Comments on: Can You Plagiarize a Store? http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/ Reviews, News, and Opinion About Personal Technology by Harry McCracken & Friends Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:11:13 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Microsoft Sells Crud-Free PCs | Technologizer http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/comment-page-2/#comment-28934 Microsoft Sells Crud-Free PCs | Technologizer Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:48:07 +0000 http://technologizer.com/?p=18837#comment-28934 [...] concern. Over at TechFlash, Todd Bishop is reporting that the company is not only selling PCs at its retail stores and online but has customized them to be free of junkware (and to include a bunch of Microsoft apps [...] [...] concern. Over at TechFlash, Todd Bishop is reporting that the company is not only selling PCs at its retail stores and online but has customized them to be free of junkware (and to include a bunch of Microsoft apps [...]

]]> By: Homer Sampson http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/comment-page-2/#comment-28694 Homer Sampson Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:10:49 +0000 http://technologizer.com/?p=18837#comment-28694 why the vitreol for microsoft pcs? When mac was in its dying days and steve jobs was bounced to the curb outcry came to save the competition from their own incompetance, but competition helps us the consumer, why suckle at the teet of Apple, or Microsoft or whoever, you can own a ipod and a PC or a zune and a Mac or a Pc to take with you and a Mac at home. The hatred on both sides is hilarious, we just buy what one of only 2 companies puts out, do we really want to give it all to either one of them? why the vitreol for microsoft pcs? When mac was in its dying days and steve jobs was bounced to the curb outcry came to save the competition from their own incompetance, but competition helps us the consumer, why suckle at the teet of Apple, or Microsoft or whoever, you can own a ipod and a PC or a zune and a Mac or a Pc to take with you and a Mac at home. The hatred on both sides is hilarious, we just buy what one of only 2 companies puts out, do we really want to give it all to either one of them?

]]> By: Robert http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/comment-page-2/#comment-28618 Robert Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:29:43 +0000 http://technologizer.com/?p=18837#comment-28618 I think it's a great idea. I'm always in favor of compitition in the business world. But with all my experiences with Microsoft's OS's, I wonder how dedicated to the consumer they will be down the road. I've used their OS's from DOS to Vista. Since I've started visiting the Apple stores, because of my purchases of 3 ipods, I've been very impressed. If I didn't have so much money invested in PC's and equipment, I would have switch over to Apple. Twice I've been in because of a minor problem with the ipods. One they repaired right on the premises, and the other they just handed me a brand new ipod, in the box...That's SERVICE: I think it’s a great idea. I’m always in favor of compitition in the business world. But with all my experiences with Microsoft’s OS’s, I wonder how dedicated to the consumer they will be down the road. I’ve used their OS’s from DOS to Vista. Since I’ve started visiting the Apple stores, because of my purchases of 3 ipods, I’ve been very impressed. If I didn’t have so much money invested in PC’s and equipment, I would have switch over to Apple. Twice I’ve been in because of a minor problem with the ipods. One they repaired right on the premises, and the other they just handed me a brand new ipod, in the box…That’s SERVICE:

]]> By: For Gamers, the Microsoft Store’s a Rip (and a Mend) | Technologizer http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/comment-page-2/#comment-28582 For Gamers, the Microsoft Store’s a Rip (and a Mend) | Technologizer Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:38:11 +0000 http://technologizer.com/?p=18837#comment-28582 [...] all: News The Microsoft Store stole plenty of ideas from Apple, but you definitely won’t find services for gamers in the Apple [...] [...] all: News The Microsoft Store stole plenty of ideas from Apple, but you definitely won’t find services for gamers in the Apple [...]

]]> By: Eric http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/comment-page-2/#comment-28564 Eric Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:42:25 +0000 http://technologizer.com/?p=18837#comment-28564 That's just sad. I'd like to see a video of the store 6 months from now to see how that wrap-around video wall is holding up, and if they've budgeted for someone to keep all of those monitors calibrated. That’s just sad. I’d like to see a video of the store 6 months from now to see how that wrap-around video wall is holding up, and if they’ve budgeted for someone to keep all of those monitors calibrated.

