iPhone 5 is for old fogies, says new Samsung Galaxy S3 ad

[Larry-G]

"The next big thing is already here," says Samsung -- and it ain't the iPhone 5. In a new advert for the Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung is once again taking aim at Apple fans, suggesting the iPhone is for old folks.
In the ad, credulous hipsters queue for a new phone, white earbuds demonstrating their loyalty, even though Apple is never actually named. The queue-bunnies discuss the revelatory properties of a new headphone jack and dock connector, only to grow more and more disillusioned as they get closer to the front.
The real kicker is that a guy with a Samsung Galaxy S3 is revealed to be saving a place in the queue -- for his parents! Hey kids -- the iPhone is for old fogies! Meanwhile, the S3 is shown beaming a playlist between two hip young bucks using the Android Beam NFC feature.

Click play below to see Samsung take a swing at the iPhone 5:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf5-Prx19ZM&feature=player_embedded#t=0s




You'd think Samsung would have learned to just let its kit speak for itself, especially when that kit is as smoking hot as the excellent Galaxy S3. A recent advert listing the features of the two phones backfired when fans pointed out the list omitted important features such as the iPhone's superior pixel density, or any comparison between their two app stores.

The problem with ads attacking a rival is they feel a bit desperate. As the features listed in the advert show, the S3 has a lot going for it and deserves to stand on its own -- so why advertise it in reaction to an inferior rival?

Of course, that's not to say Apple is above bashing the competition... Apple just saves it for the courtroom.

C'mon guys, let's rise above this petty squabbling -- and let's stop taking snide pokes at potential customers.

What do you think of the Samsung advert? Does Samsung have a point about the lack of changes in the iPhone, or does the advert miss the point entirely? Tell me your thoughts in the comments

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/iphone-5-is-for-old-fogies-says-new-samsung-galaxy-s3-ad-50009253/

 

[twol]

"The next big thing is already here," says Samsung -- and it ain't the iPhone 5. In a new advert for the Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung is once again taking aim at Apple fans, suggesting the iPhone is for old folks.
In the ad, credulous hipsters queue for a new phone, white earbuds demonstrating their loyalty, even though Apple is never actually named. The queue-bunnies discuss the revelatory properties of a new headphone jack and dock connector, only to grow more and more disillusioned as they get closer to the front.
The real kicker is that a guy with a Samsung Galaxy S3 is revealed to be saving a place in the queue -- for his parents! Hey kids -- the iPhone is for old fogies! Meanwhile, the S3 is shown beaming a playlist between two hip young bucks using the Android Beam NFC feature.

Click play below to see Samsung take a swing at the iPhone 5:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf5-Prx19ZM&feature=player_embedded#t=0s




You'd think Samsung would have learned to just let its kit speak for itself, especially when that kit is as smoking hot as the excellent Galaxy S3. A recent advert listing the features of the two phones backfired when fans pointed out the list omitted important features such as the iPhone's superior pixel density, or any comparison between their two app stores.

The problem with ads attacking a rival is they feel a bit desperate. As the features listed in the advert show, the S3 has a lot going for it and deserves to stand on its own -- so why advertise it in reaction to an inferior rival?

Of course, that's not to say Apple is above bashing the competition... Apple just saves it for the courtroom.

C'mon guys, let's rise above this petty squabbling -- and let's stop taking snide pokes at potential customers.

What do you think of the Samsung advert? Does Samsung have a point about the lack of changes in the iPhone, or does the advert miss the point entirely? Tell me your thoughts in the comments

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/iphone-5-is-for-old-fogies-says-new-samsung-galaxy-s3-ad-50009253/

By pushing ads like this, Samsung are only reinforcing the message that Apple is No 1, in the market.
Now if Samsung were actually advertising improvements in their customer service, rather than negative marketing, then that might add value.

 

[Larry-G]

By pushing ads like this, Samsung are only reinforcing the message that Apple is No 1, in the market.
Now if Samsung were actually advertising improvements in their customer service, rather than negative marketing, then that might add value.

load of rubbish, nothing wrong with having a laugh at a load of fanboys who sit for days in line to buy old overpriced tech just because it's apple.

I'm not saying i hate apple as i have a ipad2 and have had all the older model iphones upto the 4s but i wont be getting a iphone 5, im just not interested.

 

[joetwizzy]

By pushing ads like this, Samsung are only reinforcing the message that Apple is No 1, in the market.
Now if Samsung were actually advertising improvements in their customer service, rather than negative marketing, then that might add value.

Yeah I agree. Funny ad but not something I expect from a company hoping to be the market leader.

 

[twol]

load of rubbish, nothing wrong with having a laugh at a load of fanboys who sit for days in line to buy old overpriced tech just because it's apple.

I'm not saying i hate apple as i have a ipad2 and have had all the older model iphones upto the 4s but i wont be getting a iphone 5, im just not interested.

Unfortunately Samsung are making fun of people they want to buy their phone, not a great PR message........... and some of the reworked ads pushing back at Samsung just make them look even more stupid..... but then again I only use my old Nokia to phone people so what do I know

 

[paul362]

I personally thought the add was quite funny and yes it does point out some of the shortfalls of the overpriced iPhone if you ask me.

Also its nice to know that Apple have decided to charge for the converter lead for your new iPhone LOL just shows some people love there customers (so long as they have deep pockets)

 

[Maxwell]

iPhone 5 - designed to fit the palm of your hand exactly where your pension money used to be

 

[paul362]

iphone 5 - designed to fit the palm of your hand exactly where your pension money used to be

lololol love it