VIDEO: Microsoft's latest advertising dig at Apple

Hitting them in the wallet

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27 March 2009 9:40 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Microsoft is hitting Apple where it will most likely hurt in the current economic climate - right in the wallet.

The software giant's latest series of ads compares the prices of PCs and Macs by giving shoppers "x" amount to spend on a computer.

Press play now to see Lauren's quest for a 17-inch notebook for under $1000.
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