I like that... it's essentially saying, we heard your frustrations and we listened and anything we didn't get right is your fault... so shut up and be happy. haha. #windows7wasmyidea
hahaha, i just saw a commercial about apple products and all these nokia guys were like "hey, that's my idea." and then slapped 'em with a lawsuit. it was a great spot. #windows7wasmyidea
@bennymatthew: Apple doesn't even showcase it's OS anymore. At least Microsoft is advertising a product instead of a fashion statement. #windows7wasmyidea
@dagamer34: Apple doesn't NEED to showcase it's OS. They make the whole package: computer + OS. The only reason MS showcases their OS is because they HAVE to. And because they NEED to do it in order to push units, especially considering the tragedy that is/was Vista. Every version of OS X is a step above the last one, and never a step backward. Granted, it may not be a huge, giant step forward, but it's a step forward nonetheless. So you can rest assured that it's not going to be a complete disappointment like Vista, Windows ME or Windows NT (3.0) were. #windows7wasmyidea
The cuts are so quick, the only time I had time to process what was going on was when the foreign lady says something to the effect of "abso-fucking-lutely," which was obviously planted there on purpose to get the spot buzzing on news networks about profanity in a Microsoft ad.
Microsoft has a pre-written statement saying that the woman said "abso-fricking-lutely," that they understand the confusion, and that they apologize to anyone who was offended. Newscasters will end their segments with "Windows 7 was released by Microsoft today, which Microsoft says solves all of the problems that users had with Vista," giving not only free advertisement to Microsoft, but also a release notice to the general population.
@Robotronic: No, you're not. If Microsoft had to pre-write a statement clarifying the word, then that demonstrates they knew it would be an issue, and kept the entirely expendable word in there. How many takes do directors usually do of even the smallest line in a commercial. She could have said "absolutely" and there'd be no issue. I think it's safe to assume they did it on purpose. #windows7wasmyidea
Anywho. That's the only part I processed as well. But only because I thought she seemed cute, but didn't have enough time to decide for sure, so I had to think about it for a while. #windows7wasmyidea
@92BuickLeSabre: lol REALLY. They only show her for a split second and I didn't have time to go back over the video frame by frame to determine her nationality, only to be wrong and then get flamed on a technicality. She seemed Asian, but even then, there are a million countries in Asia and she could've been from the Philippines or Hawaii anyway. #windows7wasmyidea
less waiting, clutter and clicks. Macs had this years ago. Glad you're listening to your customers now. Way to play catch up and copy from Apple. #windows7wasmyidea
@thetickler: I'm always waiting on my MBP. The difference is that unlike a Windows system, it can be hard to tell if it even knows I clicked since even the interface goes stiff when it's loading something. #windows7wasmyidea
@presto117: When I first got into using Macs (of my own, every day - not counting school/work) it was OS 10.4. One of the hardest things to get used to was how if the computer was bogged down with something, I'd click a button, or similar interface element, and there would be absolutely no visual change to it. Under Windows XP, that would indicate a once in a few years total system lockup, since while it may not always do something when you click, buttons will at least depress to show they got the message.
And you have a MBP with absolutely no load time on anything? Wow. It takes almost a second just to load my preferences, not that that's an unreasonable time. I'd really say wait times are comparable between 10.4/10.5/10.6 and XP SP1/SP2/SP3 given the same hardware.
@fuchikoma: I know what you mean. In OS X, It still feels awkward not getting any immediate visual feedback after clicking a button/item. It's most apparent with the menu bar since there's no visual feedback when hovering over an item nor immediately when you click it. It's only when the menu fully loads that you see any sort of visual changes. #windows7wasmyidea
I am not impressed with the ad. I am not impressed with windows 7. I want to see something new and innovative that is advancing tech not something that just fixes problems that Vista had. #windows7wasmyidea
@Mike Zuniga: That was Unexpected: It is not that they do not please me. I want them to raise the bar not just put out an OS that should have been used to fix Vista. If you are going to put out a new OS then make it new, innovative and cool not just fix a disaster that could have been prevented had they not rushed Vista. #windows7wasmyidea
The only thing your two comments have shown all of us is that A) you didn't download and use the Windows 7 beta and RC on your machine and B) you've completely ignored every Windows 7 article that's ever appeared on Gizmodo and C) you've got an inherit bias against Microsoft products.
