DISQUS

Scobleizer: Microsoft sending free computers to bloggers?

  • Bob Jones · 2 years ago
    Vista - We can't even sell this crap anymore!
  • macbeach · 2 years ago
    I'll take one.

    Is it OK if I reformat and install Linux?
  • ASunUser · 2 years ago
    Nothing new. For many months now, Sun has been giving free machines to people who want to review and blog about it.
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Macbeach: Virtual PC it baby! Hey, if I can run Vista on my Macintosh, I guess you can run Linux on your Ferrari.
  • Comic Strip Blogger · 2 years ago
    Then stop linking to Engadget, Robert!, because Ryan and Peter from Engadget were getting freebies = your idea of PayPerPost = from Microsoft and from others too. Shouldn't you treat all equally?
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Comic: Ryan says that Engadget and its writers do not keep free gifts. I took a tour of Ryan's house and he didn't have many things lying around.
  • Stefania Castelli · 2 years ago
    Ok.
    Where Have I to put my order?
    I need a small 12" notebook for toilet that's a place I blog marvellously.
    I need a Xeon 4 Gb RAM powered to blog deeply and strongly in my lounge room.
    And a 17" widescreen Pavilion Ultra Super XGA for bedroom use. My romantic blogs are the better there.

    Ok Santa? ....ehm... Bill?

    I wait at the window.... ehm.... windows

    Stefania
  • Pramit · 2 years ago
    Google must match up with awarding PageRank 10 to top bloggers.
  • Robert Accettura · 2 years ago
    So where's the signup list for this? ;-)

    Then again, I'm still waiting 'free usb drive':
    http://www.microsoft.com//windowsxp/mysterysolv...

    Really cool though.

    How will Google outdo? Laptop/Desktop Combo?
  • drew olanoff · 2 years ago
    i think its pretty gutsy actually. i doubt any of these folks can be bribed with a laptop. you don't think apple gave out ipods to celebs? come on.
  • Robert McLaws · 2 years ago
    AFAIK, AMD is the one that provided the laptops to websites that are members of the Windows Featured Communities program, as well as several other Microsoft influentials. I think it was more of an AMD ploy to get dual core x64s into the hands of influentials then it was trying to get people to buy into Vista. Most of these people were relatively Microsoft-friendly to begin with.

    BTW, AMD said that the computers could be kept or given away. Most were kept.

    And to anyone that thinks it's unfair, Microsoft gives away free crap to people who help them all the time. It's called the MVP program.
  • Dennis Forbes · 2 years ago
    >i doubt any of these folks can be bribed with a laptop. you don’t think apple gave out ipods to celebs?

    Celebs? Most of the people associated with this giveaway are pretty low-level bloggers (C list bloggers). I run a laughably unpopular blog, yet mine ranks higher than almost every name associated with this giveaway.
  • Comic Strip Blogger · 2 years ago
    Robert, this "they do not keep gifts" is a lie because they give these free gifts away to readers what boosts their readership, so if these free gifts are not a personal bribe, they are a bribe to the website! Don't you see it?
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    Comic: I see that as OK. For one it didn't benefit directly the folks working there and for two, they disclosed it. On my video no less.
  • Rick · 2 years ago
    Mmmm. There is a major difference between giving away a product for review, giving (small) gifts as tokens of appreciation or means of promotion, and giving away an expensive product worth many times the price of the product you are promoting.

    Depending on the relationship between the giver and the receiver, the latter is usually referred to as either payment or a bribe...
  • Luke · 2 years ago
    OMG: A frikkin' Acer Ferrari notebook with Vista Ultimate?
    Lucky bastard!!
  • Roger Jennings · 2 years ago
    What's strange is that the Acer Ferrari 1000 that Edelman sent to Laughing Squid has a below-Windows Vista Premium Windows Experience Index: 2.8. Some folks are reported to have gotten Ferrari 5000s.

    See http://oakleafblog.blogspot.com/2006/12/microso...

    --rj
  • Jeff Ventura · 2 years ago
    If MS/Acer/whoever wants to send me one, I will gladly give it a fair, accurate, and unbiased review.

    For real. Try me.
  • dpcough · 2 years ago
    Hope I get one!
  • melissa · 2 years ago
    well where do I sign up for one of these babies?
  • Comic Strip Blogger · 2 years ago
    Robert, and what about company giving free hotel and free travel and free invitation to event - isn't it bribery too? BTW: your pal Edwards has ZERO CHANCES because Hilary Clinton will be next candidate of Democrats for president of USA. Your efforts to promote Edwards are therefore in vein.
  • cantor · 2 years ago
    Scoble, make your "V for Vendetta" and send me the laptop if you receive it.. i will install a Gentoo.. it's a scout promise!
  • 2surge28 · 2 years ago
    The only thing I ever got from Microsoft was the crasking of my computer when they brought about winxp sp2.I had to reinstall and do everything over from scratch. Good thing I did weekly backups. I think I deserve a free microsoft vista computer for my troubles
  • Arun · 2 years ago
    Get the machine,format and install BSD. what say ?
  • raincoaster · 2 years ago
    I haven't got one, so obviously they're not reaching their target audience: people interested in free computers. I totally own that thoughtspace!
  • flickrhoneys · 2 years ago
    Hot damn, sign me up for my free comp!
  • herson · 2 years ago
    gimme one too!
  • therealdonquixote · 2 years ago
    I want one.
    Hey its free...
  • mccanli · 2 years ago
    great,

