Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads

**VenomXt** · December 14th, 2006

Nice, hehe

Like you, we've seen a number of spoofs of the "I'm a Mac, and I'm a PC" ads. But most of them just make fun of the whole concept, rather than take on Apple, or a particular Apple product, directly. Well, Microsoft's just produced yet another rather clever parody pitting a Zune-toting PC with an iPod-carrying Mac, and apparently screened the ad at a recent company meeting. The sticking point is how "difficult" it is to get music onto the iPod versus how "simple" it is on the Zune. Not that we think the iPod is a paragon of usability, but we can't not bring up the fact that we'd love to see Microsoft live up to its claim and really make getting music as easy as pushing a single button. Anyway, you can catch the video on the next page.

http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/13/m...-im-a-mac-ads/

**SPeedY_B** · December 14th, 2006

Yawn? Yawn!

**Khayman** · December 14th, 2006

that was quite good

, as long as you can find someone else with a Zune

**mlakrid** · December 14th, 2006

Originally Posted by SPeedY_B

Yawn? Yawn!

an expected response from someone wholly biased to Mac's...

**Grandmaster** · December 14th, 2006

It's all good fun

Now for Apple to take this to the next level...

**perris** · December 14th, 2006

Originally Posted by Grandmaster

It's all good fun

Now for Apple to take this to the next level...

and there it is after all

the nt os wouldn't exist if not for apple, a 64 bit wouldn't erxist if not for intels concentration on clock speed, a dual core wouldn't exist if not for competition between companies

thank goodness for one upsmanship and competition

**SPeedY_B** · December 14th, 2006

Originally Posted by mlakrid

an expected response from someone wholly biased to Mac's...

Yep, completely biased me.

Note, the clip is regarding Zunes and iPods, not Macs.

**mlakrid** · December 14th, 2006

Originally Posted by SPeedY_B

Yep, completely biased me.

Note, the clip is regarding Zunes and iPods, not Macs.

Mac = Apple = iPod

or is that too far a stretch?

**Mastershakes** · December 14th, 2006

ATTENTION - POSSIBLE THREAD HIJACK

I still havn't figured out why people pick a side. They both have benefits and costs.

I certainly wouldn't be looking to run a server with Mac software. It has not been built for that purpose.

I wouldn't recommend a Citrix solution if it doesn't fit the client's needs and budget.

Personally I prefer a Windows build on my work laptop with several VMWARE instances of non-Windows Operating systems in order to support my client's servers. They have a few 'advantages' over Windows XP for some Wintel (Windows) solutions we support. I wouldn't recommend it, it's just, what I need.

Anybody demonstrating a bias is simply an idiot. I'm saving right now to get a pretty mac laptop for the sig. other..... ... I'll start a thread to get recommendations when the savings account reaches it's desired level.

Why? She thinks it's pretty. Good enough 4 me yo ! Plus, I get to play with it, and set it up. Woot.

Those commercials suck. The Mac dude needs a serious beating IMO. Not for what he says mind you..... he just needs a whack or two.

I don't think I'll fall for this Zune, I bought the new 4 gig model IPOD - why? it's tiny ! For my needs, it's perfect. See? NO BIAS PEOPLE.

Fanboys suck, attempted HIJACK over.

**Geffy** · December 14th, 2006

but presumably if you just share songs like that the RIMPAA monster will come looking for you and get the NRA monster to shoot your zune.

That guy who's trying to put songs on the iPod needs to get his own machine and stop sponging off his friend

**SPeedY_B** · December 14th, 2006

Originally Posted by mlakrid

Mac = Apple = iPod

or is that too far a stretch?

The iPod is an mp3 player, Macs are computers.
Zunes aren't Windows are they? They're Microsoft.

So yes, there is a difference, and it's too far a stretch.

**Grandmaster** · December 15th, 2006

Originally Posted by Mastershakes

Anybody demonstrating a bias is simply an idiot.

