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Posted May 23, 2006 07:00 by Karen R.
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We all know (or at least observed) that sheep have strong flocking behavior. They seem like they don't have lives of their own and always go with the flow. This is the reason for SanDisk's use of the woolly creature in their iDon't campaign. iDon't.com is SanDisk's marketing campaign to convince people that their Sansa e200 is the better choice compared to iPod. They are trying to convince people that "going with the flow" and "going mainstream" is not the best thing to do, so you should "Say iDon't to iPod". But really, if you visit the website, you'll see no strong argument as to why people should choose their product over Apple's except that the iPod has become 'mainstream'. They never refuted why it shouldn't be one's choice. In the iDon't website, all they did was provide 'the alternative'. And that's what they call a non-"pushy, cheesy, sales hack". As for comparing iPod users (the same people SanDisk is trying to convince to switch over to their product) to sheep, here's a word from someone who's into advertising: Never, ever insult your target audience. |
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» OK
Here's another word from someone:
'As a marketer, I think it is brilliant- a promotion I could value coming from either side. While it may not be on the same magnitude, it is a very admirable marketing jab at the top dog.' - http://www.anythingbutipod.com
Chill out, author. iDon't isn't a personal attack.
Here's another word from someone:
'As a marketer, I think it is brilliant- a promotion I could value coming from either side. While it may not be on the same magnitude, it is a very admirable marketing jab at the top dog.' - http://www.anythingbutipod.com
Chill out, author. iDon't isn't a personal attack.
» unreplacable bettery? pure BS
yes it is true that the bettery does have a diminishing life over time. But if you check out iPodJuice.com or other sites, you can buy a new better (often lasting a bit longer than stock) for about $40 and the installation process is extremely simple. iPods are trendy because they are GOOD!
My first one (3G) lasted me 18 months and the battery still lasted a good 6 hours when I replaced it. It just fell out of my pocket from a decent height... several times. I bought a 5G the next day and the thing is in beautiful condition 6 months later.
yes it is true that the bettery does have a diminishing life over time. But if you check out iPodJuice.com or other sites, you can buy a new better (often lasting a bit longer than stock) for about $40 and the installation process is extremely simple. iPods are trendy because they are GOOD!
My first one (3G) lasted me 18 months and the battery still lasted a good 6 hours when I replaced it. It just fell out of my pocket from a decent height... several times. I bought a 5G the next day and the thing is in beautiful condition 6 months later.
» wow, the alternative SUCKS
okay on one hand you have their thing. the cheapest I see it one the c|net review site is $270
a 1.8" screen
6GB
everything needs to be converted
whereas we sheep pay $30 more for 6X the capacity and a bigger screen. Or, as in my case, pay an extra $130 more then the sanDisk and get 12X the capacity. yes, stuff needs to be converted at times, but so does SD. iDon't and all of the sites that it is affiliated need to offer a BETTER product before they bash Apple's product
okay on one hand you have their thing. the cheapest I see it one the c|net review site is $270
a 1.8" screen
6GB
everything needs to be converted
whereas we sheep pay $30 more for 6X the capacity and a bigger screen. Or, as in my case, pay an extra $130 more then the sanDisk and get 12X the capacity. yes, stuff needs to be converted at times, but so does SD. iDon't and all of the sites that it is affiliated need to offer a BETTER product before they bash Apple's product
» PS, my math sucks
and I am a math major in college, the numbers are 5x and 10x the capacity
and I am a math major in college, the numbers are 5x and 10x the capacity
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