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Time: 07:17 EST/12:17 GMT | News Source: istartedsomething | Posted By: Kenneth van Surksum

Hi there Windows Ultimate Extras,

This is an automated message to remind you it has been 81 days since you last activity on October 23, 2007 where you announced 19 languages packs for Windows Vista. Très Bien!

We’d like to remind you we’ve been eagerly awaiting more “cutting-edge programs“, “innovative services” and “unique publications” from you.

As a reminder, here is your current contribution so far in the last 12 months since Windows Vista Ultimate has been on the market.
- Windows DreamScene
- Hold’ Em Poker Game
- BitLocker and EFS Tools
- 35 Language Packs

In case you’re running a little short on ideas, here’s a few simple ones to help you get back on track.
- Premium high-resolution wallpapers pack
- Premium DreamScene videos
- Arcade or puzzle games (ex. Peggle)
- Windows Media Player 11 skins or visualizations
- Windows DVD Maker menu themes
- Windows Photo Gallery slideshow themes
- Extended free trials of Windows Live OneCare
- Premium Internet Explorer 7 add-ons

If you have forgotten how to get in touch with us, your customers, we’d like to remind you of your blog at www.windowsultimate.com which you can use to keep us in-the-loop of any ideas or progress you’re making. Don’t be afraid to post smaller but more frequent updates.

Thanks, passionate Windows Vista Ultimate users.

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#1 By 2960 (72.196.195.185) at 1/9/2008 8:22:02 AM
Personally, I find those recommendations weak. You can get those anywhere.

I want extra's of SUBSTANCE. Things people can't get anywhere else.

TL

#2 By 45754 (164.140.159.143) at 1/9/2008 8:30:37 AM
I want extra's of SUBSTANCE. Things people can't get anywhere else.

Like? Can you name some examples?

#3 By 1896 (68.153.171.248) at 1/9/2008 8:41:37 AM
#2: What about the "Diamond" UI?
Available only to "Ultimate owners" would be a big boost to MS credibility.

#4 By 31608 (190.79.143.140) at 1/9/2008 9:15:51 AM
To Fritzly:
It would be incredible but almost impossible knowing how is Microsoft

#5 By 7826 (128.221.197.21) at 1/9/2008 10:09:27 AM
I thought Vista Extras team no longer exists with the last release of DreamScene? Any read the release notes of that one?

#6 By 61 (12.108.60.37) at 1/9/2008 10:12:19 AM
No more waiting for these... I sold my PC yesterday and am purchasing a Macbook after Macworld.

#7 By 7754 (206.169.247.2) at 1/9/2008 10:29:20 AM
I read somewhere (not going to look for the link) that there will be a "second wave" of Extras this year. A quote from Homer comes to mind: "They put us on the 'Waiting to Exhale' waiting list, but they said 'don't hold your breath.'"

On the other hand, TL's post also makes me wonder--what would people want to see, specifically? I've been waiting to hear more on that "GarageBand"-like program, but after only a couple mentions of it, I haven't heard another word. Ultimate Extras probably wouldn't be the way to deliver that, though. Even if they did, I think it would be nearly impossible to prevent it from being installed on other versions of Vista (or even XP, probably). Making it "difficult" might be enough, though....

#8 By 92283 (142.32.208.232) at 1/9/2008 11:53:53 AM
#6 I'm buying a new quad core PC with 3GB of ram for under 800$.

Try that with a mac.

#9 By 15406 (216.191.227.68) at 1/9/2008 12:26:06 PM
#8: I suspect that he would be able to successfully buy that same PC for $800 whether he had a Mac with him or not.

#10 By 37 (192.251.125.85) at 1/9/2008 2:17:20 PM
"#6 I'm buying a new quad core PC with 3GB of ram for under 800$.

Try that with a mac. "


Ya get what ya pay for.

#6, GREAT choice.

#11 By 37047 (99.241.35.182) at 1/9/2008 2:41:33 PM
#10: I was reading a review of Vista capable laptops from various vendors, by PC Mag or PC World, or some similar mag, and what was most interesting was that the best Vista laptop they tested was a MacBook Pro. Talk about irony. It really is true that you get what you pay for.

#12 By 37 (66.188.104.250) at 1/9/2008 3:21:10 PM
i think I read that as well Mystic.

#13 By 92283 (142.32.208.232) at 1/9/2008 3:40:23 PM
Its your choice to spend a lot more money if you want.

