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Cappuccino PC, Round 3
Simon (S2) writes "do you remember the cappuccino pc? There is a new release of it called Mocha.
The Mocha P4 PC size advantage makes it ideal for places where space is at a premium or for those who work in several fixed locations at once and want to be able to access the same data everywhere. Mocha P4 is a PC that is so flexible, efficient, compact and portable technically knocks down all existing desk top PCs. Choosing a big and bulky inappropriate PC has become an obsolete way of thinking. The over all technology of other mini-book PCs around is still far from our achievement today. Take advantage of the new breed PC of tomorrow and experience the next generation way of computing."
Mocha P4 is a PC that is so flexible, efficient, compact and portable technically knocks down all existing desk top PCs. Choosing a big and bulky inappropriate PC has become an obsolete way of thinking. The over all technology of other mini-book PCs around is still far from our achievement today. Take advantage of the new breed PC of tomorrow and experience the next generation way of computing."
Why not make him buy a banner ad like everyone else? This isn't a product review or even an annoucement, it's blatant, and unsubstantiated, hype.
"The over all technology of other mini-book PCs around is still far from our achievement today. Take advantage of the new breed PC of tomorrow and experience the next generation way of computing."
Dude. This is totally a press release. Couldn't somebody at least have stuck a snide comment at the end?? I come to Slashdot for... er... well, I forget, but anyway, adverts masquerading as news reports bomb.
1. Don't hype up the benefits we've already had for years with existing equipment.
The Mocha P4 PC size advantage makes it ideal for places where space is at a premium or for those who work in several fixed locations at once and want to be able to access the same data everywhere
Really? Wow, that's a really new concept. I mean, I could just use the Internet to access the same data from multiple locations.. but no, instead I can lug around a whole PC with me instead! Hang on.. wouldn't I just buy a notebook if I wanted to do that?
2. Don't blind us with meaningless adjectives.
Mocha P4 is a PC that is so flexible, efficient, compact and portable technically knocks down all existing desk top PCs.
Gee whiz. Lots of adjectives. It must be good! How does the size of a computer make it more 'efficient' anyway?
3. Don't blatantly admit you're connected to the item you're promoting.
The over all technology of other mini-book PCs around is still far from our achievement today.
Hemos deserves a big slap down for posting this when this one sentence ADMITS it's just an ad! Other computers are still far from our achievement? Hello editors, this is an ad!
4. Don't sound so cheesy that anyone still reading will just ignore your ad anyway.
Take advantage of the new breed PC of tomorrow and experience the next generation way of computing.
This sounds just as corny as the fake ads in Grand Theft Auto 3 for 'The House of Tomorrow'.
Have the technology of tomorrow.. today!
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Choosing a big and bulky inappropriate PC has become an obsolete way of thinking.
Back in my day, all we had was inappropriate PCs. They'd show up for dinner in shorts, and make lewd comments about the hostess.
Seriously though, there was a time when choosing an inappropriate PC was, er, appropriate? Don't marketing people take English classes anymore?
How much does it cost to have my ad ran as a /. Story?
Get a free ipod.
This reads so much like an advertisement, it isn't even funny. Since when are product plugs - blatant ones! - news for nerds or stuff that matters?
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