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Microsoft Targeting Apple Stores With New Retail Store Concept
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Yes, I did read the rest of the article. While the video screens wrapping around the entire store seem really cool, the entire store seems HEAVILY apple-inspired. I saw a picture with the entrance to the store and it looks nearly identical (mind you, it had the Microsoft logo where the Apple logo normally goes).
Even if you're arguing that, Apple wasn't exactly a pioneer in the area of in-store product support.
Correct, but did Microsoft need to copy the Genius Bar that well? A table, stools, laptops all around, and then the name. I think it's a little too far. I don't care that Microsoft's making their own store; I just wish they'd be a little more creative.
Good to see Apple getting some competition. Though to be fair I don't really see how Microsoft can really do this consider they only make software and their software runs on so many different computers from so many different manufacturers (Unlike Apple and their limited product line).
Reminds me of those Gateway Stores. I'm wondering if they plan on selling Dell, Sony, HP, Compaq, and Asus?
They don't plan on selling anything, I believe they intend on "showcasing" products.
Why would any hardcare Mac fan care AT ALL. After all, if OSX is so cut and dry, out and out, the best OS, and Macs are, cut and dry, out and out, the best machines - then all Microsoft are doing is bringing people to the front door of Apple stores.
Need I remind you lot again - Apple did not come up with the idea of a shop. Indeed they lifted much of what an Apple store is from Sony.
Why does ANY Mac person care about this at all? Seriously?
Need I remind you lot again - Apple did not come up with the idea of a shop. Indeed they lifted much of what an Apple store is from Sony.
Why does ANY Mac person care about this at all? Seriously?
Everyone needs a good laugh and Apple people are crazy protective (somewhat like Apple itself) about things that have been deemed Apple. Apple did however take the idea of high-end retail stores a little bit further, that is something uniquely them.
Let me guess, half-way through explaining something to you (just at the vital point) the so-called "gurus" will fall over alseep, or walk off to stand in a corner for 15 minutes, or suddenly come down with a sneezing fit, or keep asking "are you sure you want to do that" ... 
Windoze has the message when you shut it down that says:
Windoze has the message when you shut it down that says:
It is now safe to turn off your computer.
Of course, the flip side of that is: It is not safe to turn on your computer.
OS/2 and BeOS were superior, viable alternatives. For a little historical insight, read the informative article "He Who Controls the Bootloader" by Scot Hacker. In this article, Hacker states that the reason for Microsoft's monopoly are coercive contracts with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). OEMs get much lower prices on Windows, but are required to play by Microsoft's rules. One of these rules: Don't install any OS besides Windows on your machines.
So in essence the OEMs are to blame. For not wanting to hurt their bottom line and standing up to Microsoft by installing other OSs. But isn't that what free market and capitalism is all about? (the bottom line)
I thought it was clear that MS is just trying to Piss Apple off...
I wouldn't put it past Ballmer to spend a couple of million just for fun.
What a Dumb A$$...
What other reason would they have to locate them next to Apple stores?
I wouldn't put it past Ballmer to spend a couple of million just for fun.
What a Dumb A$$...
What other reason would they have to locate them next to Apple stores?
