Samsung Launches New 'Screen Envy' Anti-iPhone Ad

[Vegasman]

Is Samsung an Apple fan? I mean, they copy everything Apple does, it doesn't matter if it's logical or not and then they bash them like there is nobody but Apple on mobile industry.

Speaking of logical, it will be interesting when Samsung comes out with an add mocking the "4 inch is the perfect size ad."

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And that's why it's a stupid campaign. Why wouldn't you want to target the entire user base?

Nope.

 

[Taz Mangus]

There will be no need for Scruff to post an I told you so. That type of behavior is beneath a man of his character and stature.

Me on the other hand? I have no moral rudder. I crave the self righteous indignation afforded to me by pointing out that Scruff was (will be) right and everyone else will be wrong. Am I riding his coattails? So. I will be the first person to post that he told us so. And I will become Kardashian famous without having to sleep with Ray J.

p.s. Everyone already knows Hot Pockets are already the greatest thing since sliced bread.

/secretly wonders how many smiley faces will be needed to prove this is a joke.... ...

I would suggest throwing in quite a few

 

[Jgltno]

i think that shamesung just needs to give up.

"it's everything you've been waiting for"

oh, they mean the iphone 6? Why would i want the s5, anyway?

1) larger screen: I am fine with the iphone 5/5c/5s screen size
2) heart rate monitor: There is an iphone app for that, i believe
3) fingerprint scanner: It's all about how it is implemented; the iphone 5s got it right, not shamesung
4) "modern glam design" (that is how they describe it in the intro video): I can put an extra large band-aid on my iphone if i want a tacky look and feel
5) s-crapware: There is no ios alternative! (except for newstand)
6) android 4.4 kitkat or whatever the tacky name is: I'll take my chances with ios and it's backdoor(s)

+2

 

[Trapezoid]

There will be no need for Scruff to post an I told you so. That type of behavior is beneath a man of his character and stature.

Me on the other hand? I have no moral rudder. I crave the self righteous indignation afforded to me by pointing out that Scruff was (will be) right and everyone else will be wrong. Am I riding his coattails? So. I will be the first person to post that he told us so. And I will become Kardashian famous without having to sleep with Ray J.

p.s. Everyone already knows Hot Pockets are already the greatest thing since sliced bread.

/secretly wonders how many smiley faces will be needed to prove this is a joke.... ...

I guess the real question is why it matters that different ppl have different opinions? I know you guys aren't implying that it's the same ppl posting differing opinions before and after. So why does it matter if the people who like the big screen start posting so after Apple releases one?

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Nope.

Nope what? It wasn't a yes no question

 

[Vegasman]

And it looks like their strategy is not working from the latest Samsung earnings report. Samsung will probably step up this type of ad even further as the iPhone 6 launch gets closer.

I disagree. Their strategy is working.

 

[Trapezoid]

I disagree. Their strategy is working.

How is their strategy working?? They're at a two yr low...does not compute

 

[MH01]

It's funny no one likes these ads. I think they're not that different from the Mac vs. PC ads..

Spot on. Ads designed to take cheap shots at the opposition. Samsung is doing to apple , what apple did to PCs.

I doubt that under Cook apple will ever go back to the I'm a PC , I'm a mac ads. Seems that all sense of humour has left.....

 

[Taz Mangus]

I guess the real question is why it matters that different ppl have different opinions? I know you guys aren't implying that it's the same ppl posting differing opinions before and after. So why does it matter if the people who like the big screen start posting so after Apple releases one?

They were joking.

 

[AppleScruff1]

There will be no need for Scruff to post an I told you so. That type of behavior is beneath a man of his character and stature.

Me on the other hand? I have no moral rudder. I crave the self righteous indignation afforded to me by pointing out that Scruff was (will be) right and everyone else will be wrong. Am I riding his coattails? So. I will be the first person to post that he told us so. And I will become Kardashian famous without having to sleep with Ray J.

p.s. Everyone already knows Hot Pockets are already the greatest thing since sliced bread.

/secretly wonders how many smiley faces will be needed to prove this is a joke.... ...

You're not serious? My head was getting so big, I wouldn't be able to walk thru the door. I need a more loyal following.

So why does it matter if the people who like the big screen start posting so after Apple releases one?

Because it just does.

 

[Vegasman]

How is their strategy working?? They're at a two yr low...does not compute

What is at a two year low? Their market share?

 

[Sotehpr]

Samsung is just pathetic... They make me vomit!

 

[Akuratyde]

Apple hasn't made a statement one way or the other regarding discontinuing the 4" model. The fact is Apple hasn't made a statement regarding any phone, larger or otherwise. So hold on to that wish until they the 4" is non grata.

Yes, I do believe they are going to make a larger phone. But me believing so doesn't make it a fact.

