Comments on: Microsoft Tries to Copy Apple Store, Scottsdale AZ Store Opening Reveals Extent of Blatant Plagiarism

By: Bart

Bart — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:26:06 +0000

Nice overview (and site). The detailed comparison of the Microsoft and Apple stores is pretty eye-opening. Looks like this pre-opening leaked sketch of the Microsoft Store wasn’t so far off the mark:
http://www.microsplot.com/blog/2009/10/leaked_microsoft_retail_store_concept_sketch

Keep up the good writing!

By: Kev

Kev — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:40:27 +0000

@OP Editor, Nice article conclusion punch line!

By: OP Editor

OP Editor — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:43:47 +0000

Hey Gary, Neat analysis in your article. I wouldn’t say you copied my material at all. We have the same conclusions, but took different routes.

LOL, funny coincidence with captcha. How ironic.

FYI, the anti-spam words were developed before Microsoft section was added to the site, so some of the words (actually, many of the words) probably won’t apply to MS.

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:28:40 +0000

I deliberately didn’t look at your Web page until I had posted my own analysis of the second Microsoft store in Mission Viejo. Hmmm-m-m. I seem to have copied your material. Seriously, it’s pretty obvious what Microsoft is up to, so it’s not unusual we should both come to the same conclusion and write about it. I appreciate that you took the time and trouble to find old photos and compared the videos. Great! (Interestingly, the anti-spam word I was asked to type when entering this comment was “innovate.” Weird!)

[OP edit, article here: http://www.ifoapplestore.com/db/2009/10/31/microsoft-opening-contrived-store-lacks-depth/ ]