Briefly: Apple web ranking; Dell CEO out; Zune exec gone too

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  • Reply 21 of 59
    guarthoguartho Posts: 1,208member
    Why does an inanimate object have wings? What is this the 50s?
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  • Reply 22 of 59
    robmrobm Posts: 1,068member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Guartho View Post


    Why does an inanimate object have wings? What is this the 50s?





    It's teh sexyback !

    Since we purchased Alienware we've come a long way with teh sexyback.



    I think it's obvious.



    M
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  • Reply 23 of 59
    addaboxaddabox Posts: 12,665member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by RobM View Post


    It's teh sexyback !

    Since we purchased Alienware we've come a long way with teh sexyback.



    I think it's obvious.



    M



    I like it.



    New ads with the return of the Dell guy, running around the parking lots of strip malls, grabbing people by the lapels and screaming "DUDE! YOU'RE GETTING TEH SEXYBACK!!", with lingering reaction shots of his victims faces contorted in terror.



    New tag line: "Dell. AAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!"
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  • Reply 24 of 59
    Zune is zuned



    or



    Zune is zoon to be zuned!



    (Dictionary: zuned = doomed)
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  • Reply 25 of 59
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    Originally Posted by vinney57 View Post


    What is this 'Zune' of which you speak?



    If Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer had a child, it would be named Zune.
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  • Reply 26 of 59
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    Originally Posted by iPoodOverZune View Post


    Zune is zuned



    or



    Zune is zoon to be zuned!



    (Dictionary: zuned = doomed)



    And not a moment too zune!



    PS: You have crated a brilliant name, btw. But a year from now, people might have trouble deconstructing it....
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  • Reply 27 of 59
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    All the best, Bryan. I don't player hate, I hate the *game* not the player. At best, to use a favourite quote of mine, thou were rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. At worst, thou were receiveth up the arse from Steve "Squirter" Ballmer.



    In quite repose, shall we reflect on some favourite moments and quotes:



    The Zune's 1 million figure "is spot on with where we thought we'd be," said Bryan Lee, corporate vice president of Microsoft's entertainment group. "Apple is the market leader. We didn't expect to beat them this holiday, but we wanted to be relevant and we wanted a chance to grow. I think we are on plan...Over time, the market share will sort itself out".

    http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...UGETMQNHR1.DTL



    Zune owners can share songs with each other but the music only lasts for three days or three plays and that restriction is present regardless of whether the song is copyrighted. But there is a meeting scheduled soon between the music industry and Microsoft to review these restrictions according to the Houston Chronicle. "We're looking for the sweet spot" between content restrictions and consumer convenience, Microsoft VP Bryan Lee said. He also said that other Zune Wi-Fi applications are in development.


    http://hypebot.typepad.com/hypebot/2...oft_to_me.html



    In an article in today's New York Times, Microsoft's VP of Entertainment and Devices Bryan Lee is asked about the missing Internet download feature: "Would the Zune ever be able to connect to the Internet? Could someone walk into a Starbucks and use the connection there to download a song? Mr. Lee answered without hesitation: 'Probably, one day.'"


    http://db.tidbits.com/article/8750



    Microsoft revealed they intend to sell 1 million Zunes and 15 million XBOX 360's by June 30 and they are currently on track to reach that number. Bryan Lee, vice-president of entertainment business indicated "It's totally in line with our expectations".

    From a truly tragic Zune propaganda site.
    http://www.zunescene.com/



    Thanks for those great quotes. Best laffs of the day!



    I wonder what happens to their European market entry plans, tho.
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  • Reply 28 of 59
    robmrobm Posts: 1,068member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by addabox View Post


    I like it.



    New ads with the return of the Dell guy, running around the parking lots of strip malls, grabbing people by the lapels and screaming "DUDE! YOU'RE GETTING TEH SEXYBACK!!", with lingering reaction shots of his victims faces contorted in terror.



    New tag line: "Dell. AAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!"









    Now see, I just knew someone would chime in with some sort of ridiculous suggestion like that.



    I keep telling ya - we already got sexy aplenty over here at Dell.

    Design, product range and best of all - we got Vista !

    Don't want the ultimate version ? - well, MicroSoft have thought of that for you.

    There's a whole range of more affordable options of the new version of Windoz. (sheesh, did I just type that ?) I mean, Windows that you can choose to run.



    Sexy aplenty I tell ya, uh huh, oh yeah.
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  • Reply 29 of 59
    s10s10 Posts: 107member
    of what year?
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  • Reply 30 of 59
    Bryan Lee is leaving? Zo Zune!?
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  • Reply 31 of 59
    wtfkwtfk Posts: 47member
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    of what year?



    Pick one! LOL!
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  • Reply 32 of 59
    wilcowilco Posts: 985member
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    Originally Posted by TBaggins View Post


    LOL. I wonder if Michael Dell put any ketchup on the crow he's had to eat over that one.







    .



    That's funny because the crown is about to get eaten.
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  • Reply 33 of 59
    melgrossmelgross Posts: 33,717member
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    Originally Posted by sunilraman View Post


    Woot! 1st post. ...I'll make some sensible comments sooon.... I swear! First Post !!!111!!!! w0000t!



    When? You haven't made any so far!
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  • Reply 34 of 59
    melgrossmelgross Posts: 33,717member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Guartho View Post


    Why does an inanimate object have wings? What is this the 50s?



    You don't remember Toast's flying toasters?
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  • Reply 35 of 59
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    When? You haven't made any so far!



    Quiet, you. Don't make me race you to 8,000 posts.
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  • Reply 36 of 59
    melgrossmelgross Posts: 33,717member
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    Quiet, you. Don't make me race you to 8,000 posts.



    I thought that one was over. Good thing I was away for a few days, or I would be nearing 7,700.
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  • Reply 37 of 59
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    Originally Posted by S10 View Post


    of what year?



    Microsoft still hopes to sell its millionth Zune by the end of June. 2007...



    ""We think a lot of Zunes are sitting underneath Christmas trees," Reindorp said..."


    http://news.com.com/2100-1041_3-6141431.html



    "Microsoft has predicted it will sell 1 million Zune devices in its first six months, a figure that would be more than Zune’s chief rival iPod sold in its first 14 months but a relatively slow start for the much-hyped MP3 device."


    http://playlistmag.com/news/2006/12/...ales/index.php
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  • Reply 38 of 59
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    I thought that one was over. Good thing I was away for a few days, or I would be nearing 7,700.



    Post Whore.
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  • Reply 39 of 59
    melgrossmelgross Posts: 33,717member
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sunilraman View Post


    Post Whore.



    I'm following in your footsteps, but I walk faster.
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  • Reply 40 of 59
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    Quote:

    Originally Posted by quinney

    Wasn't it Dell himself who gave that advice to Jobs?



    Yes.

    http://news.com.com/Dell+Apple+shoul..._3-203937.html



    Rollins was the one who said about the iPod, "It's a fad. There used to be this thing called a Walkman. You don't hear about that anymore, do you."



    http://news.com.com/Dells+Rollins+Un...3-5540420.html



    Well, no, after 20 years of strong sales for Sony and becoming an iconic piece of history, I guess no, you don't.



    The ironic thing is, that news.com article is mainly talking about Rollins taking over Michael Dell's role in 2005. I guess, the iPod fad has outlasted the Rollins fad.



    As for "Dell 2.0" - the company / guy is so unoriginal they have to steal overused memes to state their corporate mission.
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