Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Limited Numbered Signature Edition (seriously)

You have to be seriously freaking into Vista if you're even thinking about the Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Limited Numbered Signature Edition (seriously, we didn't even think Microsoft was capable of a title like that), but at least the price is on target for the upgrade ($259) and they claim it's signed by the man himself, Billy G. Something tells us it's just an embossed signature print or something along those lines, but either way it's down to you and 19,999 others prepared to get their fanboy on with the latest, greatest version of Windows.

[Thanks, ZRX]

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 24th 2007 10:32AM]

Well if this Ultimate Limited Numbered Signature Edition Vista does not do this then Why ????

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid271543545/bctid422563006

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 24th 2007 10:45AM]

As usual, all things dissolve into an OS war. Your mouths and witticisms aren't going to change people's minds, so what's the point? Charisma doesn't guarantee a superior product, and the Gates' interest in humanitarian issues is far more impressive to me than the ability to attract fanboys.

To the guy who says all laptops come with some sort of disk ... you're wrong. I picked up a Sony Vaio last month, and it came with no CDs at all. I was confused and checked up on it, but apparently it's all hardwired in there. O_o

That said, it does come with a free upgrade to Vista, which I'm waiting on. I haven't decided yet whether I'm going to upgrade, though, because I'm not sure whether or not it's going to be all full of holes. The interface does look neat, though.

Personally, I stick with Windows because I know it, and frankly, most of the things I use programs I use are built for it. In college, I was TA'ing a web design class, and it was full of macs. I had the worst time trying to figure out the interface, and was never comfortable with navigating the OS in any form. I understand and am adept with Windows software, on the other hand (though I don't bother with IE at all anymore) and I'm starting to think a lot of the people who hate on Microsoft for being this terrible crashing nightmare are ignorant to development that occurs. I've had four Windows-running systems, and the only problems that I've ever encountered have been due to my own idiocy, none of this happening since XP. I've never gotten a virus, because I'm not a moron when it comes to checking my email/visiting shady sites.

I don't understand why people have to project so much with this stuff, especially when it comes to the heads of the respective companies. Steve Jobs is not defined by Apple products, nor is Bill Gates defined by MS products. Some people will buy this because they like having 'special' things, whether it's first press albums or limited edition numbered software setups, however ridiculous that might be. :x

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 24th 2007 12:45PM]

;-)
1. I don't even want Vista.
2. I don't need any "Special Edition" signed by BG.
3. Ever since XP sp2 it had been too much "legit" MS spyware... don't even want to use that. Not mentioning the tasty bugs...
As long as I can use the lightest sp XP that still can accomodate all the software I want to use... (which is very crazy much...) I am happy. Why should I just add junk to my computer that will actually make it boot slower, run slower and get reported for every little thing running on my computer to MS? Sorry, BG is smart, I'll give him that, his employees are smart (he did not do this all by himself)... but he is a paranoid God Wannabee that wants to spy on and control your home computer for every little thing if possible... Handing MS money? Am I stupid? :-) :-D

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 28th 2007 2:56AM]

The amazing thing is that i believe that 5,000 more copies were made....or costco has a whole new series of 25,000 vista limited edition copies.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 1st 2007 3:15PM]

I thought you might enjoy my chat log with Microsoft.

1:51:31 PMSystemWelcome Leif Davisson ...
1:51:31 PMSystemConnecting to server. Please wait...
1:51:31 PMSystemConnected to chat3.partners.extranet.microsoft.com
1:51:31 PMSystemInitial Question/Comment: Windows Vista Limited Signature Edition
1:51:31 PMSystemhttps://www.microsoft.com/athome/default.mspx
1:51:40 PMSystemAlex has joined this session!
1:51:40 PMSystemConnected with Alex
1:51:50 PM Alex Welcome to Microsoft Customer Service Chat. How may I assist you today, Leif?

1:52:50 PM You I just bought the Windows Vista Ultimate Limited Signature Edition What is so special about it?
1:54:43 PM Alex I understand you would like to know about the specialty of Windows Vista Ultimate Limited Signature Edition. Am I correct?
1:55:09 PM You yeah
1:55:30 PM Alex Thank you for the confirmation.

1:56:20 PM Alex Please note that there are only 20000 copies of the Windows Vista Ultimate Limited Signature Edition has been released and it is signed by Mr. Bill Gates himself. Apart from that it is same Widnwos Vista Ultimate.

1:57:04 PM You WEAKSAUCE
1:57:41 PM Alex Is there anything else I can assist you with today, Leif?

1:57:45 PM You Is it really Signed by him or is just printed with his signature?
1:58:30 PM Alex Yes he himself has signed on it.
1:59:22 PM You That's is cool Now I just need Balmer edition and I got the whole set!
2:01:10 PM Alex I would like to tell you that there is no Balmer Edition of Windows Vista.
2:01:12 PM You Are they going to make paul allen edition?
2:01:50 PM Alex We do not have such edition.

2:01:52 PM You Ray Ozzie MS Chief Architect?
2:02:43 PM Alex I am sorry to tell you that only the Limited Edition signature signed by Mr Bill Gates is available.

2:03:16 PM You But Vista is like Pokemon I Gotta Catchem ALL!
2:02:43 PM Alex Bye!

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2007 7:18PM]

http://www.baytzim.com/ultsig.html

I just got mine!

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 4th 2007 10:38PM]

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it is the win.......


this is microsoft ultimate ghey edition!!!!!!
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[(Unverified) Posted Feb 5th 2007 8:59PM]

Gates will be sending these out to all the media types who write a positive article about Vista - cheaper than cash into off shore accounts. With the remaining 19,990 (Enderlie gets 2 for his group) Gates gives them to all the Vista team members in appreciation for their 5 years of hard work.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 9th 2007 2:49AM]

Thts a nice chat