Microsoft to give away free software (Vista, Office, Streets&Trips) for your feedback

The Windows Feedback Program

We are committed to making the Windows experience better for you. A lot of our efforts focus on engaging with customers in focus groups, surveys, usability studies, and visits to customers' homes and workplaces. The Windows Feedback Program allows you to connect directly with the Windows product team using your computer. When you submit input to us, it directly influences future Microsoft products.... [Read more]

"If you are a Windows Vista or Windows XP user and decide to join and participate in both programs, we will send you a free Microsoft product when you participate in the program. Our website provides details about this offer, including the current list of product choices. Limit one gift per person. This offer is non-transferable. This offer expires on 12/31/2007, while supplies last, and is not redeemable for cash. Taxes, if any, are your sole responsibility."


The current list of products to choose from:

• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit and 64-bit DVD)
• Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007
• Microsoft Money Plus Premium
• Microsoft Student with Encarta Premium 2008
• Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008

Participation is currently limited to US residents of 18 years and older.

More information is available at the website of the Windows Feedback Program.

From the Microsoft page:
You can use this website to sign up for one or both parts of the program, but note the following restrictions:

* Participation is currently limited to US residents of 18 years and older.
* You are the owner of the computer you use for this program.
* The automated feedback program is offered to Windows Vista and Windows XP customers only.
* The survey feedback program applies to all versions of Windows.
* Microsoft, comScore, and MarketTools employees are not eligible to participate.

Too bad

I signed up for both and installed the software as well as completed the survey, but did not see where we could choose from those products as a reward. Where does one go to choose from those products?

Ed found the answer to his own question:

Thanks, Ed!

I'll try to ask Microsoft if they would donate a couple of copies of their MS Streets & Trips 2008 to Laptop GPS World members. If they agree, then we could have a mini-contest, just like the iNav iGuidance one that is just ending now .

That sounds good to me! I was thinking of picking one up for the holidays but if Microsoft is kind enough to donate a copy or two then I may hold off and try my luck. Keep us posted