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Apple responds to Microsoft ads: "a PC is no bargain"

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rbonner · 635 comments · 19 Years About 17 years ago

I think this response is very classy.

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fartheststar · 36 comments · 17 Years About 17 years ago

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Rather than running ads that seem clever at first but really aren't, the Windows guys ought to take the hint and just build better computers.

...and Microsoft needs to build a better, more stable OS.

Edit: Yes - Classy response.

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ireland · 17441 comments · 20 Years About 17 years ago

Microsoft makes an interesting statement in their ads, but I don't think they work, really. As I have been saying, people see these ads and most think: "oh yeah, I heard how cool those Apple's are, must check out the Apple Store." People know, in the end, usually you get what you pay for. These ads aren't clever enough.

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walshbj · 862 comments · 20 Years About 17 years ago

I read that story this morning - it said a lot of the things I'd been thinking about MS, HP, and the ads.

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hmurchison · 11862 comments · 25 Years About 17 years ago

What we need is a good ole fashioned street fight between Redmond and Cupertino.

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