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Microsoft Signs Leases to Open Retail Stores in Arizona and California
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Will I be able to just stare at a Windows 7 box? I mean they don't make any actual computers per se. And whose computers do they use to show Windows? Dell? HP? Sony? I would think whomever doesn't get picked will be miffed.
I have also been dying to go to a store and see what Office is up to. Can I try it out? I'll bring an Excel 98 file and do some calculations.
I can already imagine what it will look like by day 3: half the computers showing blue screens or error messages that look like errors I encountered using DOS, some brown Zunes, 1 of the 2 Xbox 360s with red rings of death, and some "gurus" with wrinkly blue MFST polos trying hard to be cool about not being cool. Because after all, Apple is cool. So they'll be cool by playing it not cool. Right?!?!
I have also been dying to go to a store and see what Office is up to. Can I try it out? I'll bring an Excel 98 file and do some calculations.
I can already imagine what it will look like by day 3: half the computers showing blue screens or error messages that look like errors I encountered using DOS, some brown Zunes, 1 of the 2 Xbox 360s with red rings of death, and some "gurus" with wrinkly blue MFST polos trying hard to be cool about not being cool. Because after all, Apple is cool. So they'll be cool by playing it not cool. Right?!?!
Not sure about quality entertainment, but it's entertainment indeed. A lot of people posting in this thread are hilariously uninformed. Just need a few more peeps to throw out some "M$" and "MicroShaft" and it should be a typical MS-bashing Apple love fest in here as usual.
*grabs popcorn*
Just another example of Microsoft having more money than what they know to do with it.
As for the "MS ripping off Apple" comments... I recall the Gateway Computer stores. They were just as lame of a place to hang out as the Apple stores, but Gateway did it many years before. I believe Dell had stores as well.
As for the "MS ripping off Apple" comments... I recall the Gateway Computer stores. They were just as lame of a place to hang out as the Apple stores, but Gateway did it many years before. I believe Dell had stores as well.
If thats true, why did they cut 5,000 jobs in 2009? 2,500 of which were American workers.
"As we move forward, we will continue to closely monitor the impact of the economic downturn on the company and if necessary, take further actions on our cost structure including additional job eliminations." "While job eliminations are always difficult, we are taking these necessary actions in response to the global economic downturn." - Ballmer
I love Macs, have used them nearly exclusively since my first Performa 6200, then I had a Tangerine iBook, G4 iBook, Power Mac G5, MacBook Pro, MacBook Pro, and a new 17" Unibody MacBook Pro. Mac Owner since 7.5.
I have had tons of iPods and iPhones.
I have worked at Apple Retail as a Specialist, my last day is Friday.
I think this is hilarious, because quite frankly, being a Mac Specialist is one of the lousiest, most underpaying piece of **** jobs out there. I'd work for M$ just to spite Apple for how poorly they treat their employees AND GET AWAY WITH IT because most of them are too brainwashed to do anything about it.
EDIT, to the poster above me, I can't tell you how many kernel panics I've seen on demo models at the Apple store.
I have had tons of iPods and iPhones.
I have worked at Apple Retail as a Specialist, my last day is Friday.
I think this is hilarious, because quite frankly, being a Mac Specialist is one of the lousiest, most underpaying piece of **** jobs out there. I'd work for M$ just to spite Apple for how poorly they treat their employees AND GET AWAY WITH IT because most of them are too brainwashed to do anything about it.
EDIT, to the poster above me, I can't tell you how many kernel panics I've seen on demo models at the Apple store.
You're right, but that doesn't change the fact that I hate my job. I really work for Apple, and I have to go around every single time I work there telling people not to believe rumor sites like this one. It's actually pretty ironic.
Apparently you don't believe that Apple employees could ever possibly be on this website.
Sorry you hate your job. I don't really know how else to respond to something that's anecdotal.
I hope you find something better.
Go look up the word anecdotal.
Feel free to call me at that store and ask me why I hate it.
I'll be there today.
First thing: every time I read about horrible windows experiences I feel left out. The only BSODs I have now are my own fault for overclocking in the summer heat. Sometimes I wonder what people do to their PCs.
Second: The fanboyism is delicious. Most of the people commenting about Windows 7 make me think they didn't play with it for more than five minutes. There are more changes than a speed boost FYI. A quick example: You can unmount USB flash drives with two clicks from the system toolbar instead of the 4-5 that it used to be in Vista.
I have a preference for PCs mostly because of how expandable they are. Just a few days ago I needed an e-sata port. So what did I do? I went and bought an e-sata PCI card, installed it, and used it to transfer files from a hard drive. But it doesn't mean I would never use a Mac. They're nice machines, I'm just not willing to spend that much money on a laptop. Of course, if someone came up to me and just handed a 15'' MBP to me and ran away, I'd keep it (after making sure it wasn't stolen), do some bootcamp stuff to install a windows OS I need, and be off on my merry way.
TL;DR fanboyism is silly and you should feel bad.
Second: The fanboyism is delicious. Most of the people commenting about Windows 7 make me think they didn't play with it for more than five minutes. There are more changes than a speed boost FYI. A quick example: You can unmount USB flash drives with two clicks from the system toolbar instead of the 4-5 that it used to be in Vista.
