Welcome to the Microsoft Store

[albyxit]

Ahah this is awesome! Go PC!

[Jenuya]

Saying Windows is bad because of viruses is stupid. It only has viruses because its one of the most popular Operating Systems in the world. And there are people that are hell bent on ruining the experience for others. I've used OSX and I like it too. Macs work out of the box because they make the computers. It is specifically tailored to just macs. Windows is can be used on -anything-. I'm using Windows 7 RC on my PC, with Vista on my laptop. I like 7, fantastic OS. It's all preferences.

[Leuchtephilip]

all Noobs who gave 1 Star are Noobs ->!

[tr0n001]

I didn't even know there was a microsoft store, windows 7 is amazing so far, but who in the right mind would buy an OS?

[hamiltonwallace]

I went to their store Thursday and was impressed. Yes, Apple fanboys, they are 8 years late, but to the rest of us, we'll walk out of a Microsoft store feeling better about the company than we did walking in.

[joshua2k]

Wow... So many mac fanboys.

[netbleach1]

Why u guys r hating ,,, u didnt hate apple when they did these ads about microsoft ,, so microsoft had to fight back ... plus 10 yrs ago u guys wouldnt even know what apple is ,,i do not hate apple ,, well i love it .. but i still respect microsoft for everything they did to the computer world ... and i think microsoft entered the history ,,, but apple didnt and will never do coz everything they did it was a copy of something else but with nicer design and featires.

[xraytech]

The store should have a some Macs running Windows 7 via Boot Camp. To bring in the Mac crowd.

Enough of this FanBoy MS Bashing. Good luck MS, can't wait to see an MS Store in the SF Bay Area. Competition is a good thing.

from a Rabid Mac user

[kubomon17]

oh and look at this - my comment has to be approved first! wow this really is 100% what i would expect from microsoft...

[akshea]

er... Loading this video crashed my window 7.

[rodrigoppinheiro]

Sorry, iprefer Apple Stores

[jerrry13157]

hey look its a apple store! o wait.... my bad. they just look so alike.....

[claymanproduction]

An apple store has like 3 laptops to choose from.

[VonHelp]

Shameless, the floor, the way computers are arranged and the "Ritual" of high five. An excellent copy... well done Microsoft you are almost like apple, just fix the crashes, the virus, get an iPhone, iPod, and an Appstore.

[bronxred]

Creepy.

[reyli83]

That is taking it to a whole new level, a shameful one.

[Outlaw4Life390]

yeah...serious. It was only a matter of time before they tried this....even though they don't make their own computers....so I'm not really sure if you can call this a "Microsoft Store"

[blink4ever87]

such a blatent ripoff. look at the tards standing in line to throw $500 away on v7ista.

[heyDarren]

ummmm... and I like my PC. I really like Windows 7. I'm not so excited about the cheering gauntlet. I hope the stores become something useful like the Apple stores are.

[Frostbite545]

Wow... that made me die a little on the inside.

[cts76]

This is weird. Creepy weird. When Mac-heads do it, it's kinda over the top. But when PC-heads imitate Mac-heads... it's just creepy weird. Microsoft is acting out its own version of Single White Female.

[arnijul]

Why the hell are they clapping their fucking hands? Clapping for eachother.. because windows 7 came out?

Have everybody just gone CRAZY?

[omgsideburns]

meh, my apples crash as much as my windows pcs.

give it up for microsoft for making software that works over a broad range of hardware.

[boognish1975]

How incredibly innovative!

[rflair88]

Thats just embarrassing. Complete rip off of Apple. No Shame

[dragngt]

Finally, some of you see just how far Microsoft goes to copy Apple. A company that holds less than 10% of the total computer market makes MS run about doing things like this.

I will never set foot in a MS store.

[yushijin]

I feel dumber just watching this.

[sgraham53]

Don't you mean Welcome to the Apple Store? Where are the iPhones?

[yushijin]

I feel dumber just watching this.

[deonr775]

That's really creepy. It's like a identity theft, but in retail marketing. *shivers*

[mrg98133]

@sj6media:

At 33 sec. you can see "Microsoft" on the back wall.

[theiPodone]

get a mac pc fags

[thaggas]

I'm a Mac fanboy, but you need to learn some manners. What would your mother say?

Wait, hang on. I'll ask her.

[LightsDawn951]

i was watching the video and my pc crashed...ironic.

[sj6media]

Is it really that easy to fool people? This video is fake! That is probably Apple poking fun at Microsoft for opening up a store. Think people! Why would Microsoft open a store that looks precisely like a Apple store. Yes Microsoft copies and ofter perfects. But do your eally think they would go through the trouble of copying a whole relail store? Think!