I guess we are all idiots then

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VenomXt Blame me for the RAZR's Joined: March 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,442 Reputation: 1240 Power: 146	Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads Nice, hehe Like you, we've seen a number of spoofs of the "I'm a Mac, and I'm a PC" ads. But most of them just make fun of the whole concept, rather than take on Apple, or a particular Apple product, directly. Well, Microsoft's just produced yet another rather clever parody pitting a Zune-toting PC with an iPod-carrying Mac, and apparently screened the ad at a recent company meeting. The sticking point is how "difficult" it is to get music onto the iPod versus how "simple" it is on the Zune. Not that we think the iPod is a paragon of usability, but we can't not bring up the fact that we'd love to see Microsoft live up to its claim and really make getting music as easy as pushing a single button. Anyway, you can catch the video on the next page. http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/13/m...-im-a-mac-ads/ www.venomxt.com

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 310	Re: Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads Yawn? Yawn! 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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Khayman I'm sorry Hal... Joined: January 2002 Location: England Posts: 5,514 Reputation: 1210 Power: 194	Re: Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads that was quite good , as long as you can find someone else with a Zune "I'm on the server side. I don't know what side you're on"

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mlakrid OSNN BASSMASTER Joined: February 2005 Location: Land O Lakes, YES, JUST LIKE the CHEESE! Posts: 2,338 Reputation: 1410 Power: 126	Re: Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads Originally Posted by SPeedY_B Yawn? Yawn! an expected response from someone wholly biased to Mac's... Quote: "Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity." R.I.P. the best comedian of our time; GEORGE CARLIN.

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Grandmaster Electronica Addict Joined: February 2002 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 10,574 Reputation: 2960 Power: 260	Re: Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads It's all good fun Now for Apple to take this to the next level...

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perris OSNN Godlike Veteran Joined: January 2002 Location: new york Posts: 12,258 Reputation: 4333 Power: 291	Re: Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads Originally Posted by Grandmaster It's all good fun Now for Apple to take this to the next level... and there it is after all the nt os wouldn't exist if not for apple, a 64 bit wouldn't erxist if not for intels concentration on clock speed, a dual core wouldn't exist if not for competition between companies thank goodness for one upsmanship and competition IT'S NOT WHAT YOU'VE DONE IT'S WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 310	Re: Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads Originally Posted by mlakrid an expected response from someone wholly biased to Mac's... Yep, completely biased me. Note, the clip is regarding Zunes and iPods, not Macs. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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mlakrid OSNN BASSMASTER Joined: February 2005 Location: Land O Lakes, YES, JUST LIKE the CHEESE! Posts: 2,338 Reputation: 1410 Power: 126	Re: Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads Originally Posted by SPeedY_B Yep, completely biased me. Note, the clip is regarding Zunes and iPods, not Macs. Mac = Apple = iPod or is that too far a stretch? Quote: "Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity." R.I.P. the best comedian of our time; GEORGE CARLIN.

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Mastershakes OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,721 Reputation: 1040 Power: 124	Re: Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads ATTENTION - POSSIBLE THREAD HIJACK I still havn't figured out why people pick a side. They both have benefits and costs. I certainly wouldn't be looking to run a server with Mac software. It has not been built for that purpose. I wouldn't recommend a Citrix solution if it doesn't fit the client's needs and budget. Personally I prefer a Windows build on my work laptop with several VMWARE instances of non-Windows Operating systems in order to support my client's servers. They have a few 'advantages' over Windows XP for some Wintel (Windows) solutions we support. I wouldn't recommend it, it's just, what I need. Anybody demonstrating a bias is simply an idiot. I'm saving right now to get a pretty mac laptop for the sig. other..... ... I'll start a thread to get recommendations when the savings account reaches it's desired level. Why? She thinks it's pretty. Good enough 4 me yo ! Plus, I get to play with it, and set it up. Woot. Those commercials suck. The Mac dude needs a serious beating IMO. Not for what he says mind you..... he just needs a whack or two. I don't think I'll fall for this Zune, I bought the new 4 gig model IPOD - why? it's tiny ! For my needs, it's perfect. See? NO BIAS PEOPLE. Fanboys suck, attempted HIJACK over. So many idiots - so little time

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SPeedY_B I may actually be insane. Joined: March 2002 Location: Midlands, England Posts: 15,800 Reputation: 2877 Power: 310	Re: Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads Originally Posted by mlakrid Mac = Apple = iPod or is that too far a stretch? The iPod is an mp3 player, Macs are computers. Zunes aren't Windows are they? They're Microsoft. So yes, there is a difference, and it's too far a stretch. 1. SPeedYB.co.uk 2. CamPortal.co.uk 3. MacIRC.co.uk

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Grandmaster Electronica Addict Joined: February 2002 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 10,574 Reputation: 2960 Power: 260	Re: Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple's "I'm a Mac" ads Originally Posted by Mastershakes Anybody demonstrating a bias is simply an idiot. I guess we are all idiots then

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