Whats inside the Windows 7 Party Pack ?

[Crypto]

Scratch what I said before, today I just received Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (for FREE!).
This post could be interpreted as an ode to the fantastic customer service you can receive from Microsoft. Actually scratch that, this post IS an ode to the fantastic customer service you can receive from Microsoft.
You can stop rubbing your eyes, it’s true.
About two weeks ago I happened upon a news item stating Microsoft were to celebrate the launch of Windows 7 worldwide by offering potential customers the opportunity to host their own Windows 7 launch parties. For your troubles (and assuming you were successful in being selected to host a launch party) you would receive a whole host of goodies in your ‘party pack’.

The official line was a mixed bag but was satisfactory although ultimately disappointing. I was not expecting to be graciously offered a USA Party Pack for gratis though!
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Included in the pack was the following:

• Windows 7 tote bags
• Windows 7 branded napkins
• Puzzle Pack
• Windows 7 Playing Cards
• Colour poster
• A FULL copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (Steve Ballmer Signature Edition).

More on the news and whats in the Box...

This makes me Soo Jealous.
Congratz to all the guys who recieved this ​

 

[swarfega]

A nice pack.

 

[LFB]

Wow... very nice pack... a lot of things... Is that a mouse pad?

Very beautiful box from signature edition... so, is only 32bit?

Would like to see more details from the inside of the signature edition package...

 

[Crypto]

Wow... very nice pack... a lot of things like mouse pad...

Very beautiful box from signature edition... so, is only 32bit?

Would like to see more details from the inside of the signature edition package...

hmmm well, the DVD that the gy isholding says 32bit, but not sure weather a separate 64isalso there,

 

[toughbook]

I would think they would give you enough to hand out to your guests. That would be a great marketing hit. They should have gotten the party host kit a little stronger, and given enough copies of W7 for your guests.

 

[QuackPot]

Nice!

 

[Wayner]

I would think they would give you enough to hand out to your guests. That would be a great marketing hit. They should have gotten the party host kit a little stronger, and given enough copies of W7 for your guests.

I kninda understand what you are saying, but they do want to actually generate some sales too... you give everyone who goes to a 'Win 7 party' a copy of the software no one will actually need to purchase the damned thing!

I think Microsoft have done more than enough with this effort....

 

[toughbook]

HAAAA! How many people do you think went to W7 party? 1 in a Million? 1 in 3 Million? That's so funny I almost thpught you were serious for a moment

 

[Wayner]

HAAAA! How many people do you think went to W7 party? 1 in a Million? 1 in 3 Million? That's so funny I almost thpught you were serious for a moment

Calm down sir.. just an observation. Pretty sure people would have found a work round to get more 'parties' and more 'attendees' had MS offered a copy for anyone going. I think it would have no doubt had an impact on sales.

Personally i think the pack is more than enough. You disagree. Simples.

 

[stormy13]

Very beautiful box from signature edition... so, is only 32bit?

Look closely at the first picture, the disk in the white envelope is the 64 bit disk.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

About the signature edition, is there anything special about it aside from the signature on the box? I mean, anything special (wallpapers/gadgets/eyecandy)?

 

[Antman]

About the signature edition, is there anything special about it aside from the signature on the box? I mean, anything special (wallpapers/gadgets/eyecandy)?

I think Kari may be the first who can tell us.

 

[blinduncledallas]

I've just received my party pack. The Win7 32bit software is in a card and the 64bit disk is in a white sleeve. I'm sort of disappointed that the software isn't in a nice plastic clamshell but beggar's can't be choosers eh?

There is nothing different about the signature edition apart from the signature on the sleeve as far as I can tell.

I was going to post photos but someone has beaten me to it.

And yes, I am hosting a party. I guarantee it will rock more than others!

Unfortunatly, I can't upgrade from Build 7100 so I will now have to do a clean install which will take me at least two days to load all my software and get everything right. Poor me. It's a hard life.

 

[DocBrown]

I've just received my party pack. The Win7 32bit software is in a card and the 64bit disk is in a white sleeve. I'm sort of disappointed that the software isn't in a nice plastic clamshell but beggar's can't be choosers eh?

There is nothing different about the signature edition apart from the signature on the sleeve as far as I can tell.

I was going to post photos but someone has beaten me to it.

And yes, I am hosting a party. I guarantee it will rock more than others!

Unfortunatly, I can't upgrade from Build 7100 so I will now have to do a clean install which will take me at least two days to load all my software and get everything right. Poor me. It's a hard life.

I think you might try the Windows Easy Transfer

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11470-windows-easy-transfer-transfer-computers.html?ltr=W

Might save you some time & settings

" Doc "

 

[blinduncledallas]

Thanks for the suggestion Doc but I have a lot of Professional music software on my system and that all needs to be reloaded and configured which takes a very long time. The easy transfer just does mail and documents e.t.c.

 

[EpicThorn]

I signed up for it but wasn't selected by the look of it. I might try again. I have many customers that would love to attend such an event and would certainly help me sell the software to them.
Did those of you that were succesful in getting the party pack do anything special on the sign up form?

Thorn

 

[EpicThorn]

Anyone feel like throwning me a deck of cardS?`
How about an invite to your party Blinduncledallas, seeing as I am in Melb also

Thorn

 

[praseodeveloper]

Nice marketing strategy, I must say.
Now many would find it easy to pirate, make copies of the signature edition and distribute it in the same party.
Give torrents a break!

 

[TeenerTim]

There is someone locally selling the entire party kit on Craig's List for $400 if you're interested.

 

[SMOKKINU]

Im a "Host" but i am not hosting any party, I just wanted the free copy of windows 7

Living in Downtown, Wash DC, i guess they figured I was in a prime area.