[Eirefred]

See ! Pro PCs still haven't realized Microshit copies everyting :D

[bandalay]

Where's your sarcasm emoticon?

[smileyborg]

Dude. this is real. google it.

[speeed0]

believe it.

[EditFrame]

Why are they clapping? Where the happy that the doors opened and the building didn't collapse. Can't wait for the first video of the blue screen of death up on the wall monitors.

[krislovescalifornia]

um....really? this is the best they could do...copy somebody? microsoft, i'm disappointed at your total, complete lack of originality.

[logicalnoise]

apple just got sued for violating 12 nokia patents with the iphone. Every company steals something from another one.

[linkinpain]

they even copied the way apple celebrates the opening of a new apple store.. pathetic.. lol

[GrundleflyDOTcom]

Ooo, jerkycam

[michellecrandall]

Cringe worthy.

[birdshake]

Apple fanboys are out in full force today.

[gwohlwen]

reminds me of the awkward feeling i got when i went to Cold Stone Creamery for the first time. I didn't return for another year and i like their ice cream.

[schinoussa]

Not an atom of creativity in Redmond. Not a single one!

Microsoft. YOU FAIL!

[originalrecipes]

This is the day that Microsoft will extinguish all these Apple Stores. Microsoft didn't copy anything. The store looks original and fresh. I'm sure their going to sell more Zunes at this store than Apple sells iPods on their pathetic stores.

[ConnorMcph]

Wow, apple store rip off. you can deny it but you know it's true. It's ok, apple doesn't have to worry, their stores and products are much better.

try to do something good that's original microsoft

[LappyBags]

Why is it that Microsoft can never do anything original!!! They ALWAYS have to copy Apple. The store is an exact copy of an Apple Store, how'd they get away with that. To be honest I can't see how the stores are going to make any money, I really can't. I hope it fails.

[idkwhatsthat]

Seriously?

Microsoft...please come up with something of your own! Be creative!

[RobLoveMac]

Apple rip off. Is the same

[Tymmz]

this is so bad!!!!

[GDorofu]

As a Mac user, I can't understand why people are being negative. Competition in the retail space is a good thing people. I look forward to checking one of these out when/if one opens near me.

[d2globalinc]

ha - guess MS has to try something to try to have a hip image for the consumer.. Biz's are looking elsewhere and its only going to continue as more and more options or should I say Innovative options come to market.

[TweeterMan287]

Why such a low rating? It's not like Apple has a copyright to having a store; Microsoft can have one too.

[CookieCatcher]

They do say Great Minds think alike. I'm disappointed, I was hoping Microsoft would have a unique look. I think they could have done better then this.

[curmi]

Seems a Windows fan boi couldn't handle the negative comments. :-)

[tacanderson]

I left comments unmoderated and people decided to take the MS bashing to personal attacks on the employees so I had to move to moderated comments and am now going back through and re-approving. This could take me a while.

[bboybaroo]

moderating is so PC

[SlyJuice]

Seriously?

[NeoVisual9]

Where is the APPLE logo???.. oh wait.. this is MS store?... i don't get it... wow.. they fooled me for a sec. Yes I am being sarcastic. Good luck MS-Apple-like stores. =)

[iskazam]

Why are Microsoft logos in Apple Store..I am confused.

[NeoVisual9]

I know! 2 things are missing: the Apple logo, and the good quality products. People probably went in, screamed, looked around and went out screaming when they realized it was not the Apple Store! LOL

[jaredigital]

Pretty sure they just scraped the Apple logo off the front glass and refinished a few tables. Nice clone job.

[UhaulWebTeam]

I don't think it's about "ripping off" the apple store. It's more about competing with them. I say, bring it! competition ALWAYS benefits the consumer (that's you and me by the way). I was at the store by the way. It looks pretty nice. Yes-there were a few design cues taken from apple. but this place is way more high-tech (believe it or not). Surface was on display, the screen that went around the entire store was pretty neat too. Though, greetings with cheers is kinda goofy, but it was fun!

[fourthguy]

Competing? But imitation is a form of flattery...

[msjuliejulie1]

umm, nice video quality Microsoft. Creepy.

[jeffryjirraf]

the fake cheering is just irritating

[Moooboy]

Lame

[colemanster]

Yeah, where did all the negative comments go?

[RobLoveMac]

my comment was not negative. i only sad its the same like the Apple store. so no creativity.

