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Apple bites back at Laptop Hunter ads, 'agrees' with Microsoft that Macs are cool
engadget.com - 4/17/2009
Apple bites back at Laptop Hunter ads, 'agrees' with Microsoft that Macs are cool
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Looks like Apple finally has something to say to Laura, Giampaulo, Lisa, Jackson, and any future laptop hunters showcased in Microsoft's new commercial series. In a statement to Macworld , spokesperson Bill Evans goes through the usual list of touted Mac features -- security, stability, ...
Apple Responds to Microsoft's Laptop Hunter Ads [Apple]
i.gizmodo.com - 4/17/2009
Apple Responds to Microsoft's Laptop Hunter Ads [Apple]
— i.gizmodo.com — If you thought Microsoft's laptop hunter ads ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) were catty, check... out Apple's response. A PC is no bargain when it doesn't do what you want," Apple spokesman Bill Evans says. "The one thing that both Apple and Microsoft can agree on is ... (more) Apple Responds to Microsoft's Laptop Hunter Ads [Apple]

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