Author Topic: Microsoft doesn't like IBM (Read 2432 times)

EverythingIBM · « **on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 02:34:50 »

The above image was microsoft's laptop scout feature a few years back. This screenshot is already a few years old, but I thought I would post it for all to enjoy.

First thing that caught my was the thinkpad. But look at what the bubble says "this laptop is about as heavy as a SMALL DOG?!?!"

Thinkpads are actually very light, one of the lighter laptops I've held. Still light even with the 9-cell battery packs.

ch_123 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 04:01:50 »

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/368660.stm

Mental Hobbit · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 05:00:16 »

IBM... aren't they the guys whose stupidity we owe the Microsoft monopoly? I hate them too.

mr_a500 · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 05:22:07 »

How about this?

mr_a500 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 05:51:30 »

Good comeback. (not really)

Lame? I think not. In fact, I'm posting this using that 1987 Amiga 500. You try that with a 1987 PC running Windows 1.0. I dare you.

mr_a500 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 06:05:48 »

Those Microsoft bastards - bad mouthing the Amiga like that.

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 16:33:40 »

Quote from: mr_a500;185679

Good comeback. (not really)

Lame? I think not. In fact, I'm posting this using that 1987 Amiga 500. You try that with a 1987 PC running Windows 1.0. I dare you.

You actually could if you used Arachne.

mr_a500 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 18:10:07 »

Quote from: EverythingIBM;185790

You actually could if you used Arachne.

Fascinating. It looks like you're right.

But... the 1987 PC would certainly be heavier than a small dog.

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 18:20:05 »

Quote from: mr_a500;185811

Fascinating. It looks like you're right.

But... the 1987 PC would certainly be heavier than a small dog.

Well someone has to weigh this bastard:

So, go run and weigh your amiga, then someone with a 1987 PS/2 computer can weigh theirs.

I would if I had one.

kishy · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 18:32:33 »

30-286, in the same case with roughly equivalent hardware inside (that's a 55SX pictured), is "a couple Model Ms" in weight.

Additionally, 55SX is 386 and MCA. Screw that.

mr_a500 · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 18:37:58 »

Quote from: EverythingIBM;185814

So, go run and weigh your amiga, then someone with a 1987 PS/2 computer can weigh theirs.

I would if I had one.

I think this picture here basically covers the weight difference between 1987 PC and Amiga 500:

kishy · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 18:46:32 »

Quote from: webwit;185823

Please use standard American units. How many small dogs is that?

I've got a 2 year old shih tzu (is that considered an American unit??). I'd say the computer is maybe 3 of her.

kishy · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 19:09:17 »

Ours just likes to run out in the mud.

kishy · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 19:39:58 »

Quote from: ripster;185832

Cute! Barks softly and carries a big stick!

Not so soft. Surprisingly loud and deep bark, actually.

She does like big sticks though.

EverythingIBM · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 19:46:05 »

Good doggy... chew that macbook.

Nonmouse · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 19:58:54 »

Quote from: webwit;185823

Please use standard American units. How many small dogs is that?

Unpossible. The dog pictured is clearly a Welsh Corgi (weight ~13 kilos), so only metric (or possibly Imperial) small dog units are appropriate.

kishy · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 20:07:45 »

I assure you, she's a shih tzu.

ricercar · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 22 May 2010, 20:31:41 »

This thread has really gone to the dogs

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Author Topic: Microsoft doesn't like IBM (Read 2432 times)