From the email:
Microsoft Corp.'s efforts to woo influential bloggers by sending them free computers loaded with the Vista operating system is generating controversy, with some online writers attacking would-be Vista reviewers for taking what were tantamount to bribes, while recipients defend their editorial independence, arguing that journalism-style rules prohibiting such gifts are outdated.
In total, Microsoft and AMD gave away 90 PCs, all loaded with the highest-end version of Windows Vista, the 64-bit Ultimate edition. Most received Acer Ferrari laptops that list for between $2,000 and $2,400 at retail stores. Others received media center desktops made by Velocity Micro Inc
For that matter, maybe I should have answered that call which was ID'd as coming from Seattle on my callerID.
Drat.
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I don't suffer such scrupulosity either. Where was my call? I would love to have a $3000 system rather than $650 home system.
My Windows ME desktop is beginning to exhibit signs of senility, with no money to replace it --- I'd really love to accept one of those lovely laptops, too!
I'm still waiting for Microsoft to call. I have no qualms.
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