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We were strolling through New York’s Times Square last night, and captured a priceless Windows moment via camera phone.  Apparently Times Square is a PC.

Update: We just got word of something that makes it even better.  Directly in front of that Mr. Peanut ad was a HUGE Microsoft Windows “I’m a PC“ ad!

[Thanks, Jon]

• Random Amazon game deals
• Xbox 360 Arcade units confirmed to include 256MB onboard memory
• Microsoft using Office’s AutoUpdate feature to check licensing

Here’s the latest installment of Microsoft’s $300 million Windows Vista ad campaign.  And it’s official now—Seinfeld has left the building—but we still see the company taking a completely different PR position than they have in recent times.  Apple has been gaining significant market share lately, and what better way to stop them than to “re-engineer” the company with a new hip, fun culture!?

I personally feel like this is a long-overdue ad.  Apple has now been alienating Windows users for years with their “I’m a Mac” ads—it’s about time the tech giant got with the program and strapped on their boxing gloves.  And yes, I’m a PC too (for now). 

What do you think - will this campaign get people excited about Windows?

Update: Microsoft has posted a few new ads in their campaign including “I’m a PC: Pride“ and “I’m a PC: Not Alone“.  Check ‘em out and let us know what you think.

• Random Amazon game deals
• Xbox 360 Arcade units confirmed to include 256MB onboard memory
• Microsoft using Office’s AutoUpdate feature to check licensing