen Tim in a black t-shirt). And maybe I'm the only one seeing this as it hasn't been pointed out yet, but I even find the actor to be slightly emaciated, as Steve was shown to be in his later PR events. If this actor was cast with that intention then that is despicable, and I find it very unlikely that it was just a coincidence.
Like Apple products, but don't think they're always right. For instance, i think the pricing of the 5c is at least 100$ above what it should be.
This said, what Microsoft has done is beyond pathetic. So much i can't believe this is coming from a company as big as that.
Someone, somewhere must have realized that portraying an universal recognized and respected icon like Jobs, who is dead, as an idiot, is not the smartest of the moves.
Someone should be fired over this.
This said, what Microsoft has done is beyond pathetic. So much i can't believe this is coming from a company as big as that.
Someone, somewhere must have realized that portraying an universal recognized and respected icon like Jobs, who is dead, as an idiot, is not the smartest of the moves.
Someone should be fired over this.
What?
So i must defend only people I personaly know? Whats wrong with you?
Its look like Steve too much to be a coincidence.
You see what metaphor? Its called lack of respect, and Apple have never made fun with any person in their ads.
Of course, our Microsoft apologist and first-rate nutjob Thurrott loves it -
http://winsupersite.com/mobile-devi...ws-phone-video-takes-lapsed-iphone-innovation
Just out of curiosity - does anyone know if he really is mentally retarded?
http://winsupersite.com/mobile-devi...ws-phone-video-takes-lapsed-iphone-innovation
Just out of curiosity - does anyone know if he really is mentally retarded?
"Innovative" means making a phablet like everyone else. /sarc
I'd say the A7, M7, fingerprint sensor, and camera upgrades are pretty aggressive for a mid-cycle update, which is what the "S" series phones are. It's funny how a lot of folks don't like being on the "S" cycle, but I actually prefer it - I get some of the big features later than others, but by the time I get them, I also get something with next-gen internals to go with them.
Quite possibly the best commercial Microsoft has ever made
Good Stuff... Better than those stupid Surface commercials with those kids dancing and twirling their tablets
Good Stuff... Better than those stupid Surface commercials with those kids dancing and twirling their tablets
And exactly why should flop? Tell me what more have other phones out there except from a bigger screen which personally I am not attracted to? Nothing! So yes, I may not line up but I will definitely buy the iPhone 5S.
Among other things
iOS 7
Mavericks
Mac Pro
Two new iPhones
Several content deals for the Apple TV
New AirPort Extreme
Scored a huge iPad us deal with the second biggest public school district in the US
Etc
Very likely as yet announced
New laptops,
New desktops
New displays
New Apple TV
New iWork, iLife
New iPads
Even more content
What has Microsoft done?
Seems like only taken a loss on no sales with their Surface and 'retired' their CEO
Those are funny as hell, but I'm not sure that they work well as a means of advertising. If they were to be available only in streaming mode on YouTube, that might be best.
The changing shirt colors was a very funny touch, brilliant even, given how it subtly reinforced the theme.
The changing shirt colors was a very funny touch, brilliant even, given how it subtly reinforced the theme.
Taking the low road with one attack ad after another just makes a company or individual look outclassed and desperate. MS used to take the high road with their advertising and this just makes them look washed up.
Because the actor looks like Steve with the balding head rather than salt and pepper Tim
Innovate (according to the dictionary): make changes in something established, esp. by introducing new methods, ideas, or products
New iPhone has a fingerprint sensor. The Atrix had it, but it was nowhere nearly as popular as this. This may make passwords irrelevant in the future, as people will be forced to come up with something better. Kind of likewhat people are doing with Siri.
iOS 7: Fits nicely with the definition. As well as a (polarising) aesthetic makeover, it has a boatload of new APIs and features.
Improved camera: There have been huge strides with the underlying software and the ISP in the 5s, as well as the improved sensor/optics. Apple just don't market them as aggressively.
M7 chip: Has a lot of nice stuff apple didn't make a lot of noise about. Has a lot of the contextual computing of the Moto X, but apple didn't make as much noise about it as they did.
Moreover you still regard them as "not bad" phones. So why the hell do you insult them by calling them "iSheep"? If people should only purchase devices that only conform to your definition of "innovate", then every single person buying a phone in these past few years should also be insulted in a similar manner.
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