    we need one computer. I'am sure that I can make good things.
  • myjoomla · 2 years ago
    I won't uninstall and promise to use Vista if they give me one... :D
  • gaming4you · 2 years ago
    I take one, please deliver on ... Nice!
  • sashikanta · 2 years ago
    Ho I can Get a Free Computer?
    Is there any Link ??

    LOL
  • thirtythousandpeople · 2 years ago
    I don't care what kind of computer it is. If it's free I'll take it.
  • BobH · 2 years ago
    Once you accept a gift like this (and if you don’t have to return it then it is most certainly a gift) you have officially defined yourself as a whore. Just like the bloggers who took money from politicians, or the ones who accepted free trips to Amsterdam. You’ve hung out a sign that says, “I’m for sale.”

    That’s your choice. But pretty soon nobody can be sure if you’re espousing a point of view because you truly believe it or because somebody paid you to believe it. And if you think you can accept payola without it affecting your independence, you’re extremely naive.

    Oh, and you forfeit all rights to speak credibly about the biases of the mainstream media.
  • Robert Scoble · 2 years ago
    BobH: I'm a whore. The only thing is when I sell myself, or my soul, you'll know it cause I'll disclose it.
  • brownboy · 2 years ago
    Wow thats a cool xmas gift. I have got softwares and games in the past from different vendors, no computers as yet.

    Uncle bill do you need my p o box address :)
  • Serge Lescouarnec · 2 years ago
    Well
    I could use a new Laptop even under a try before you buy scheme.
    As long as the source of the 'gift' is disclosed, I think it is fine.
    And also as long as it does not turn the blog recipients into 'infomercials' makers.

    Serge
    Biz:
    http://www.njconcierges.com
    Blog:
    http://www.sergetheconcierge.com
  • morriganthoughts · 2 years ago
    I would like one!! hahah
    I don`t care if Windows Vista Sucks....it can be changed right??

    ^^
  • munaks · 2 years ago
    so where do i place the orders?
  • ebitmanagement · 2 years ago
    Please ask them to send 4 pcs to us.
    (Three kids and myself)

    :-)
  • yeahsurewhateverok · 2 years ago
    The two immutable forces on earth eh?

    Gravity & Greed. Look at all the gimmie gimmies clamouring for their free stuff even though they probably can't review for nuts.

    Disclosure is a fine thing, but even so each occurence chips away at the credibility of the reviewer.

    Would you rely on Kevin trudeau's medical advice?

    Chuck Norris or Christie Brinkley's fitness equipment choices, knowing that their opinions were offered without fear or favour?

    If so then what would that say about your credibility?
  • Prithvi · 2 years ago
    Its looking very good, but if its true and I think its not the truth.....
  • cuzoogle · 2 years ago
    hard to believe
  • Jack Dunn · 2 years ago
    Gimme one please!
  • Willow-Esque · 2 years ago
    How can I get one?
  • disembedded · 2 years ago
    Ohhh...I really, really want a "giftee" one too! I'd even promise to get my tubes tied (maybe) if they gave me one (maybe), although I have absolutely no idea at all why they would do such a foolish thing! Unless someone at Microsoft would really enjoy hearing about me getting tied and tangled into absolute knots learning how to use a PC, having been a MAC user for 21 years....
  • Jon · 2 years ago
    What is the catch? And if none, how can I get one?
  • parafonos · 2 years ago
    Gates just called me and said the pc was for me. They are sorry about the problem, the mistake was in DHL's IT department that was running Linux :)
  • dpcough · 2 years ago
    Microsoft is kind and their Xbox PR Edelman gave me a copy of Roboblitz and John Porcaro gave me Viva Pinata, not much but it was nice. A computer would be to much, not that great of a blogger yet but wish I got one.
  • amanfromMars · 2 years ago
    Robert,

    I imagine it is as much to do with Intelligent Processor Architecture and Networking Mirroring Neural Nodes and Synapses of the Brain, AMD's Forte, as with a SMART Operating System which builds ITs own UpGrades from Transparent Applications Run on Vista Machines.

    Running in Parallel with Open Source would be a Boon and a worthy Facility which apparently is presently denied.

    Then IT would be Fit for AI Purposes...... and NeXXXXt Generation Quantum Operating Systems Networking.

