Comments on: Microsoft’s “Lauren” Ad is Shortsighted

By: Apple Grabs 91% of $1000+ Computer Market!? « The_Geek_Whisperer

Apple Grabs 91% of $1000+ Computer Market!? « The_Geek_Whisperer — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:39:11 +0000

[...] Microsoft began running the “Laptop Hunters” ad campaign. I had a particularly negative response to the whole [...]

By: Why Bother Attacking the iPod? « The_Geek_Whisperer

Why Bother Attacking the iPod? « The_Geek_Whisperer — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:31:59 +0000

[...] Zune has been a lost cause since launch. Trying to outflank Apple by labeling Zune as the cheaper alternative will only damage Microsoft’s brand and reputation (as I pointed out before). [...]

By: “Get a Mac” Ad is Bad « The_Geek_Whisperer

“Get a Mac” Ad is Bad « The_Geek_Whisperer — Sun, 17 May 2009 07:10:07 +0000

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By: It’s the User Experience Stupid! « The_Geek_Whisperer

It’s the User Experience Stupid! « The_Geek_Whisperer — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:23:15 +0000

[...] few weeks ago I wrote about the first of what has become a series of PC “Laptop Hunters” ads. I’m continuing to stand [...]

By: The New Microsoft PC Ads: As fake as Lauren’s red hair « cyberaxis

The New Microsoft PC Ads: As fake as Lauren’s red hair « cyberaxis — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:36:45 +0000

[...] As the Geek Whisperer astutely points out, the ad inadvertently degrades the value of a PC by insinuating that “PCs [...]

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:07:03 +0000

I’ve seen the ad…you looked at it alot more closely than I did. However, what’s not covered in the ad or your post is what Lauren wanted to do with her computer. Is she creating movies, gameing, or all that other shutzpa? Dunno. I purchased a Dell XPS last year, use it to edit photos and access the internet and use iTunes. We’ve had no problems with it and it’s even blocked some viruses . And while I liked Apple, the base price did turn me off as I knew what we would use it for. There’s a difference between “cheap” and “inexpensive.” Even when the economy picks up….we stick with this Dell and Microsoft. Meets our needs, especially in the $$$ department.