Thursday, September 3rd 2009

Celebrate Windows 7 Launch at Home, Get Rewarded

In what will go down as a wacky PR stunt, Microsoft will be rewarding you with special editions of its Windows 7 operating system - for hosting its launch party at your home in the week of its international release. In return for hosting the party, you'll be given Windows 7 Ultimate "Signature Edition", and Windows 7 Party Pack. You can choose between four themes for your party: PhotoPalooza, Media Mania, Setting up with Ease, or simply Family Friendly Fun.

Residents of the following countries can apply: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom and United States. If you're selected, you'll be assisted by House Party - a leading party organizer. "Pick a theme, then upload photos and videos, chat with other hosts, blog your experience, and download fun favours all from your personal House Party page." Here are the details, good luck.
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50 Comments on Celebrate Windows 7 Launch at Home, Get Rewarded

#26
t77snapshot
captainskyhawkI'm just going to get windows 7 the same way I got vista and XP
...by purchasing them in a store? ;)

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Topic: Yeah I think this is a weird idea that markets towards the "party guy":toast:
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#27
95Viper
Seems the prize you could win has an ARV of 750USD and will be from a drawing and you pay taxes, if any.

But, you get this:

What will be in my Windows 7 House Party Package?

All hosts will receive:
One limited Signature Edition Windows 7® Ultimate
One Deck of Playing Cards with Windows 7® Desktop Design
One Puzzle with Windows 7® Desktop Design
One Poster with Windows 7® Desktop Design
Ten Tote Bags with Windows 7® Desktop Design for hosts and guests

Also included in USA party packs:
One package of streamers for decoration
One package of balloons for decoration
One table top centerpiece for decoration
One package of Windows 7® napkins

Party Pack Shipping details – party packs will be delivered by October 10, 2009. If you have any questions about your party pack, please contact help@houseparty.com

Not even a pizza coupon:shadedshu
Sounds like tupperware party time:wtf:

But, the goodies are nice, could be fun... think about it; ten girls(or nine, if you want your own tote) - a deck of cards - tote bags for ???:D You could show that Windows 7 would do 'em good.:)
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#29
Frick
Fishfaced Nincompoop
95ViperSeems the prize you could win has an ARV of 750USD and will be from a drawing and you pay taxes, if any.

But, you get this:

What will be in my Windows 7 House Party Package?

All hosts will receive:
One limited Signature Edition Windows 7® Ultimate
One Deck of Playing Cards with Windows 7® Desktop Design
One Puzzle with Windows 7® Desktop Design
One Poster with Windows 7® Desktop Design
Ten Tote Bags with Windows 7® Desktop Design for hosts and guests

Also included in USA party packs:
One package of streamers for decoration
One package of balloons for decoration
One table top centerpiece for decoration
One package of Windows 7® napkins

Party Pack Shipping details – party packs will be delivered by October 10, 2009. If you have any questions about your party pack, please contact help@houseparty.com

Not even a pizza coupon:shadedshu
Sounds like tupperware party time:wtf:

But, the goodies are nice, could be fun... think about it; ten girls(or nine, if you want your own tote) - a deck of cards - tote bags for ???:D You could show that Windows 7 would do 'em good.:)
Aww, you don't get any beermoney? :(
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#30
OnBoard
Will be nice if someone from TPU gets selected for this, I'll keep my thumps up for you :)
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#32
pantherx12
You also sign away a great deal of rights!

Read the agreement carefully guys.
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#33
TheMailMan78
Big Member
pantherx12You also sign away a great deal of rights!

Read the agreement carefully guys.
I read it and agreed. They just want rights to the pictures man. Nothing more. Just be sure not to take any pictures of your kids hitting a bong and you should be fine. I registered and am awaiting my party pack confirmation on the 17th.
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#34
PCpraiser100
Ship the Microsoft OS division some scotch cause they deserve it for all of this awesomeness.

DRINKS ARE ON ME!!!!
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#35
Delta6326
this is a crazy idea but cool, would love to party, but i already have W7 ultimate RTM from technet
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#36
pantherx12
Yeah but they could use a picture you don't like and theres nothing you can do!

No body wants a cheesy photo used for advertising :p
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#37
ArmoredCavalry
Wait it is not April 1st.....

A Windows 7 party? Really.......... I think that Microsoft has hit rock bottom with this... Offering bribes to people to look like they are more interested in MS products....

What is next, "just brand this large ASP.NET logo on your forehead, and we'll send you a free copy of Visual Studio!!!".

