Jerry Seinfeld Goes Back to Mac
Earlier this year, it emerged that Microsoft was paying Jerry Seinfeld $10 million to appear in advertisements along side Bill Gates. Shortly before the "I'm a PC" series began airing, the company released two very confusing commercials starring Seinfeld and Gates. If you don't remember them, check them out below.
TUAW reports that in the latest episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Jerry Seinfeld is seen discussing ideas with Seinfeld creator Larry David. In the scene, a MacBook Pro is prominently shown on Jerry's desk. Not exactly surprising given the fact that when the Microsoft commercials aired, a lot of people pointed out that Macs have appeared in Jerry's apartment in Seinfeld before. That said, Microsoft probably still isn't pleased. I mean, they did give him ten million bucks to be in a commercial about nothing.
No, you need the Macbook Wheel!
No, you need the Macbook Wheel!
You might want to go back to 2005 then when Apple last sold one buttoned mice.
Anyway, who cares about Jerry? I don't. If a superstar is using a mac (or PC), do I follow just because? hell no.
Priceless video!
Serves MS right for paying 10 million bucks to a spokesperson who probably can't flush his browser cache.
If MS had any clue, they would be running ads showing 3-4 way SLI systems with liquid cooling kits running the Games for Windows titles. It's just retarded that they insist on focusing on the budget PC demographic.
One day Microsoft will figure out how to market their platform.
Unless the world smartens up and goes completely Linux 8)
Everything about means and means that can afford that taste.
Jerry got Apple pro book, it does not mean i will get it.
Watch next episode of Jerry S.
- What...? Why this crap is doing on my table, and why we had to pay 1800 while i could have something better for 500???
FANBOY!
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LOL. It only took what, 21 years to adopt a proper mouse (going from the first Mac back in 1984)? That's a pretty good response to emerging technology if I ever saw it.
Personally, I can't stand the limited functionality of 3-button scroll-wheel mice anymore. Give me at least 2 additional thumb buttons!!!
What does his ethnic background or religious beliefs have to do with anything?
What you suggest is absurd. How many people could afford one of the builds you suggest? How many would even know what was being said in such an ad? No, MS needs to focus on winning back consumer confidence, and needs to continue targeting all consumers and not an elite few.
"That said, Microsoft probably still isn't pleased." Why not ask MS their reaction to the picture instead of assuming what their reaction would be? Or does that take too much time?
Tom's at times seems to post these little tidbits of "News" to insight Mac vs. MS hatred flame wars.
Come on Tom's get to real Journalism and do some research, ask questions of both sides and then write the article.
For pointing out a fact? Not really. Yes I use a Mac but I don't use an Apple mouse. I use a Microsoft mouse (Habu).
Yeah Apple have managed to produce some pretty shocking mice over the years. I was hoping the new multitouch one would be better but alas they didn't put in pinch to zoom and rotate support which means its a whole lot of multitouch surface with little use beyond up/down scrolling. A complete waste of technology if you ask me.
The first Xerox mouse had a single button, and Xerox PARC also designed a three-button model, but reduced the count to two for Xerox products. Apple retained the one button mouse for accessibility reasons, and they also thought that users would be less confused.
In reality, how many people know how to use the full functionality of a mouse? It is a low percentage, though kids pick it up faster than adults. Try explaining how to use the right-click of a mouse to adults...you'd think you were covering planetary mechanics.
Regarding the thumb wheels...I use Logitech Revolution MX mice with both my Windows and Mac OS. Both work the same way regardless of the OS. Two button mice have been available for Mac's for years, it is just that Apple chose not to ship them.