[NtlgntNrg]

Windows sucks big time, but it's good for games. I have a nice PC for games, and a Mac for work and school.

And I hate Internet Explorer, it gives me troubles when I design my website! Switch to Firefox people!

[Kaminix]

Google Chrome

[AdrenalineSleep]

Sad. Pathetic. Funny. I hope someone at Microsoft sees every sly well deserved backhanded comment.

Fire everyone in the creative team. Everyone!

[HanabiLtd]

Curious, it looks like an Apple store.

[Tr33fiddy]

I like MS but this is repulsive.

[afsalvo]

OMG, This is so pathetic! Microsoft doesn't have a creative idea left. Copying Mac stores down to the clothing and tags.

They are doomed to live secondhand.

[NeoVisual9]

Even the tables look the same!

[1StOfDecember]

Why does Microsoft always copy others original ideas?

So pathetic.

Fail.

[fireguy]

I think all the blue screens are great ;)

[ilov3lala]

i would love to see some bsod in the store

[Roundlay]

It looks like they re-skinned an Apple store

[dirtbaglol]

More staff than customers. Lolllllll.

[ilov3lala]

i saw fatass

[ichrispod]

Wonder if this was taken with an iPhone...

[tlm327]

wow....microsoft stooped to a new low..thats the biggest rip off i have ever seen. ha, way to go microsoft you proved that apple is better, ill be switching next time i get a laptop....wonder how long it will be till my comment gets deleted

[potat3o]

trolls are trolling

[earthlingdave]

Wow, when did this new Apple store open?!

[TheDerekMoore]

Pathetic! That's not copying the Apple stores at all! Can Microsoft be more original other than their OS?

[dhunwick]

Oh my this is horrifying, this is about as blatant as it gets, keep up the good work M$. Gotta say I would be ashamed to work there.

[ksharpe]

I think it's funny how it's a blatant rip-off of the Apple Store... They even had to try to steal Apple employees. haha. I guess MS can't come up with their own ideas or concepts.

[1StOfDecember]

why does microsoft always trying to copy others? Pathetic.

[RunOverProductions]

Looks like they hired Apples interior designer...

[crcwoot]

Kudos to Microsoft...they've figure out something else Apples does that's worth copying.

[crcwoot]

Just one more way in which Microsoft tries to copy Apple.

[niniking]

owned.

[taboreqq]

Those screams are not necessarily :-)

[vishalsuri13]

Lol, that's so unoriginal!!

[0501701]

woaw! whats with the low ratings?

[IanAldrighetti]

Apple fanboys can't handle the success Microsoft really has. They also can't handle the fact that no Apple Store opening has had such a success.

[MasterTeh]

It's fun to hate on Microsoft.

[jpolchar]

what happened here? did Microsoft get Apple to design them a retail store?

[kalafalas246]

the reason they opened a retail store on the same day as launch of windows 7 is because there going to have to have a designated place to downgrade everyones computer to xp after they realize it sucks.

and they made it look exactly like an apple store (infinite possibilities? really? with he apps plying and shit?)

[Yensid98]

Wow, not only do they rip off the store idea, right on down to their Guru Bar, but they even mimic the way Apple treats store openings.

They say mimicry is the highest form of flattery. If so, Apple should be feeling pretty darn special right about now.

[RobLoveMac]

WOOOOOHHOOOOOOOO WE ARE TRYING TO BE A APPLE STORE

this proofs the have no creativity

This is how apple stores are doing for years. watch this make theme look fake. the even copied the tables in a different color

[eyk0i]

No troll wearing an Apple shirt?

[tacanderson]

Not at the event, just here in the comments :)

[egreenwald]

Is this a joke video? Who would be this excited about going to a Microsoft store? SNOOZE

[RunOverProductions]

ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzz.........­............

[ByronFortescue]

Lol, why copy the stupidest thing off all Apple stores, the loud cheering and clapping for customers buying a newly released product..

And indeed, pathetic

[neverending4181]

Shouldn't they be in suits? PC users aren't so laid back. This is a blatant, and pathetic attempt on how much MS feels threatened by Apple.

[MasterTeh]

The *what* of ignorance? Sorry... I couldn't hear your point through your usage of the incorrect word. :D

[ziptie73]

You spelled "sea" wrong in "see of ignorance."

-20+ year Mac & Unix user

[HadleyRille]

Wow. Of all the possible choices that could be made about layout, furnishings, finishes, employee uniforms, etc. Microsoft shows an astounding lack of creativity and originality. That's a pretty shameless copy of an Apple store. Really? Couldn't think of ANYTHING to do differently?