I have a preference for PCs mostly because of how expandable they are. Just a few days ago I needed an e-sata port. So what did I do? I went and bought an e-sata PCI card, installed it, and used it to transfer files from a hard drive. But it doesn't mean I would never use a Mac. They're nice machines, I'm just not willing to spend that much money on a laptop. Of course, if someone came up to me and just handed a 15'' MBP to me and ran away, I'd keep it (after making sure it wasn't stolen), do some bootcamp stuff to install a windows OS I need, and be off on my merry way.
TL;DR fanboyism is silly and you should feel bad.
For every satisfied employee, there is one that hates his/her job. Even at places like Google. Thats life, everyone is unique and you cant please everyone. As soon as you leave, there are 50 people ready to take your spot.
And anecdotal means based on personal accounts, which your statement was.
You haven't had Windows issues? Lucky you. Look at the pic I posted of the BSOD at my gas station for god sakes. I work doing PC repairs for my college, so come spend a day at work with me and I will show you more Windows issues than you ever thought possible.
The market loves this one
The market clearly loves this one!
On the day M$ announce the location of their first two stores AND their deal with Yahoo, their stock price 'jumped' a full 19 cents!
I'm reminded of those famous scenes in Titanic:
ROSE
"Mr. Andrews, I did the sum in my head, and with the number of lifeboats times the capacity you mentioned... forgive me, but it seems that there are not enough for everyone aboard."
Scene 2010
CUT TO: THE DESOLATE WASTES OF A COMPANY FLOUNDERING IN A DIMINISHED MARKET
ROSE
"I won't let go. I promise."
The market clearly loves this one!
On the day M$ announce the location of their first two stores AND their deal with Yahoo, their stock price 'jumped' a full 19 cents!
I'm reminded of those famous scenes in Titanic:
ROSE
"Mr. Andrews, I did the sum in my head, and with the number of lifeboats times the capacity you mentioned... forgive me, but it seems that there are not enough for everyone aboard."
Scene 2010
CUT TO: THE DESOLATE WASTES OF A COMPANY FLOUNDERING IN A DIMINISHED MARKET
ROSE
"I won't let go. I promise."
Wow- The fan-boys are out in force today! Its both funny and sad.
Yes this is an obvious copy of an Apple concept, and we should be poking fun at MS and this lack of innovation, but to say that MS are panicking about Apple is ridiculous!
MS has a much greater income, much greater market share and even a much greater operating income per employee than Apple. Now I am not a fan of MS (I love my MacBook, so much better than my old Vista PC!) but lets be realistic people- MS is a hugely successful company that is not going away any time soon.
Yes this is an obvious copy of an Apple concept, and we should be poking fun at MS and this lack of innovation, but to say that MS are panicking about Apple is ridiculous!
MS has a much greater income, much greater market share and even a much greater operating income per employee than Apple. Now I am not a fan of MS (I love my MacBook, so much better than my old Vista PC!) but lets be realistic people- MS is a hugely successful company that is not going away any time soon.
The hardware that apple chooses to use in their machines, is pretty much available to everyone minus their cases. Also, it doesn't matter what windows in installed on hardware wise, because mircrosoft doesn't make said hardware, however they do care if windows is installed. I dont know how that has anything to do with microsoft's OS market share. Plus, there are folks that run mircosoft OS's on their mac, so windows gets paid there assuming it was a purchased copy.
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For its size and market share, Microsoft should be making a lot more money in comparison to Apple than they currently do.
I'm afraid to. I mean, I know Windows can be messed up far more easily than OS X (Click here for FREE virus scan!), but luckily I know what not to do. I haven't had Windows spontaneously combust on me, so to speak.
Apple doesn't appear to do two things that Microsoft seems to do. Sell things at a loss (mainly the 360, but there are probably others) and take monetary chances (things like Project Origami, Project Natal, etc). I think it has to do with MS mainly making their money from something that can only change but so often before people stop buying it (OS, Productivity Suite). But I could be wrong...
Unfortunately at the end of the day most of the corporate world will always rely on Windows for their software solutions even if Apple is upping their market share in home PC business.
So while I'm sure Microsoft should be worried the fact remains for the time being at least Windows is more universal. Especially in this economy, being more cost-effective becomes a higher priority than, say, the awesome user-friendly features on a Mac for IT professionals.
So while I'm sure Microsoft should be worried the fact remains for the time being at least Windows is more universal. Especially in this economy, being more cost-effective becomes a higher priority than, say, the awesome user-friendly features on a Mac for IT professionals.
anecdotal |ˌanikˈdōtl|
adjective
(of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research : while there was much anecdotal evidence there was little hard fact | these claims were purely anecdotal.
characterized by or fond of telling anecdotes : her book is anecdotal and chatty.
[ attrib. ] (of a painting) depicting small narrative incidents : nineteenth-century French anecdotal paintings.
Ok, I looked it up. Now what?
Why would I want to call you? You've already told us why you hate it and that you think everyone in there is "brainwashed."