''as they practically use the same tactics''? I'd say, exactly the same tactics - I mean, m$ INVENTED such tactics (a variety of deceptions based on a need for you to be CONNECTED, right?). And just look at this "language"! How offensive! As "low" as it gets! Screw-gled, right?! O Billy, darling, the more you're desperate, the more micro and softer you get...

As the proverb says: Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself!

Not to say I like M$ much but, I like this ad most of it is true but M$ can't really complain as they practically use the same tactics. Reminds me of "Hi I'm a Mac, and I'm a PC" ads..

At least you can use Windows without an internet connection.... I'm not saying ChromeOS is bad though. As long as you have access to the internet, it's perfectly functional. The implementation could have been better, but consider the cost difference between Chromebooks and Windows based laptops. Chromebooks still have a price advantage...even though it's getting smaller.

Simply pathetic.. M$ , is this really the way how to make people go and buy your stuff? Isn't your newest office cloud based BTW? I'd love to see that douchebag getting a win8 laptop with no touchscreen and see how he could work with that. STEAM OS please show up asap.

SteamOS isn't a real OS. It's a custom Linux so heavily gimped it's useless. There's no browser support. All software must come from Steam. Valve has more control over SteamOS than Apple does over OSX. Gabe Newell complained about the supposed "walled garden" approach that MS took with Win8, yet went 10 steps further in an attempt to have total control over SteamOS.

I'd say, exactly the same tactics - I mean, m$ INVENTED such tactics (a variety of deceptions based on a need for you to be CONNECTED, right?). And just look at this "language"! How offensive! As "low" as it gets! Screw-gled, right?! O Billy, darling, the more you're desperate, the more micro and softer you get...

This has nothing to do with Bill Gates. He's not the one actually running MS. In reality, he has nearly nothing to do with the running of MS.

laughing at how the chrome book is a brick while not online when they were just talking about how everyone has online access when they tried to pull this **** with the xbone always making sure you're logged in? ok microsoft.

This vid is hilarious XD It's funny coz its true. I worked in a hardware store for 4 years and these things were most useless, worst selling machine of our entire inventory. They do so... little.

Yeah its lol 😀

This made me chuckle, I wonder if Microsoft's PR and Advertising department have even met. Glass houses and stones.

Isn't your newest office cloud based BTW?

Office 365 doesn't need to be on the cloud to be usable. The premium subscription includes a full fledged office package, and works without being connected to a network, with exception of Outlook ofc.

I'd love to see that douchebag getting a win8 laptop with no touchscreen and see how he could work with that.

Do you think that it is hard or impossible to use Windows 8 / 8.1 on a laptop without a touchscreen?

This vid is hilarious XD It's funny coz its true. I worked in a hardware store for 4 years and these things were most useless, worst selling machine of our entire inventory. They do so... little.

The worst part of this is, that Windows 8 / 8.1 Pro tablets do a lot in comparison. A lot of the newer models are entire laptops.

Do you think that it is hard or impossible to use Windows 8 / 8.1 on a laptop without a touchscreen?

I hate my Windows 8 laptop with a fiery passion, I haven't changed the OS in a futile attempt to adapt to it. It's annoying as **** and it's as if Micro$haft went out of their way to make it like that. I hope there is a special place in hell for Ballmer.

Not to say I like M$ much but, I like this ad most of it is true but M$ can't really complain as they practically use the same tactics. Reminds me of "Hi I'm a Mac, and I'm a PC" ads..

I liked those ad's Mac could do everything a PC could do minus really being a gaming platform. With the added bonus Virus are non existent compared to PC. I hate all things MS always have. No choice in using MS os if I want to actual game on PC though

http://nowgamer.net-genie.co.uk/siteimage/scale/0/0/357350.jpg Remember this? Now they're calling Google out for it? lmfao.

This was actually quite clever, and it felt like a genuine snippet out of an episode of Pawn Stars.

I heard some good things about the Chrome book. I am surprised that they used the Pawn Star guys. That was kind of humorous. Very true stuff that they said in this video that if your Internet connection is down then the Chrome Book is worthless. But on the other hand about it being a real laptop that is just false and a bs statement. To me the Chrome book is just a DRM laptop because you need an internet connection to use it.

Yeah, the video is cheesy, however people really buy Chromebooks cause they're cheap, then ask their more techy friends to help install Office and other Windows-related apps, then complain that MS is bad as Office and other Windows apps won't work. While I'm against negative marketing, it's not only MS, and just typing "M$ bad" is wrong. Long before Microsoft, Apple did the same with PC vs Mac ad, except for lack of valid arguments. And while current IE is really usable, Google promises faster Internet when you change your browser, despite the bandwidth being the limiting factor in most cases. Will I buy Chromebook? No, because it can't do stuff that I want, just as the ad says and I'm satisfied with my Windows 8.1-powered ThinkPad. In a similar way I use Chrome as a browser, as Firefox is way too slow, IE lacks features, and Opera is in a transition. Just pick what you need. I didn't buy Windows Phone 7, and opted for SGS2, as it was a better option. Perhaps when Windows Phone 9 is relased, I'll buy one, but who knows? Always pick the best option. Saying that this or that sucks without any reliable arguments is just wasting the time of you and the post readers.

I heard some good things about the Chrome book. I am surprised that they used the Pawn Star guys. That was kind of humorous. Very true stuff that they said in this video that if your Internet connection is down then the Chrome Book is worthless. But on the other hand about it being a real laptop that is just false and a bs statement. To me the Chrome book is just a DRM laptop because you need an internet connection to use it.

+1 I have to work without Internet connection from time to time, but I can understand that it's a problem that doesn't exist for many people. I wouldn't call it a DRM, but a limitation. When buying stuff or investing time in finding a free product and learning using it, people can just make a list of attributes the product must have, should have, and would be kinda useful to have, and then get the product. If having real local storage, being able to run Windows apps, or being able to run without Internet is on your "must have" list, Chromebook is bad for you. However if they're not, perhaps it's not a bad option.

Just like that ad by Apple. Instead of spending money on fixing their problems, Microsoft spends more on advertising. "Rick says that because the Chromebook applications are web based, when you are not connected to the web, it's basically a brick. " This is the same company that wanted always online and 24 hour sign ins for the Xbox One.

I have a Chromebook and it is a brick with out an internet connection. However, it is advertised as having to have an internet connection to use in the first place. Besides, you can install Linux on it and use it offline.