A trip down memory lane has taken the internet by storm, thanks to a resurfaced Apple Macintosh advertisement from 1996. The ad, featuring Bollywood actor Sameer Soni, has gone viral and ignited a wave of nostalgia for a time when floppy disks and CRT monitors were the norm.
The ad, shared by the Instagram page TV1 India, has garnered over 53,000 likes and countless comments in just three days. It depicts a typical corporate office setting where a high-ranking official arrives, requesting a PC to run a Windows disk. Enter Sameer Soni, playing an office employee, who offers his Apple Macintosh to access the data. The ad cleverly demonstrates the Macintosh’s compatibility with Windows software, ending with the iconic rainbow Apple logo and the tagline: “Does more, costs less, it’s that simple.”
The ad has sparked humorous reactions from viewers, with many comparing Soni’s look to that of the beloved FRIENDS character Chandler Bing. The tagline, however, has also become a focal point for online discussions, with many highlighting the irony of its message in today’s tech landscape.
“Kids from today thinking why the guy is carrying a save icon in his pocket?,” commented one user on Instagram. Another wrote, “Does more cost less was tagline previously, now it should be costs more does less.” The sentiment was echoed by many, highlighting the stark contrast between Apple’s pricing strategy in the 90s and the current market.
This vintage advertisement serves as a poignant reminder of the rapid evolution of technology and the changing dynamics of the tech industry. It’s a fun trip down memory lane for those who remember the golden era of computing and a humorous commentary on the current state of affairs for those who have only known the world of sleek smartphones and powerful laptops.