]]> By: Jeffsters http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/comment-page-2/#comment-28516 Jeffsters Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:24:00 +0000 http://technologizer.com/?p=18837#comment-28516 In a press release, Microsoft listed all the freebies associated with the opening: First 1,000 people to visit the store will get 2 tickets (each) to the Ashley Tisdale concert First 100 people to visit the store get an Ashley Tisdale autograph after the concert First 1,000 people to visit the store will receive a free Grand Opening Day gift bag. First 350 people to purchase a PC will get a free copy of Office Home & Student. First 1,000 people to purchase a PC will get a free HP D1660 printer. Anyone who purchases a PC between 10/22/09 and 12/31/2009 will receive 50% off their purchase of Windows 7 software. THAT is what MS has to do to get a line and not be embarrassed witch itself is embarrassing. In a press release, Microsoft listed all the freebies associated with the opening:

First 1,000 people to visit the store will get 2 tickets (each) to the Ashley Tisdale concert
First 100 people to visit the store get an Ashley Tisdale autograph after the concert
First 1,000 people to visit the store will receive a free Grand Opening Day gift bag.
First 350 people to purchase a PC will get a free copy of Office Home & Student.
First 1,000 people to purchase a PC will get a free HP D1660 printer.
Anyone who purchases a PC between 10/22/09 and 12/31/2009 will receive 50% off their purchase of Windows 7 software.

THAT is what MS has to do to get a line and not be embarrassed witch itself is embarrassing.

]]> By: IcyFog http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/comment-page-2/#comment-28515 IcyFog Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:20:53 +0000 http://technologizer.com/?p=18837#comment-28515 I like the decentralized checkout apect of Apple stores. I like the decentralized checkout apect of Apple stores.

]]> By: Erik http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/comment-page-2/#comment-28507 Erik Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:42:44 +0000 http://technologizer.com/?p=18837#comment-28507 You can actually get sued with a claim of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_dress" rel="nofollow">trade dress</a> appropriation for creating a store that mirrors a store design created by an established brand. The idea is that in doing so you are attempting to trade on the positive reputation of the brand you are copying. Of course, Apple wouldn't have a snowball's chance in hell with such a suit, because without the Apple logos everywhere it's obvious that the Microsoft store isn't an Apple venue. You can actually get sued with a claim of trade dress appropriation for creating a store that mirrors a store design created by an established brand. The idea is that in doing so you are attempting to trade on the positive reputation of the brand you are copying. Of course, Apple wouldn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell with such a suit, because without the Apple logos everywhere it’s obvious that the Microsoft store isn’t an Apple venue.

]]> By: Constable Odo http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/comment-page-1/#comment-28498 Constable Odo Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:20:21 +0000 http://technologizer.com/?p=18837#comment-28498 Yes, Microsoft can and did like they plagiarized many other ideas. I'm sure that those Microsoft employees were forced to sit and watch dozens of Apple retail store openings and told to copy every act and nuance. The claps, the high fives, the running, everything right down to the T-shirts and lanyards. No point in reinventing the wheel. Just steal it off somebody else's vehicle. Maybe at the next Apple store opening Microsoft people won't be able to tell the difference and think it's a Microsoft retail store. Yes, Microsoft can and did like they plagiarized many other ideas. I’m sure that those Microsoft employees were forced to sit and watch dozens of Apple retail store openings and told to copy every act and nuance. The claps, the high fives, the running, everything right down to the T-shirts and lanyards. No point in reinventing the wheel. Just steal it off somebody else’s vehicle. Maybe at the next Apple store opening Microsoft people won’t be able to tell the difference and think it’s a Microsoft retail store.

]]> By: hobbs http://technologizer.com/2009/10/22/can-you-plagiarize-a-store/comment-page-1/#comment-28491 hobbs Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:01:35 +0000 http://technologizer.com/?p=18837#comment-28491 Where is Windows shill saying that this store looks great and that Windows had already preannounced this concept even before Steve Jobs was born! Where is Windows shill saying that this store looks great and that Windows had already preannounced this concept even before Steve Jobs was born!

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