se7en.hu Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 i don't think its necessarily an effective marketing technique, its just hilarious imo. seems MS are just playing games with them :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted November 1, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 1, 2008 Too funny :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen W Veteran Posted November 1, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 1, 2008 Woo! That's awesome... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watters Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 This is fail. That's the most retarded thing I've ever seen. I can see Apple snickering right now, here they have an iPhone display with one of the arguably best UIs on a mobile phone and Microsoft stick it's horrible ads outside. If I'm an unknowing customer, the Apple Store looks more appealing than the microsoft booth Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEVER85 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 This is fail. Your explanation is fail. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmatik Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I agree, how anyone can think this is effective is beyond me. You've got a permanent infrastructure in the Apple Store with a huge logo and in front is a booth. A freakin booth. It's like a homeless person setting up a tent in a rich neighborhood. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denholm Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Your explanation is fail. Got to agree. I read the post and thought so, wt* is he saying?! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tantawi Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Awesome, GO MS :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denholm Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 It's like a homeless person setting up a tent in a rich neighborhood. Microsoft's net worth is how much more than Apple? I don't think Microsoft can be seen as a pov setting up a tent. The booth looks effective and neat. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BilliShere Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm a PC, and I think Microsoft are being a bunch of crybaby pussies.... ...not. This is just effing awesome. I look forward to them rigging Toronto's three Apple Stores. :laugh: exactly...my....thoughts. but there is a problem... a lot of the apple stores in Toronto have entrances that face inside the shopping malls they're in. so its gonna be harder to find something to put the ads on. still though its a smart strategy... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis.A Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 BRILLIANT!!!! Agreed it's about damn time. I'm a PC and I can do more than a mac ;). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lare2 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 So clever indeed ... Oh and I'm a Pc and don't give a **** about Apple Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I do think that this is rather funny, but we will see if it proves to be anything more than good laugh. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted November 1, 2008 Supervisor Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm a person, and I think this is stupid. But Apple started it, and Microsoft is gonna finish it, because each one of those booths contains a homing beacon for the Microsoft Death Ray satellite. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELTETHISACCOUNT Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm a person, and I think this is stupid.But Apple started it, and Microsoft is gonna finish it, because each one of those booths contains a homing beacon for the Microsoft Death Ray satellite. And you call that stupid?! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590056938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL_ Veteran Posted November 1, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'm surprised nobody's pointed out the obvious fact that it's Microsoft's advertising agency running the campaign, and that thing is probably there for any ad. Just coincidence IMO. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590058468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted November 1, 2008 Global Moderator Share Posted November 1, 2008 hahaha, about time Microsoft does something to fight back (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590058482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean B. Veteran Posted November 1, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 1, 2008 ^ Agreed with Lyle and the rest. Things are just getting started :p. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590058518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Go Microsoft! Specially after the newer Mac Adverts (N) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590058550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted November 1, 2008 Veteran Share Posted November 1, 2008 exactly...my....thoughts. but there is a problem... a lot of the apple stores in Toronto have entrances that face inside the shopping malls they're in. so its gonna be harder to find something to put the ads on. still though its a smart strategy... Not really. The one in Eaton Centre has a leather seat in front of the Apple Store, so they may have space problems there. The one in Sherway Gardens has lots of space in front. Same goes for the Yorkville store. In the OP's picture it appears the booths are inside a mall. I wonder if they'll allow a person to film themselves saying "I'm a PC, and I'm mooning my ass at the smuggest bastards on earth." Assuming the booth's rear wall faces the Apple Store. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590058602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 ROFL go MS ! im personally sick to eh apple adds Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590058632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dc'1 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 This actually made me laugh LOL! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590068468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulCabby Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 haha. they're surely taking the **** :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590068512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Reid Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The subtlety with the microsoft ads is what makes it many times more humours then the apple ads, not to mention much more mature. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/690432-microsoft-placing-im-a-pc-booths-outside-apple-stores/page/3/#findComment-590068676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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