No matter how you look at it, you've got nothing to stand on. #windows7wasmyidea
@LaneWinree: 1 I did use the Windows 7 beta and RC thank you very much. 2. I have read every article that giz puts out just as I do everyday. 3 . No, I do not have a bias against any company. I just want to be impressed but I am not. Vanilla is nice every once in a while but all Microsoft puts out these days is Vanilla and they can do more than that. They could be completely innovative and rock the technology world if they want to but hey play it safe. #windows7wasmyidea
@LaneWinree: No, a holodeck would be impressive as long as it worked. You are a windows fan and that is fine. I am just not a fan girl. I have standards and want an OS that is clearly more than a fix to something they should have done right the first time. Microsoft has the resources to make a sexy OS and they just have not done it this time. #windows7wasmyidea
@modernHeretic: Actually I am not an apple fan girl. I am just as critical of snow leopard. These companes aqre just resing on their laurels and it is boring. They need to step it up and raise the bar already. #windows7wasmyidea
I'm a fan of functional operating systems, which is why I love Snow Leopard and Windows 7. I claim no allegiances to any particular OS developer. You, on the other hand are a chronic anti-Microsoft troll.
Sexy isn't everything in an OS. In fact, I'd argue sexy isn't even important. Function is what matters, and Windows 7 and Snow Leopard are incredibly functional, stable, and well-designed operating systems. #windows7wasmyidea
@LaneWinree: I am not an anti microsoft troll. I believe you can have a sexy innovative OS and not have to have just Vanilla without sacrificing quality and stability. Windows 7 and snow leopard just did not do that for me. #windows7wasmyidea
@Tawnie is noddin' her head like Yeah!: lol believe me i know...girlfriend owns me...im her bottom bitch but, when u ladies swear on an electronic it is IMPOSSIBLE to persuade you otherwise...and from reading all your post on this matter im just gonna go with case in point. #windows7wasmyidea
This commercial is seriously cute and hilarious. A few are complaining about the music choice, but I find it so out of the ordinary that it is bound to gather plenty of interest.
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The other 3.540999999 billion people in this world not caring but wishing you could all get along.... #windows7wasmyidea
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Microsoft has a pre-written statement saying that the woman said "abso-fricking-lutely," that they understand the confusion, and that they apologize to anyone who was offended. Newscasters will end their segments with "Windows 7 was released by Microsoft today, which Microsoft says solves all of the problems that users had with Vista," giving not only free advertisement to Microsoft, but also a release notice to the general population.
God, am I really this jaded about viral advertising? #windows7wasmyidea
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Anywho. That's the only part I processed as well. But only because I thought she seemed cute, but didn't have enough time to decide for sure, so I had to think about it for a while. #windows7wasmyidea
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And you have a MBP with absolutely no load time on anything? Wow. It takes almost a second just to load my preferences, not that that's an unreasonable time. I'd really say wait times are comparable between 10.4/10.5/10.6 and XP SP1/SP2/SP3 given the same hardware.
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No way dude... play it back.. there is abso-fucking-lutely no "r" sound.
She may be saying Abso-fooking-lutely, but that's as close to saying fuck as you can get... without saying fuck.
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The only thing your two comments have shown all of us is that A) you didn't download and use the Windows 7 beta and RC on your machine and B) you've completely ignored every Windows 7 article that's ever appeared on Gizmodo and C) you've got an inherit bias against Microsoft products.
No matter how you look at it, you've got nothing to stand on. #windows7wasmyidea
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Judging by your backlog of comments, Microsoft could build the fucking holodeck and you wouldn't be impressed. #windows7wasmyidea
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I'm a fan of functional operating systems, which is why I love Snow Leopard and Windows 7. I claim no allegiances to any particular OS developer. You, on the other hand are a chronic anti-Microsoft troll.
Sexy isn't everything in an OS. In fact, I'd argue sexy isn't even important. Function is what matters, and Windows 7 and Snow Leopard are incredibly functional, stable, and well-designed operating systems. #windows7wasmyidea
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oh well... i guess not :( #windows7wasmyidea
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This year is a good year for Operating Systems. I'm loving Snow Leopard and October 22 seems too far away.