Microsoft retail store could be "transformational"
Microsoft's announcement last week that it would open its own retail stores have resulted in both praise and scorn, but regardless of what you think about it, there's no doubt that the move is truly going to change the marketplace.
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I say it's about time. I forsee lunch workshops and weekend bootcamps, for learning about the products. Who wouldn't like the opportunity to try before you buy. Let me know when!I tried to get a product key for a poor girl
After 2 day3 and 8 emails microft finally gave me a price of over $180 dollars for a product key that i could use because of priates THEY REALY NEED A STORE SO THEY CAN CHEAT MORE POOR PEOPLEWHY ARE YOU MACKING IT VERY DIFCULT FOR A 70 YEar PARTLY BLIND WHO IS HARD OF HEARING TO POST THIS COMMENT?
pretentious
Definition of pretentious (adjective)impersonating; putting on a false appearance; feigning; arrogant; haughty
"Oh lord its hard to be humble when you better than microsoft in every way."
hahaahah
Windows has always been crap in comparison to what Microsoft has had as an a solution. You have to be pretty deluded to think that windows is better than OS X.
I would choose pretentious over crappy and greedy any day.
What will the store sell?
Before Getting Into Retail, Someone Should Tell Microsoft That They Don’t Make Computers.http://betterisnotperfect.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/before-getting-into-retail-someone-should-tell-microsoft-that-they-dont-make-computers/
Microsoft makes its money selling OS licenses to computer builders (pro and hobbyist). They are in the license business.
Dell is a computer builder. Dell buys licenses from Microsoft. Dell is not Microsoft’s “partner”. Dell is Microsoft’s customer. Microsoft is a parts supplier.
Microsoft has fooled their customers into believing that they are partners. They're not.
Where can I get an application?!?!
This will definitely be interesting to see how Microsoft pulls this they don't make computers. But one has to remember that Microsoft does manufacture hardware (mice, keyboards, web cams, etc.) so it would be nice to demo them as well.I'm sure the retail stores will also have an Xbox section with tons of kiosks which I'm sure will be huge. Could you imagine the lines to play games for those kiosks?!?!
On a personal note...does anyone have any idea as to where they're going to be piloting these stores? I live in NJ and would love to work in one of their stores...just as long as I don't have to wear that ridiculous suit worn by PC in those Apple commercials.
Research
jahrends and Neurotic Nomad please do your research if you know how. Just because a company A is a customer of company B does not mean they can't be partners. The partnership comes for the joint research the companies perform, or the joint business ventures they are a part of. There are plenty of articles on the web and on Dell and Microsofts Website.jahrends OS X is no more secure them Windows an linux, as is being proven lately with proof of concept and actual attack code aimed solely at OS X. Research and read all articles about Security Confrences, you will find that Apple's touting of being secure is premature and inaccurate.
Research does wonders and keeps you from sounding like uneducated fools.
Windows vs Mac security
Absolutely. As I've said many times, the illusion that OS X is more secure than Windows is more a result of Apple's marketing department than their development department.I agree...
Bottom line is that viruses, trojans, etc. are all malicious programs. Malicious programs can be written using any real programming language (C for example) and used to exploit inherent problems an OS might have. There is nothing fully secure for a savvy enough user. It's just that a talented programmer that wants to write something malicious for the masses would not have done it for a MAC OS in recent years. The fact is that all the computers you buy at a store come with a Windows license. You have to buy a MAC to get their OS. The market share of every manufacturer on the planet vs. MAC dictates that programmers of malicious code write it for Windows and not MAC OS. That can and will change as MACs become popular. As a matter of fact, I'm contemplating toying with the APIs to find security holes and make the PC guy from the apple commercials dance on your MAC when you unintentionally execute my code. Don't harp about something you're ignorant about. I completely agree with the statement made by dblacharski. Although, I will say that Microsoft has had a history full of getting business ideas, software, hardware, etc. and turning it around an selling it. Opening up a store seems like a slap in the face to Apple especially when they are mainly a services and software provider (yes, they do more than just operating systems).Get a clue....
Throughout history we are shown the stories and examples of how the best rise above all others only to be attacked by those who support the underdog or less worthy opponent.As in all societies and markets, the cream shall rise to the top and the strongest and best will survive.
Think about that logic as you continue your attacks and meaningless rants against what will likely go down in history as the greatest company in the history of the world.
its about time number one acted like it...
It would be funny as shit if the employees wore suits and glasses.. The image is already there just make it your own and polish it up a bit..Then have the booth babes selling the zune and xbox right next to the power aid bar..
Really xbox is gonna pull in the people.. Alot of MS hardware is quite nice.. Getting other hardware into xbox fans hands is the goal.. and they must be ready because they are doing it..
Besides the microsoft sales experience as it is now just sits there like a slug.. Its either already in the machine or dusty on the shelf.. Yet its number one.. You will be surprised at how well the softy store will do..
Apple a day...
The store isnt a slap in the face to Apple.. Putting them right nextdoor is.. To each his or her own.. and for every person comfortable with the Apple store there is another that is not.. it wont take away any Apple fans in fact it will put hardware customers right next store..Really no harm in looking in both stores if they are side by side.. Depending on the area.. I dont see MS bothering to open in trendy left wing areas.. Not enough foot traffic.. But the big non political malls that Apple has been targeting deserve a responce.. and this is it..
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