Yey! We’ve been chosen as one of the finalist to host the Windows 7 Launch Party! Good thing i was checking my email at the time the finalist email arrived on my inbox and was able to respond to it on time to be confirmed as a host and we’re now officially hosting a launch party! woohoo! time to plan it out now!
Congrats to all confirmed party hosts! Can’t wait to get the party package and have our own launch party soon!
First email sent to all finalists chosen:
Second email sent to all confirmed host:
Details of the party by Emil Protalinski of Ars Technica:
We learned that the world’s largest software maker had partnered with House Party, apparently the world’s leading party organizer, to encourage technology enthusiasts to throw Windows 7 launch parties in their communities between October 22 and October 29. Those interested had to go through an application process, not to mention they had to be residents of one of 12 countries: Australia, Italy, Canada, Japan, Mexico, France, Spain, Germany, the US, Hong Kong, the UK, and India. Microsoft did not reveal how many hosts it planned to pick, and even now it still hasn’t said how many it has picked.
Hosts will receive a special Signature Edition of Windows 7 Ultimate for their efforts. They will also get a Windows 7 Party Pack to share with their guests, based on one out of four themes: PhotoPalooza, Media Mania, Setting up with Ease, or Family Friendly Fun. Party packs will be delivered by October 10, 2009, and include the following items.
- 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
US residents will also be entered for a chance to win a $750 mini-notebook computer. A total of 64 winners will be notified once all the parties are over (after October 30, 2009).