    That is the Computer MetaMorphing into a Network. Heavy METAI.
  • 3A4bYn0ho6 · 2 years ago
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  • Bot Lawrence · 2 years ago
    I'm in a serious need of a computer. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Jack · 2 years ago
  • My memes · 2 years ago
    Please i need to get a free..pc. bilive it or not i am still using a pentium1..which is rather slow..i have tryd upgrading it but its js a waste of time. i desperatly need your help. memesofmwami@yahoo.com. thank you!!
  • lookencia · 2 years ago
    please call me at 786-380-3214
  • shadowdragon · 2 years ago
    I'll take one... but ditto to macbeach.
  • Lisa Franks · 2 years ago
    If Microsoft is giving away free computers I will take 1. I need a new 1.
  • Kodok Ngorek · 2 years ago
    memesofmwami, how about some free computer books:

    http://www.freetechbooks.com

    No, this is not a PR stuff.
  • Arianna · 2 years ago
    hi i really need a comuter my family doesnt have money to get anything and we all have to sharefood just to get by from day to day so pleaseif u r giving away any thing it dont matter what it is can u please give it to me and my family thank


    GOD BLESS U
  • nasir hussain · 2 years ago
    this is sbdul nasir belongs to oneof the poor family of pakistan but is so insspired by the help of "Microsoft"
    as i am too poor to pay and buy a computer for my self
    which i will use for to get information and education by using internet .so therefor i request to "microsoft"to please send me a computer for me. i shall be very thankfull to "microsoft" which is one he best poor helpers company to send a computer for nasir .if you would please consider me fit for the above statement so please e maial to me by the address given aobve.bye
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  • joern puetz · 2 years ago
    I also take one, but I don't like vista or something on it.... I prefer Linux!

    joern
  • Frank · 2 years ago
    I also prefer Linux like Joern too!
    vista isn't a good system...
  • prasad · 2 years ago
    I'am a poor student in SRI LANKA.now i'am following a computer GRAPHIC course.But i don't have a computer can you give me a LAPTOP COMPUTER.PLEASE KIND ABOUT ME!!!!!
  • Bernd Schulz · 2 years ago
    i think its pretty gutsy actually. i doubt any of these folks can be bribed with a laptop. you don’t think apple gave out ipods to celebs? come on.
  • Frank · 2 years ago
    Nothing new. For many months now, Sun has been giving free machines to people who want to review and blog about it.
  • chuks izudike · 2 years ago
    I JUST GOT AN ADDMISSION IN THE UNIVERSITY ,BUT TO DO WELL IN MY COURSE I NEED A PERSONAL LAPTOP PLS I WOULD BE GRATEFULL IF U GET ME ONE I LIVE IN NIGERIA.THANKS
  • hayden · 2 years ago
    i'm a poor teen in need of a cool vio pc i would be cool if i get one microsoft is cool
  • Albert Degyem · 1 year ago
    Sir,
    My son is need of a laptop for his programing subject but I cannot buy him due to financial difficulty. I will be very gratefull if you can send me a laptop even second hand for my son not to fail his subject.
    Please, please, please sir help my son.

    Thamk you
  • Sufian Alam Jamali · 1 year ago
    PLEASE,
    I AM VERY POOR STUDENT. I DONT HAVE A COMPUTER BECAOUSE I WANT TO LEARN COMPUTER STUDIES BUT MY EDUCATIONAL EXPENSE IS TOO MUCH. I CANT THINK ABOUT PURCHASE A COMPUTER . SO PLEASE HELP ME FOR CONT…. MY COMPUTER STUDY SEND A LAPTOP MAY BE POSIBLE OTHERWISE THIS MY ONLY DREAMS.I CANT THINK ABOUT THAT .
    MY ADDRESS :
    Ward No. 05, Post Office Talhar, District Badin, Sindh, Pakistan. (Talhar)
  • Mian Nasir Ahmed · 5 months ago
    to protect the piaracy there is simple and clean way .. but how i can trust that microsoft will give me the computer
  • eyad · 4 months ago
    hi
    I need laptop
    am from jordan
    my P.O.Box 644
    fcity is huson
  • rajasekarm · 3 months ago
    respected sir
    iam doing in engg i really need a comuter my family doesnt have money to get anything and we all have to sharefood just to get by from day to day so pleaseif u r giving away any thing it dont matter what it is can u please give it to me and my family thank

    regards
    rajasekar.M
  • rajasekarm · 3 months ago
    PLEASE,please
    I AM VERY POOR STUDENT. I DONT HAVE A COMPUTER BECAOUSE I WANT TO LEARN COMPUTER STUDIES BUT MY EDUCATIONAL EXPENSE IS TOO MUCH. I CANT THINK ABOUT PURCHASE A COMPUTER . SO PLEASE HELP ME FOR CONT…. MY COMPUTER STUDY SEND A LAPTOP MAY BE POSIBLE OTHERWISE THIS MY ONLY DREAMS.I CANT THINK ABOUT THAT .
    my address
    24,anaikarai street
    tenkasi-627811
    tirunelveli dt
    tamilnadu
  • brinanna · 3 months ago
    I can definately use a free computer
  • brinanna · 3 months ago
    P.S. Anything you want to give, used old new!!!!! I just need one bad. I will give you my info through email: queen2bre@yahoo.com
    Thank you God Bless