+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted October 31, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted October 31, 2008 The Apple / Microsoft ad war keeps escalating -- while Apple continues to insist that John Hodgman is the human representation of all PCs, Microsoft is taking its populist approach to the streets. Very specific streets, actually -- it's placing "I'm a PC" recording booths outside of Apple stores, like the one pictured here in Birmingham, England. The booth is staffed with three 'Softies who'll try to sell you on the latest in Windows tech while making nyah-nyah faces at Apple store patrons, and guests are invited to make a short video explaining why they, too, are PCs. Not to be outdone, Apple has pledged to send Justin Long to your house to charmingly condescend to you about his various abilities while still pretending to be your best friend. Source: Engadget One has to admire Microsoft's subtle marketing strategy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Max Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Awesome ! Crude, but effective :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
afusion Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 This is awesome! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoy Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hahaha, that's just awesome! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagjohn Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 LOL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amodin Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Wow, isn't that a teabag to the forehead of Apple, lol. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey_snake Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Finally, recognition. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldiers33 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 haha lol. apple deserve that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7en.hu Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 :rofl: thats awesome! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane-UK Veteran Posted October 31, 2008 Veteran Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hehe... That looks REALLY like the Apple Store in the Bullring in Birmingham... my normal mecca for all things Apple as it's pretty close to where I live! :) Very specific streets, actually -- it's placing "I'm a PC" recording booths outside of Apple stores, like the one pictured here in Birmingham, England. The booth is staffed with three 'Softies who'll try to sell you on the latest in Windows tech while making nyah-nyah faces at Apple store patrons, and guests are invited to make a short video explaining why they, too, are PCs. Ahh - I'm right! It's a good place for that Microsoft booth - they get a hell of a lot of customers passing through there! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserk87 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 so they finally did something eh? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastage Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 About damn time MS, (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
afusion Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 This is what happens when vote against Proposition 8 woah what? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Genius. (If Apple did the same thing if Microsoft had its own stores I'd say the exact same thing, too.) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateB1 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 This is awesome. Go Microsoft! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
afusion Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Genius. (If Apple did the same thing if Microsoft had its own stores I'd say the exact same thing, too.) Which is ironic yet funny because Apple is the underdog in the PC market. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolby71 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 lolz Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Veteran Posted October 31, 2008 Veteran Share Posted October 31, 2008 Heh I live in Birmingham, I'm gonna check that one out tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Awesome ! Crude, but effective :p This is awesome! Hahaha, that's just awesome! :rofl: thats awesome! This is awesome. Go Microsoft! I'm getting the feeling that this isn't very awesome... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeroday Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Good (and brave) move by MS (Y). Finally going on the offensive. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Hahah that's mint lol. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted October 31, 2008 MVC Share Posted October 31, 2008 Good (and brave) move by MS (Y). Finally going on the offensive. I was just as surprised as well, definitely different to see them actually doing something. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aperture Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premgenius Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 LOL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockz Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Not that I like those lame mac commericals (funny for the first few times only)... but this is pretty childish of MS. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/#findComment-590054920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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