Although at the same time, I can admire how brilliant of plan this is, because they are getting all this free advertisement, with close to no cost to them.... Devious...
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#38
Silverel
Hehe... I signed up for it. Planning on installing win7 at a bongparty and making everyone flash win7 gang signs while puffing out smoke.

Second set of pictures will be the sharpie to the forehead of a big 7, then various derogatives like "gates balls were here", "ballmers on my chin", "win7 put it in me", etc etc

Photoshop will also be my friend as I hack in pictures of Shaquille O'Neal and Ben Stein, le prez Obama, Paris Hilton, Spongebob Squarepants, and whoever else comes up on googles top search list.

Should be a good time.
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#39
buggalugs
omg ima gonna ask some chics to come to my windows 7 party. Yay.
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#40
TheMailMan78
Big Member
pantherx12Yeah but they could use a picture you don't like and theres nothing you can do!

No body wants a cheesy photo used for advertising :p
Just send them the pictures you want. Hell I didn't read anything that even ASKED me to send them pictures.
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#41
Triprift
95ViperSeems the prize you could win has an ARV of 750USD and will be from a drawing and you pay taxes, if any.

But, you get this:

What will be in my Windows 7 House Party Package?

All hosts will receive:
One limited Signature Edition Windows 7® Ultimate
One Deck of Playing Cards with Windows 7® Desktop Design
One Puzzle with Windows 7® Desktop Design
One Poster with Windows 7® Desktop Design
Ten Tote Bags with Windows 7® Desktop Design for hosts and guests

Also included in USA party packs:
One package of streamers for decoration
One package of balloons for decoration
One table top centerpiece for decoration
One package of Windows 7® napkins

Party Pack Shipping details – party packs will be delivered by October 10, 2009. If you have any questions about your party pack, please contact help@houseparty.com

Not even a pizza coupon:shadedshu
Sounds like tupperware party time:wtf:

But, the goodies are nice, could be fun... think about it; ten girls(or nine, if you want your own tote) - a deck of cards - tote bags for ???:D You could show that Windows 7 would do 'em good.:)
What no Windows 7 booze and cds cmon its a partay and good too see we are on the list and not Nz and Jamaica clearly we out party them lol'. :rockout::p:toast:
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#42
WarEagleAU
Bird of Prey
Hell there aint nothing wrong with them doing this. Id love to throw a nerd party for a bad ass copy of Win 7 :)
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#43
Triprift
So would i this is a very good idea can imagine all the Nerd parties going on with this. :p
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#44
Kantastic
What a coincidence, I'm taking comp sci this year in school, one of the nerdiest schools in NYC. Haha I might consider asking some friends to come over for a few pictures, then kick'em outta my house.
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#45
TheMailMan78
Big Member
95ViperBut, the goodies are nice, could be fun... think about it; ten girls(or nine, if you want your own tote) - a deck of cards - tote bags for ???:D You could show that Windows 7 would do 'em good.:)
Dude if you can get 10 girls to a windows 7 party Ill tea bag a donkey during the Super Bowl halftime show.
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#46
Triprift
Lol that would be worth seeing cmon viper make it happen. :p
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#47
Fx
[I.R.A]_FBiThis sounds like the beginning of a bad story smiliesftw.com/x/noesd.gif
lol, however it ends it will be full of interesting details and make for some good reading
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#48
A Cheese Danish
95ViperSeems the prize you could win has an ARV of 750USD and will be from a drawing and you pay taxes, if any.

But, you get this:

What will be in my Windows 7 House Party Package?

All hosts will receive:
One limited Signature Edition Windows 7® Ultimate
One Deck of Playing Cards with Windows 7® Desktop Design
One Puzzle with Windows 7® Desktop Design
One Poster with Windows 7® Desktop Design
Ten Tote Bags with Windows 7® Desktop Design for hosts and guests

Also included in USA party packs:
One package of streamers for decoration
One package of balloons for decoration
One table top centerpiece for decoration
One package of Windows 7® napkins

Party Pack Shipping details – party packs will be delivered by October 10, 2009. If you have any questions about your party pack, please contact help@houseparty.com
I'd be down just for the napkins :laugh:
Seems pretty cool I guess to get a free version of Windows.
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#49
AphexDreamer
Ok Microsoft says its shipping the party pack. What do I do? Record the whole thing or what? And does my Win 7 Copy expire once the party is done or is it mine forever?

What happens if I make no party?
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#50
DanishDevil
Yours forever.

If you make no party, they will bring Steve Ballmer to your house and he will bring Microsoft stickers and club soda and attempt to have a party.
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