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Posted 10/20/2008 at 7:58:00pm | by
Florence Ion
Apple has finally responded to Microsoft’s $300 million image makeover campaign with two new ads tackling the “V” word, and Microsoft’s interesting marketing strategies (Churros with Seinfeld, anyone?).
The ads target Microsoft’s apparent hesitation to refer to Windows Vista by its full name because of its issues. “Not saying the word Vista is not the same as fixing Vista’s problems,” preaches Justin Long.
Both commercials poke fun at Microsoft’s attempt to redefine itself in this cruel world of Mac vs. PC. Truth is, there are so many negative impressions of Vista that not even $300 million could turn back time.
Check out the ads below:
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ROTFL
Submitted by jayjoneslive2005 on Mon, 2008-10-20 22:14
The "V" word commercial is a HILARIOUS AD... Microsoft fails... Apple WINS...
Give Microsoft a Break
Submitted by natelong0893 on Tue, 2008-10-21 16:32
I enjoy the Mac/PC ads, but these are going a bit overboard. It's turning into all out bashing. Why does Apple have to do this?? Is John McCain running their advertising division :-) ????Don't get me wrong, the ads are funny, and I love my MacBook, and Vista does little, if anything for me. But I think the Apple loses some of it's dignity when they run these really negative ads.
Microsoft Started It
Submitted by RyudoWolf on Fri, 2008-10-31 06:48
I disagree Nate. Becouse it was Microsoft who sent out the attack against apple with its "Im a PC" commercials. Apple is only retaliating
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