Dad
I had a horrible dream last night. I dreamt that plumbing in my house was about to burst and my house flood in a spectacular way. I was in a fit of panic for what seemed like hours, when at the last minute the doorbell rang and there was my dad standing there ready to solve everything.
Even though it was a dream, I woke up feeling immensely relieved and lucky to have him as my dad.
He puts up with my (sometimes) neurotic ways and is always there to help me talk things through or lend a hand. He can turn his hand to most things including electrical, plumbing, decorating and most DIY tasks, and is usually my first port of call when I have a problem or am just unsure about something.
He’ll help anyone though, not just me, including family, friends, neighbours and even strangers.
He’s also the most logical and methodical person I know, and is pretty calm in an emergency too. I like to think I’ve inherited some of those good qualities. I try to, anyway, but I also got some panic genes from my mum.
What I’m trying to say is that I couldn’t ask for a better role model.
I guess I probably don’t tell him often enough how much I appreciate him, but this is just my way of doing that.
Happy Fathers Day, Dad!
Microsoft vs. Apple
Microsoft Ad : Lauren Gets An HP Pavillion
Lauren wanted a Mac, but couldn’t afford one, and was forced to go for a cheaper “uncool” PC instead.
Apple Response : Elimination
Microsoft are trying to make the point that Windows PC’s are better value for money, but ask anyone who has used both, and see if they agree with you.
$30,000 to fill an iPod?
My response:
Firstly, the statement “it costs $30,000 dollars to fill an iPod” is slightly deceptive, given that iPods range from 1GB to 160GB. Ok, I nailed them on a technicality, but seriously who buys 120GB of music online? I’m not being funny, but with few exceptions, people with that amount of music didn’t buy it all legally.
Secondly, why would it cost that if you already own enough music to warrant buying such a large model? I have an 80GB model, and it certainly didn’t cost me $20,000 to fill. I want a player that works seamlessly with my desktop client, that’s why I use iPod & iTunes (and occasionally the iTunes Store).
Thirdly, it is a spurious argument. It’s like saying it would cost $30,000 to fill a set of CD shelves. So what?
I know someone who has 2000 cds and 1000 vinyl lps. Assuming an average of £10 (UKP) per item, a price he says is realistic, that’s about £30,000 ($45,951 USD). People who do spend that amount of money on music are passionate enough that they don’t want to just rent it, they want to own it. And guess what, they’re tastes are usually eclectic enough that the music they like can’t be found on the Zune store anyway.
So really, Microsoft, what exactly is your point?
All you’ve really succeeded in doing is reminding everyone how overpriced music really is and why so many turn to piracy. Having said that, anyone who “rents” their music is even more of a sucker than those who buy it legally.
Update:
Quoting Engadget:
P.S. If Wes looks familiar it’s because he was a contestant on Donald Trump’s The Apprentice. He was fired.
Microsoft’s ad campaigns crack me, so consistently, up (and not in a good way).