Apple asks microsoft to stop 'Laptop Hunters' ads?

Anyone read this yet?
Microsoft COO: Apple asked him to stop 'Laptop Hunters' ads

I call bs on that! I think if it were true, we would have heard it EVERYWHERE!!
What do you think?

I think the bottom line is this - some of the ads mentioned Mac's costing X amount of dollars. Now that they lowered some prices the ads are not as true as they were at one point and time. I think a big deal is being made of nothing. Just my thoughts.

I honestly cannot see Apple's legal department calling MS's COO directly and being all "hey stop that."

Furthermore, to be honest, a Mac can natively run Windows now, so is there any "real" need to buy a PC?

I've used and owned both systems in the past. I prefer a Mac simply for the OS. The only thing I cannot do on a Mac (for whatever reason), is FTP into my original modded Xbox to transfer media to it.

I was sick of constantly running virus/spyware scans and spending more time maintaining my system than actually using it.

I mostly used my PC for games. I had enough of "is this going to run OK even though my system exceeds the requirements?" I bought an Xbox 360 to play games on and haven't looked back.

The way I see it is, if a Windows-based computer works for you, then cool. If a Mac works for your needs, that's cool to.

Use the right tool for the right situation, whether it be Mac or PC.

Finally, a PC is defined as a "personal computer." Are Mac's not personal computers as well?

Technically a Mac is a PC so ...it's not Mac or PC it's Mac or Windows.

Actually Mac or windows is oranges or pears.

It should be:

Mac or Dell etc
OS X or Windows.

DarkArt said:

Furthermore, to be honest, a Mac can natively run Windows now, so is there any "real" need to buy a PC?

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For most people a $500 notebook or desktop is more than enough computer. Is there any "real" need to spend over $1000 on a laptop when you're just browsing the internet and checking e-mail?

the8thark,
You are correct. Apple makes their own computer and operting system. Windows based computers don't have their own os.

The argument between DarkArt and Village Idiot has no definite answer! I always like this analogy when talking about price points of macs versus others: A hyundai will get you from point a to point b for half the price of an INFINITI, does that mean it is better? Most certainly not! I would always pick the Infiniti. But some people only look only care about minimum requirements, to do what they want to do, nothing more, nothing less. Others don't care if they pay a little more, they know for sure they are getting something good in it's entirety!

I'd say it's pretty far fetched that Apple called Microsoft to request they stop marketing their "product" in a certain way. Just my opinion though. The ad's didn't really pull me one way or another anyway.

Village Idiot said:

For most people a $500 notebook or desktop is more than enough computer. Is there any "real" need to spend over $1000 on a laptop when you're just browsing the internet and checking e-mail?

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I agree with your point, but when it comes down to it in the end, people are going to pay whatever they have to, to get a machine that fits their needs.

Whether it be Windows or Mac-based. Like I said, it comes down to using the right tool for the job.

Theres nothing wrong with the PC "Box" its the OS thats on it. After I see that Ad I say ...If you want to fight viruses and spys for ever,Ok with Me. At least put like Linux on it,if you can't get a Mac.

Mac SK said:

At least put like Linux on it,if you can't get a Mac.

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Word.