[c0mmunist]

Apple store anyone? complete fail microsoft.

[tripjack]

Microsoft - no original ideas since... well ever.

[RunOverProductions]

LOLOL did they also hire Apples interior designer too?

[Snowmit]

This is the Apple Store running bootcamp.

[Adren888]

Looks like a cheaper, lamer copy of an apple store

[cwfrederick]

haha, that pretty much sums it up

[greenglowproductions]

fail. copy apple much?

[ricktowers]

Really? I'm not one of those Mac vs PC fan boys but I have to admit that Apple wins this one. It's a complete copy and rip off of an Apple store minus the Apple logo.

[MarcoSuarez123]

This is so sad.

[infinitethrill]

It's not like they launched anything... Cheering because people are walking in? Yeah. Not like when the crowd going the entire length of the mall cheers when Leopard was launched...

[DavidMcElroy1]

Just change the logos and you'd be SURE you were watching an Apple store opening. It's great to copy what works, but this degree of copying is comical.

[Windowsvsakawyse]

looks just like a apple store except with crap pcs!

[number1ftg]

MS is so original!

[jpfolch]

what happened to the old apple store? i like it better.....

[huwmac]

Oh dear

[Malithion2001]

Fail

[deweytann]

WTCrap? Looks like an apple store... copy cats. Can't they come up with their own ideas.

[bdorr67]

Anyone else notice how Microsoft is always 3 to 5 years behind Apple?

[HelmetVancouver]

Lame lame lame. Microsoft has never had any shame and it looks like Ballmer is keeping up the tradition.

[Soulconter]

This reminds me of something... -.-

[ShawnLevasseur]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

[mevdev]

That Apple store looks a bit odd.

[iPedro]

Nice.... microsoftstore: you deleted 100 or so comments because there was a general consensus throughout that Microsoft just ripped off the Apple Store to the minute detail.

[HelmetVancouver]

lame lame lame - Microsoft has never had any shame. Looks like Ballmer is keeping up the tradition.

[captphatsidy]

Did they just kill all the comments? There were about 50 of them on here talking about how pathetic it was that they blatantly ripped off the Apple Store. Now they're all gone?

[cky2k04]

yup, they removed mine I think lol

[tacanderson]

When I posted these videos I left all comments unmoderated. That was obviously a mistake. Since several dozen people felt the need to move beyond just the usual Apple fan boi comments and attack the employees. I've turned all comments to be moderated and am going back through and approving all of them. It way take me a while.

[andynic77]

Lame

[JonFabritius]

After all the years of criticism, blaming Microsoft of copying Apple instead of coming up with new stuff themselves, they come up with... a record-breakingly blatant display of non-inventiveness? With all the brain and brawn in that company, what's wrong with it - why can't they break out of the mold?

[chipsoalan]

I'm not against windows or anything

I'm actually happy for the opening of their first store

but for some reason this video makes me feel sorry for them...

[vasicp]

Are we sure this is not an Apple store? It looks practically identical!

[shadowstormnet]

Still trying to find a single part of the apple store they didn't rip off. Down to color coordinated shirts, and the hi-five cheering most apple stores have done for openings/big launches.

[AdrenalineSleep]

Really. Is no one over at Microsoft thinking? I imagine you have to have some creative thinking employees over there who are quite embarrassed at the stupidity of this.

"Do what Apple does" is not a strategy. Not in operating systems, not in software, not in services and not in marketing and product presentation.

Idiots

[TMisisco]

When was the last time M$ a truly innovative idea?

[Klaymator14]

Meh.

[snooky101]

How can you support this type of company?

All they are about is following in apples foot steps.

[omzig33]

This is so pathetic. Just sad.

[mutorsound]

HAHAHAHA. Um, HAHAHAHA. Nice design, how um... Apple?

Way to go Microsoft, leading as always.

[frigginthing]

Wow, the store front looks an awful lot like Apple Store, Bulling, Birmingham, UK.

As does the store layout, and the exuberant whooping as people enter the store.

The could not copy Apple any more if they tried!

Suprised they didn't do a glowing Windows Logo above the entrance too.

[sdafsadasdasda]

how stupid

[CLeeSelig]

Copy Apple more please! *eye roll*

[FrankTinsley]

The sound of prolonged forced cheering is terrifying.

[clith]

srsly?

[livegreenly]

wish I was there!

[mrmatalino]

Looks just like an Apple Store!! Microsoft proves over and over how they copy Apple. Pathetic. Really pathetic.

[starkhalo]

lol how pathetic