Mac OS 10.5 was far from perfect when it first came out. I sell both PCs and MACs, I regreted loading 10.5 on my demo units as they borked, many programs didn't work. I'd admit Apple did release updates fixing issues very quickly but I've yet to see ANY OS that is flaw free at the start nor do I ever expect to see one.
As for the ADs, they make you think, the meaning for them is not readily apparent. I think that's the point, what MS has done (along with computing in general) has and will continue to change the world. For both MAC and PC connectivity is key.
1) Ads generally don't build an audience, most people do not sit there waiting an ad to pop up (other than maybe the Super Bowl). You watching it is generally incidental (just happened to be there), however by making it episodal your more like to pay attention to it, even if your a MS hater. 2) MS is not going to run a negative ad about MAC, or at least not directly. Negative ads often back fire (think US election ads) and MS would have to be incredably stupid to do so. Personally I find the MAC ads funny, but they can be misleading. 3) This notion that "Vista caused the problem" in the general public only causes more problems. People tend to just blame it on Vista and give up, rather than finding the real issue at hand, most often a 3rd party issue. MAC has it lucky in this reguard as they can certify products some what forcing companies to do it there way. If MS was to get heavy handed, say with drivers, the lawsuits would fly. Nice double standard.
PS: I own a mac but put Vista on instead (yes I'm an ass).
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I love my little computing companion but I often find myself missing a full sized keyboard. I have been looking at several of these portable and flexible keyboards, but I can't seem to make up my mind about which I should buy. I don't want the keyboard to be overly expensive, but I want it to be good quality. Also, how difficult is it to type on these keyboards? Thanks!"
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