Comments on: Look alike store

By: Cyber6

Cyber6 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:23:41 +0000

This store is no where near necessary…Microsoft has stuff in every freakin’ electronics store…if it ain’t on a computer, its on the X-BOX. Windows 7 is pretty dope though.

By: Lonex Louisdor

Lonex Louisdor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:21 +0000

Windows 7 64-bit has a recommended 2 Gigs of ram for operation while Windows Vista 64-bit has a recommended 1 Gig of ram for operation how is that less?

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:35:40 +0000

I’m surprised that no one else has mentioned this. This would be a significant advantage over an apple store in terms of providing software.

By: JiJiSama

JiJiSama — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:35:59 +0000

Can I correct you about the only OS thing? Because they do make a fair amount of input devices such as keyboards and Mice at fair quality with a reasonable prices depending on what kind you are buying. Plus you figure with Microsoft coming out with some version of a Phone (for was it Alltell or AT&T?) as well as Cameras, Headsets, Sidewinder Gaming products which was Microsoft’s Gaming solutions such as special mice and keyboards as well as controllers with their Force Feedback. then you figure all the software products that they sell Including ones for Mac which the Apple store doesn’t carry. Most of which has not been anything new. So granted Microsoft may not Make computers but they make enough items to warrant a store if they so chose to make one. Also after all you guys would figure Apple users would stop bashing PC’s and Microsoft after becoming glorified PC’s themselves now using PC parts and being able to natively run windows which guess what was about the time they started running Anti PC ads now that I think about it. Go figure. Oh and like to point out that Mac has become less of a necessity now that parts are the same as a PC that the MAC Operating System needs to Run hate ads against Microsoft since it no longer really has it’s niche (because what made the difference back in the day was how the processors worked.) And Microsoft is running ads and probably making the store to stem off Apple from branching out their operating system to other computer makers.(which probably won’t ever happen anyways to some weird ego elitism which I have yet to figure out.) Oh and since people are going to say Microsoft is ripping of OS what ever I would like you to take some real good looks at a few Linux operating systems before OS 9 and OS 10 that look like Apple ripped off. Which gets to SyunFung’s comment of the CVS and Walgreens thing because hell it’s the same damn thing if you look at it.

By: nick

nick — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:37:25 +0000

Sorry, but the only thing I could extract from that horrible attempt at English was “Mac-Book.” Stick to your Pee-Cee, maybe pick up an I Phone.

Forgive Apple for trying to support THE PRODUCT THEY SOLD YOU, rather than taking the Dell Approach and just shipping you some POS refurb laptop that’s comparable to yours. Because UPS is sooo gentle with packages and Dell is renowned for their excellent, protective packaging :rolleyes:. If you think the Ford Focuses and Chevy Cobalts of computers are the shit, more power to you. I expect more, I pay more, I get more. That’s why I buy Apple.

By: SyunFung

SyunFung — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:32:30 +0000

To be honest, I avoid these Mac Vs. Windows debates because I’m normally a neutral user. If I had the money, I’d actually be running three different operating systems. But I digress. This store is necessary, but I don’t think a similar design will hurt credibility with anyone but existing Mac users. If anything, for non-Mac users that aren’t already owners of a Microsoft based machine, it’ll just seem like “Hey, it’s just as good as a Mac with a lower price tag.” It’s true that Microsoft produces only the OS while other companies produce the hardware, but considering that few normal consumers other than businesses will purchase the OS by itself, it’s a much better marketing scheme to spotlight the machines that do have its software.

There are other products too nowadays. XBOX360 and Zune (are the only ones off the top of my head).

Besides, have you ever seen a CVS and Walgreens? They look REALLY similar… So much that non-regular customers will still go to the wrong one thinking that CVS is Walgreens and Walgreens is CVS. (If people could tell the difference between Ye Ol’ Acronym Pharmacy and the Green Wall, my job would be a HELL lot easier)

By: Shasui

Shasui — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:04:35 +0000

from the point of view of a Microsoft user….. the store idea is silly realy I mean all Microsoft has done is OS and a few games thats it and needs other companys to build the hardwear so the OS can run on…. apple on the other hand dose a hole lot more from laptops to mobile phones and desktops

well thats my thougts on this anyway

By: TheAtomicSoul

TheAtomicSoul — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:47:28 +0000

Oh no- they stole a super generic layout!
I’ve seen a high school classroom laid out like that: they stole it from Apple too!
The scandal!

By: Nurullah

Nurullah — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:32:17 +0000

Actually, 7 uses less ram and resources than vista. It’s about the same as a fully updated XP.

My problem with it is that it seems to be doing odd things with my processor. Temps initially started off much lower than vista, but have quickly risen beyond what I had when i was running a fully bloated vista.

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:50:09 +0000

I’m going to say that the Win7 video driver model increases UI response about a million percent. I know the CPU isn’t getting a boost but man – it FEELS faster. No more waiting around for windows to open. Vista, OTOH, was horrible.
While we’re talking about “me too” marketing: no-one commenting on the WinMo store here? Or did I miss that?