True, but the leaked designs for the 5 and 5S ended up being spot on, so I think in this case we can safely assume the rumors are accurate.

 

[Trapezoid]

What is at a two year low? Their market share?

Their profits....third qtr in a row with declining profits...How is their strategy working???

 

[cwwilson]

There's no doubt the S5 screen is better than the 5S one, a big reason I traded up for it. Web browsing is great and watching tv shows that are formatted for the 1080p resolution is a joy as well.

Let's be honest, in 2014 a 4" phone doesn't cut it anymore and while I enjoyed my 5S is really was a step behind the competition so when I had an opportunity to jump ship I bailed. Apple has realized this finally and are putting out a 4.7 and possibly a 5.5" phone. This is right step to take and I'll be following that closely and see if it's worth switching back....though the S5 is a really good phone.

 

[69Mustang]

I would suggest throwing in quite a few

Mattilda, sweet mother of Jeebus. Taz, I hate to say it but you told me so. I did need everyone of those and maybe a few more if I use Trap's comment as evidence that someone would take my comment seriously. I bow to your omniscience.

I guess the real question is why it matters that different ppl have different opinions? I know you guys aren't implying that it's the same ppl posting differing opinions before and after. So why does it matter if the people who like the big screen start posting so after Apple releases one

 

[Vegasman]

Samsung is just pathetic... They make me vomit!

Vomit? That seems a little extreme. Why is it affecting you so personally?

 

[MH01]

The difference is that when Apple ran the Mac vs. PC ads, the PC deserved all of it. The ads cut right to the core of everything that was wrong with PC. And the PC audience was fed up with their PC's. The Samsung ads are trying to do the same thing, but instead they are doing it to an established, successful, and fantastic product. And Apple customers are very satisfied and happy according to survey after survey.

So while the Mac vs. PC ads got people to lose their fear of trying something different, Samsung ads come off as coming from a scared competitor willing to stretch the truth to prove a point that is not really there.

Samsung has not learned that rule number one in advertising is there has to be a basic ring of truth to what you are saying or you better find another way to say it.

And yet somehow the PCs survived the outrage of their user base.

Both of these are cheap shot advertising campaigns , get off your high horse that one brand is so superior to the rest of the industry. The whole basis of the mac v PC ads was superiority , apple was pointing out how it was superior.

 

[Vegasman]

Their profits....third qtr in a row with declining profits...How is their strategy working???

Market share. That's what they are going after.

 

[AppleScruff1]

All joking aside, a good advertisement may arouse my curiosity and lead me to check out a new or upgraded product, but I highly doubt I'd sell my Lamborghini because Ferrari made fun of them. An ad isn't going to make anyone run and switch immediately. What it might do is get people to check out your products and hopefully you get some sales.

 

[Four oF NINE]

Am I the only person left in the world that doesn't want a bigger screen? I think the size of the iPhone 5 is perfect.

No, I don't want one either...

I have a 4s and do not want a bigger screen...

I'm happy with the 5 as well. I actually still don't mind the size of the 4.

I'm perfectly happy with my 4s screen size. These giant phones make people look like they're holding TI-85s up to their heads. But, to each their own.

I don't want a bigger screen. Heck, I don't even like the iPhone 5 size, and am happy with my 4.

I wouldn't mind if the iPhone 4's bezel was all screen instead, but size wise, the pre-iPhone 5 phones are the ones I find most comfortable of all.

While I can certainly appreciate a larger screen due to my poor eyes, I am totally happy with the 5s form factor. Here is hoping that the actual iPhone6 isn't to big.

I concur with most of the comments above; My iPhone 4S, my 5C and 5S are all great phones, and I'm not feeling the need for bigger, there's always the iPad Mini and iPad Classic for that.

 

[iBRY83]

All I can do is shake my head at the commercials that Samsung makes. Once again, they essentially are insulting potential customers. Every time Samsung makes one of these stupid ads I find myself drifting further and further from considering any of their products including TVs.

 

[Taz Mangus]

Mattilda, sweet mother of Jeebus. Taz, I hate to say it but you told me so. I did need everyone of those and maybe a few more if I use Trap's comment as evidence that someone would take my comment seriously. I bow to your omniscience.

I see what you did there. Bowing not necessary but I do take donations

 

[Trapezoid]

Market share. That's what they are going after.

So Samsung is only in it for market share even if their company collapses?

 

[QCassidy352]

Notice that they have not made an ad called "OS envy."

 

[AppleScruff1]

I concur with most of the comments above; My iPhone 4S, my 5C and 5S are all great phones, and I'm not feeling the need for bigger, there's always the iPad Mini and iPad Classic for that.

That makes 8 of you. The other 150 million people want a bigger screen.