Dell is offerring the M1530 which has 50% more memory, double the Harddrive for over 500$ less than the cheapest MacBook Pro.

http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1530?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~tab=bundlestab

#14 By 2960 (72.196.195.185) at 1/9/2008 3:45:13 PM
Blu has the right idea. Programs of substance. A garage band like program. A free copy of Money. That sort of thing.

Something of real value.

Screensavers, screens, and other crap like that listed are as insulting as Microsoft offering a no-cost-to-them cheapie Live Arcade game to XBL subscribers who had to deal with all the issues during the holidays.

TL

#15 By 37 (66.188.104.250) at 1/9/2008 5:29:09 PM
Keeping in mind that Xbox Live costs us $50 a year, and Live was having problems for a week. Essentially costing us 95 cents. So, MS could refund everyone 95 cents, or offer a free arcade title, or give points to everyone in their account. I lost 95 cents, but I might get a free arcade title. I am happy with that.

However, there are millions of Xbox 1 owners out there that are "gold" subscribers per se, and they had issues, but THEY cannot download any arcade titles on the old Xbox obviously...nor can they be given points. So I don't know what MS could do to make it right.

#16 By 3653 (65.80.181.153) at 1/9/2008 11:41:45 PM
Was I dreaming or did I truly see a headline today saying "new Apple Mac Pro Desktop PC starts at $2799.00"

STARTS AT

STARTS AT

STARTS AT

Welcome to 1984.

#17 By 88850 (221.128.181.51) at 1/10/2008 1:56:57 AM
Why demand stuff we can get elsewhere like premium dreamScene videos (Stardock), arcade or puzzle games (surely there's no lack of arcade or puzzle games on WIndows), Windows Media Player 11 skins or visualizations, IE addons. On the contrary, DVD Maker menu themes, Photo Gallery slideshow themes, nice transitions and effects for Movie Maker would be nice. But full fledged apps of substantial value (neat and slick implmentation of multiple desktops, free MSN Games (which are usually paid), more Windows Live Desktop apps would be nicer.

#18 By 61 (12.108.60.37) at 1/10/2008 5:49:01 AM
tux, TL, I wholeheartedly agree.

#19 By 37 (192.251.125.85) at 1/10/2008 6:49:30 AM
$2799

eight processor cores (two of Intel’s new 45 nanometer Quad-Core Xeon processors that run up to 3.2GHz)

4TB of internal storage

dual-independent 1600MHz front side buses and up to 32GB of 800MHz DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM memory

They can also support up to four graphics cards and can thus drive up to eight 30-inch displays at a go for advanced visualization and large display walls.

Apple’s Mac Pro comes pre-loaded with Leopard operating system.

Built in Bluetooth

SIGN ME UP!

#20 By 28801 (65.90.202.10) at 1/10/2008 7:19:05 AM
#19: I can still build it for less.

#21 By 2960 (72.196.195.185) at 1/10/2008 8:04:34 AM
#15,

The actual COST has nothing to do with it.

Some look at it as "It's a game, get over it". I could not disagree more.

We pay for a service, and Microsoft failed to deliver that service. I am like thousands or millions of others that work very hard all year, and have very little time for relaxation and gaming. When that one time a year comes around where we have our vacations, time off with the kids, etc... and we want to just sit down and enjoy ourselves with some gaming for change, we expect it to be there.

Microsoft took that away from us this year. They ruined the ENTIRE holiday period with their short-sightedness, and gratuitus "We're Sorry's" and a free POS game that doesn't affect them one bit does not make up for it.

TL

#22 By 2960 (72.196.195.185) at 1/10/2008 8:05:09 AM
The authentication bug has been particularly bad this week.

Where's the new site?


#23 By 37 (192.251.125.85) at 1/10/2008 8:13:00 AM
" I can still build it for less. "

You can build the Mac Pro for less than Apple could? with the exact same hardware, tower, etc? Sign me up!

This post was edited by AWBrian on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 08:13.

#24 By 92283 (64.180.196.143) at 1/10/2008 11:02:05 AM
#19 AWBrian, that config = 15,799 (with just 1 graphic card and no monitor)


#25 By 92283 (64.180.196.143) at 1/10/2008 11:07:59 AM
#23 Well, Apple is charging 400$ for 1TB drivers and Newegg is charging as little as 259$.

And Apple is charging 9100$ to go to 32GB (8 x 4GB)

These guys have 4GB FB-DIMM's for the Mac Pro for 400$ = 3200$ instead of 9100$.

http://www.smalldog.com/product/41425

I've already saved 6,000$ off of Apples price.

This post was edited by NotParkerToo on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 11:09.

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