Microsoft Releases New "Laptop Hunters" Commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APQv8JTKM9A

i just built the hp online with these specs
64 bit Vista - SP1
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9550 (2.66 GHz)
4GB DDR2
320GB 7200rpm SATA
1GB nVidia GT130M
Blu-ray drive
webcam + fingerprint reader
wireless - n

for $1785

pretty good value for money.

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I really hate when they throw tech jargin into commercials in order to impress people.

The amount of included RAM is really a deciding factor for someone who is supposedly mildy tech savvy? Really?

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cool
# Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
# – Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9800 (2.93GHz)
# – 6GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
# – 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
# – 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M
# – 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
# – Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
# – Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
# – Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card with Bluetooth
# – Full Size Backlit Keyboard
# – 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

for $2000 after the coupon. it's a steal and a half!

I really hate when they throw tech jargin into commercials in order to impress people.

The amount of included RAM is really a deciding factor for someone who is supposedly mildy tech savvy? Really?

Maybe?

At least they showed all those delicious ports. They should have driven home the point with a quad core laptop.

This is probably the worst one yet.

The comments on the video tell all: WHO uses a laptop for video editing? Kind of says what quality work she does if that's what's she's looking for..

..I can't imagine some video geek from Pixar or Dream Works walking into Best Buy going "Okay, so I need this laptop... I'm a video editor..."

The comments on the video tell all: WHO uses a laptop for video editing? Kind of says what quality work she does if that's what's she's looking for..

..I can't imagine some video geek from Pixar or Dream Works walking into Best Buy going "Okay, so I need this laptop... I'm a video editor..."

I tried putting together a $1500 Dell desktop for video editing/DVD authoring a few years back (the older PowerPC Mini's were out at the time).

WHAT A NIGHTMARE THAT WAS... :eek:

Couldn't get it to work for the the life of me, with Adobe Premier Elements.

Ended up getting a stock Mac Mini 1.66 Core Duo for $579 (edu) when those came out. Was able to use the external FW DVDRW drive I had tried for the Dell Desktop (since the internal EIDE one wouldn't burn discs right).

The $579 Mini worked just fine... :eek:

Just goes to show...

This ad is the worst one. Now many people "who want to do videos" will get a PC, and boy, are they in for a big surprise.

That guy helping her has no idea what he's doing, and she just excepts everything he says.

This is probably the worst one yet.

I also agree. It is just stupid when Sheila says the MBP doesn't have as much RAM as the other computers. What many people do not know about Macs that have not used them much is that they don't need nearly as much RAM compared to Vista. A Mac running Leopard should be able to run better than Vista with only 1/4 of the memory. And if Sheila really needs more memory, its called order 4GB from OWC for only $50.

Apple needs to fight back with a commercial that lets new computer buyers know this.