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Apple's Latest Ads Gibe Microsoft's Latest Ads
technologyexpert.blogspot.com - 10/20/2008
Apple's Latest Ads Gibe Microsoft's Latest Ads
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We know from last week's Apple event that humble though it might try to be, even Apple feels the "Mac vs. PC" ads are an overwhelming success. Try as they might, Microsoft hasn't been able to come up with a similarly engaging campaign ( sorry, Jerry ). The latest set of Apple ads, unveiled ...
Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Review - I4U News Review
i4u.com - 10/16/2008
Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Review - I4U News Review
— i4u.com — All Reviews | More Peripheral Reviews Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Review Date: 2008-10-16 Reviewed by: Shane... McGlaun Manufacturer: Microsoft Specifications & Features The Microsoft Explorer Mouse uses BlueTrack technology and can track on ... (more) Microsoft Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Review - I4U ...

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store.apple.com - 10/14/2008
The Apple Store
— store.apple.com — We'll be back soon You can contact our telesales team at the following numbers: US 1-800-MY-APPLE Luxembourg... 800-25-278 Australia 133-622 Nederland 0800 0200 570 België 0800/99 846 New Zealand 0800-69-27753 Belgique 0800/93 932 Norge 800-33-034 Canada ... (more) The Apple Store

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Apple Stops Mac Mini Shipments to Retailers, Says to Expect No More
gizmodo.com - 10/21/2008
Apple Stops Mac Mini Shipments to Retailers, Says to Expect No More
— gizmodo.com — The Mac mini may be pronounced dead as soon as today's Apple earnings conference call, as two... major retailers in Europe have confirmed to me that they can't order any more of the little computers. While this could signal an updated model coming ... (more) Apple Stops Mac Mini Shipments to Retailers, Says to ...

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  • JustJosh JustJosh
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    Very funny.

    V-beep isn't that bad. It's actually a pretty decent operating system. I notice those "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC ads" generally are very misleading. But they are still funny, I will give Apple that. 

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Apple's Latest Ads Gibe Microsoft's Latest Ads
DriverHeaven.net — ... We know from last week's Apple event that humble though it might try to be, even Apple feels the "Mac vs. PC" ads are an overwhelming success. Try as they might, Microsoft hasn't been able to come up with a similarly engaging campaign (sorry, Jerry). The latest set of Apple ads, unveiled yesterday, point out just that. ____________ Source: Tech-Ex ...

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