Comments on: Windows Vista Gets First TV Spot

By: webonics

webonics — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:57:06 +0000

The intro is cool but it goes downhill after that. I have to agree with everyone else that judging by the content, this media placement is destined for a partner/integrator audience rather than consumers. Their consumer ads are going to have to be really great.

I like the Mac ads…but the concept is wearing out.

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:55:08 +0000

Sounds like they are trying to pitch resellers and microsoft integrators, not consumers. Cheesy music, and what’s with the guy jumping sideways?

I’m a devoted PC user, but this ad actually makes me consider mac..

By: Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:18:14 +0000

This is not a consumer advertisement. As mentioned, probably to be used at one of the partner launch events (last few frames show ‘Partner Opportunity’). Showing things like XBox, mobility, etc.. it actually makes a lot of sense because it refers to all the ways partners can use it.

Also, not even Microsoft could afford 1:43 TV advertising slots. Hang tight, the consumer stuff is pretty good.

By: John Biggs

John Biggs — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:48:41 +0000

I think that music is some version of “Jump Around” by House of Pain. My favorite are the helpful captions: “A significant new business opportunity.” It might be an ad for resellers.

By: achinda99

achinda99 — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:14:35 +0000

this ad does nothing for me… i’m a dedicated PC (and somewhat microsoft) guy, and earlier today i was watching the apple ads… compared to them, this just sucks… it doesnt promote anything… and after using vista rtm for the past few weeks, all i can say is “meh”… ;)

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:12:35 +0000

This looks more like a thrown together pitch ad by an advertising agency hoping to land Microsoft as a client. I find it hard to believe that Microsoft would release this. I call foul.