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Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

hiptoptipster — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:36:32 -0000

And the take away? Once again, MSFT attempts to stuff far too much sh!t into a vehicle that can't possibly hold it all. If it manages to get all those losers in that little VW, it's going to go slow, drag bottom, and handle like a bathtub. Congrats on the truth in advertising!

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

MTAMAZING — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:07:39 -0000

I'm confused. Is this supposed to be an actual Windows Phone? Or just a Windows platform-ed phone.

I feel like Microsoft's marketing strategy isn't quite there. Sometimes it's ok. Like Pete mentioned, the Laptop Hunter commercials is a good example.

But this is so vague and ambiguous. And it shows nothing on why it would be better than the iPhone or even the Droid platforms. Social media apps? iPhone and Droids have them. So what else is there?

Unless of course... this is just another one of those things Microsoft does to copy Apple. Can you say Windows Store? (it even looks like an Apple Store--- So Sad.)

As a person who's planning on getting a new phone in a few months, I would say this phone definitely doesn't have the same appeal the Droid or iPhone has. You'd have to really love Windows AND AT&T to get this.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

misery_chick — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:29:30 -0000

Wait, is it 2006? Because the concept of taking apps with you on the go was novel then. Microsoft would have cleaned up on phone sales if they'd offered the ability to connect to more applications THEN. Now, it's like, well OF COURSE this phone does that - doesn't every phone? All this seems to do is keep Microsoft from getting left behind, not from being a leader in the phone tech space.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Josh Arnold — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:08:10 -0000

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Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

jordon — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:35:44 -0000

I actually think this is the best Windows (or Microsoft) commercial to come out in recent memory. I think it hits the more artsy folks and does an excellent job at getting the brand messaging across. Definitely a winner in my eyes.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Zijia — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:37:36 -0000

I think it will hit the market.Windows phone will hit for sure.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

brianhoney — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:22:38 -0000

Ad itself is not bad.. but the little blue character on the back of the green one... had sort of a "Qwato-ish" look about it. And it does nothing to confront the appearance of Outlook as bulky and rather slow.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Shrés Mahésh — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:49:23 -0000

Had it not been in Mashable article, I wouldn't know what advert is this. thanks to Mashable, atleast I knew its Microsoft mobile advert. cheers guys

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Name — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:46:21 -0000

This does no harm but does not differentiate. It does not set up what is different or unique about their product compared to the smart phone category. Maybe they simply want to announce they have arrived... and stay tuned for what's next.

Time will tell.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

JimLittlefield — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:30:00 -0000

Microsoft missed the smartphone boat and thinks everybody still wants a car.

The ad demonstrates what sets a Window Phone apart from other smart phones. However integration with Microsoft's desktop app's isn't something I identify with or value anymore.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

moka — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:28:01 -0000

LOLZ! This really made me laugh my head of hahaha!

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

moka — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:26:16 -0000

LOL! It's lame! Bahaha the last bit was good though when the Twitter icon was jumping into his boot lolz!

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

wuttf — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:13:22 -0000

LOL WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP.

Windows phone = fail

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Joe Dawson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:31:32 -0000

I watched this yesterday evening, it reminded me of the incident we had whilst out the previous night with my friend travelling in the boot of the car. Good times! Twitter teaches us how to travel safely!!!

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Gifts — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:57:00 -0000

I have to say I have ben very happy with MS offerings lately they have come out with truly great programs in the last few weeks and months, but we are still talking about MS and chances are high that within the next year or so they will disappoint and bring back the old feelings of hate. Things just seem odd lately, MS making great programs...........

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Strategious — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:06:21 -0000

The sad part is, the average cell phone user, still doesn't understand the meaning of apps, versions, etc. They expect it to be included with the device.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Michael Carnell — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:42:19 -0000

I think the ad is actually pretty cute and effective. Take all your favorite apps with you. Point is made very well. (I will still carry my iPhone though!)

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Kissmyblackads — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:46:33 -0000

This would have been a great commercial... 4 years ago!

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Jeff Jackson — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:37:08 -0000

I thought it was good not great. I was ready for everyone to trash it since it was microsoft.

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Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:59:55 -0000

This has got to be a joke, right!

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

chukwumaonyeije — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:38:22 -0000

Let's think this thru. Apps in the add are large, bulky and don't seem mobile. Those are reasons NOT to get a Windows phone.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Miguel — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:25:46 -0000

Smells like "Danger" to me.

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mar — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:57:06 -0000

I like it. It's cute. :D I think those icons would be an interesting Halloween costume idea as well.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Carlo — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:50:16 -0000

Though I'm not a Windows fan and far from it, it's definitely cute.

Re: Windows Phone Ad: What Do You Think?

Belle — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:49:06 -0000

What the? It's a bit creepy. Strange people dressed as icons sneaking around your appartment in 'leave nothing to the imagination' white tights...
And the way he holds up the phone is so pompous...
It hasn't sold me!