The stores look like a great concept, but Microsoft still has alot of work to do. Most brands like Apple and Sony have a positive brand image, meaning sticking Apple or Sony on a product usually commands a higher retail price, while Microsoft, for most people, seem to command a negative brand image. That means usually people are willing to pay less for Microsoft products, or see them as "less hip".
[Gizmodo] Inside the Microsoft Store With Wall-Sized Screens and the Answers Bar
http://gizmodo.com/5322328/leak-insi...s-bar/gallery/
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We've been wondering what the Microsoft's retail shops are going to be like. Well, according to a Powerpoint presentation leaked to us, it's going to make the Apple Store look downright boring. ... Essentially, Microsoft is taking the best elements from the Apple Store, Sony Style and other "flagship" stores. The main focuses are going to be Windows 7, Xbox, PCTV (Windows Media Center) Surface and Windows Mobile, revolving around this concept customer they call "Emily," who's basically a younger version of your mom, since they make all the buying decisions. |
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sony? Most of their stuff I've owned were crap. In any case, the store looks awesome and I hope they open one near my place (there's hardly any apple stores in canada)
Originally Posted by Dave510  Most brands like Apple and Sony have a positive brand image, meaning sticking Apple or Sony on a product usually commands a higher retail price, while Microsoft, for most people, seem to command a negative brand image. |
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Tbh win7 is expensive
Originally Posted by dr4gon It's not like Microsoft products are overpriced. |
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So are cleaning robots and fighter jets and candy bars!!!
Originally Posted by oliverw92 Tbh win7 is expensive |
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It is? It was cheap to pre-order, very cheap. It's also cheaper than Windows Vista was, and it hasn't stopped many people here from running Windows Vista.
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/new...than-vista.ars
They also the zune, xbox 360, and zune marketplace which are all cheaper (some, much less) than the competition (Apple/Sony).
Originally Posted by oliverw92 Tbh win7 is expensive |
http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/new...than-vista.ars
They also the zune, xbox 360, and zune marketplace which are all cheaper (some, much less) than the competition (Apple/Sony).
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You call $40 for a pre-ordered copy expensive?
Originally Posted by oliverw92 Tbh win7 is expensive |
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Agreed, excluding pre-orders, those was priced nicely. Tbh, I think Windows Vista was expensive to, so was XP and Office, and pretty much all of there retail products. The only reason I got a retail copy of Vista Ultimate was because I got it for $230, I always got OEM before but after I realized the limitations on OEM I stopped getting them. If W7 Pro was $250, I would jump on it quick, anything over starts becoming a lot to swollow (or for my $1200-1500 per month income anyways).
Anyhow, back on topic. I think the stores will shed a bit more positive light towards Microsoft as for once they show there faces in public, and you can see all the great things they have developed over the years in one place.
Originally Posted by oliverw92 Tbh win7 is expensive |
Anyhow, back on topic. I think the stores will shed a bit more positive light towards Microsoft as for once they show there faces in public, and you can see all the great things they have developed over the years in one place.
As cool as it seems, Michigan is going to be the last state to get one so i'll save myself the anticipation.
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Not true. Idaho will be last I'm sure.
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Can't wait to see one though.
Originally Posted by Higgins As cool as it seems, Michigan is going to be the last state to get one so i'll save myself the anticipation.
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Oh hell yes.
Originally Posted by darkcloud89 Doing it |
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Actually, as far as I know, nobody really knows anything about Project Pink yet. It's a top-secret mobile-related project at Microsoft, and it's been speculated to be anything from a Zune Phone to Win 7 Mobile. They're being extremely quiet about it.
Originally Posted by bucdan Pink...breast cancer from MS?? or something else. |
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