Sun, 01/25/2009 - 10:09pm — 9to5 Mac Pro (not verified)
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The first computer in the commercial looks to be a mac, so I'm going to say NO...but I hope it is real, because microsoft will be the laughing stock of the technology world.
Oh. My. God. That was the worse thing I have ever seen. I'm almost begging them to bring back Jerry and Bill. Then again, I hope this is real so that we can all finally put the last nail on Microsoft's coffin. And yes, that is a Mac they are using.
LOL! omg I'm choking on my water here! Sorry but I just couldn't bring myself to finish the whole video. What the hell possesses microsoft to keep making these death defyingly embarrassing internal company videos?
oh my god this is the funniest thing i have ever seen. i cant believe that micro$oft would put this ad out their with their name on it. yeah they are a terrible marketing company BUT COME ON! this is ridiculous.
This is great! I wonder if this was a elaborate joke by the Vista work group... they would be the ones to go to if wanted to create a real "masterpiece" of crap.
Don't you think it's a bit early for April fools jokes, MS?
Real or not, that's a joke. Who the hell would ever use a thing like that for a legitimate reason?
It's the most annoying ad in times, but don't forget there could be a huge market for this. Every kid will love this app. It's no garageband but a much more selfthinking app that will accompany your singing. No musical skills necessary. It doesn't look very kid or userfriendly though. But still, the idea coul be a hit imo.
Old news. Yes it's real & yes it's as bad as it looks. Plus the video is misleading - it's not as easy to your create music as it makes out. "Lisa, I've never heard you sing" - call yourself a Dad!
My exact reaction, too -- either you're her brand-new step dad, or you work waaaaaay too many hours. The alternative is that Songsmith is capable of helping autistic children sing!
How could such a powerful company become so incompetent so fast. They rode their fat Windows horse too long and now in the 4th quarter they are stuck with a very transparent offense full of blunders and comical moments. The Dark Side becomes Dilbert.
Honestly, How does Balmer survive. The board must be as clueless as he is.
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The first computer in the
The first computer in the commercial looks to be a mac, so I'm going to say NO...but I hope it is real, because microsoft will be the laughing stock of the technology world.
yes, that is a mac - with a
yes, that is a mac - with a lot of shit on it - which technically can run Windows. But could this be real?
That is one terminated ad
That is one terminated ad agency..........
Oh. My. God. That was the
Oh. My. God. That was the worse thing I have ever seen. I'm almost begging them to bring back Jerry and Bill. Then again, I hope this is real so that we can all finally put the last nail on Microsoft's coffin. And yes, that is a Mac they are using.
Yeah. It's Real...
It's real, and if you go to www.research.microsoft.com/songmith then you can find a download page for a free trial. Haven't tried it, don't want to.
Real. http://research.microso
Real.
http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/projects/songsmith/video_...
LOLZ!!!!!!!11
LOL! omg I'm choking on my water here! Sorry but I just couldn't bring myself to finish the whole video. What the hell possesses microsoft to keep making these death defyingly embarrassing internal company videos?
oh my god this is the
oh my god this is the funniest thing i have ever seen. i cant believe that micro$oft would put this ad out their with their name on it. yeah they are a terrible marketing company BUT COME ON! this is ridiculous.
I give them credit for trying but the commercial is inexcusable
I give Microsoft credit for trying new things but the commercial is inexcusably bad. My daughter would love this program - she sings all day long.
As for the commercial actors, they should find new careers immediately.
good lord..
cool concept, but for mercy's sake, please be a fake commercial.
Microsoft will burn in hell
Microsoft will burn in hell for this...
This rivals the Oozinator in bad ideas.
jesus christ.
jesus christ.
First they ditched Flight
First they ditched Flight Simulator now they present this crap. I start to think that Balmer is actually getting paid by Apple.
wow... that was god awful!
wow... that was god awful!
The whole story
Check out the NY Times article for the details: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/business/25digi.html?ref=technology
Then go to Youtube. If you think the ad video is bad you haven't seen anything until you have see what the software does to classic rock and roll!!
It is getting to the point that I can almost....but only almost, feel sorry for Microsoft.
Why do I get the feeling that
Why do I get the feeling that Microsoft engineering team came up with and stared in their own commercial for this?
This is great! I wonder if
This is great! I wonder if this was a elaborate joke by the Vista work group... they would be the ones to go to if wanted to create a real "masterpiece" of crap.
What?
Don't you think it's a bit early for April fools jokes, MS?
Real or not, that's a joke. Who the hell would ever use a thing like that for a legitimate reason?
wow
That was unbelievable. Grade A cheese.
I laughed so hard I was crying
This site may be down (not sure) but it had the funniest example of what you can do with songsmith.
http://music.metafilter.com/2943/Runnin-With-The-Songsmith
It is real and rumor has it
It is real and rumor has it that Microsoft put in that MacBook to create more buzz.
My favorite line
"Microsoft huh? So it's... pretty easy to use?"
there is also a parody of this short movie
If I recall well was on macenstein...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d77eycBpuBY
... at least is a parody...
best part? When he comes back home and talk to his "...wife"...
They also have the nerve to
They also have the nerve to release "Microsoft Crapsmith" at $30. :P
Uh... yes, it's real. Jeez,
Uh... yes, it's real. Jeez, where have you people been for the last week?
It's the most annoying ad in
It's the most annoying ad in times, but don't forget there could be a huge market for this. Every kid will love this app. It's no garageband but a much more selfthinking app that will accompany your singing. No musical skills necessary. It doesn't look very kid or userfriendly though. But still, the idea coul be a hit imo.
These must be 10 of the 5000
These must be 10 of the 5000 people MS is laying off...
Old news. Yes it's real &
Old news. Yes it's real & yes it's as bad as it looks. Plus the video is misleading - it's not as easy to your create music as it makes out. "Lisa, I've never heard you sing" - call yourself a Dad!
"I've never heard you sing"
My exact reaction, too -- either you're her brand-new step dad, or you work waaaaaay too many hours. The alternative is that Songsmith is capable of helping autistic children sing!
How could such a powerful
How could such a powerful company become so incompetent so fast. They rode their fat Windows horse too long and now in the 4th quarter they are stuck with a very transparent offense full of blunders and comical moments. The Dark Side becomes Dilbert.
Honestly, How does Balmer survive. The board must be as clueless as he is.