Where are the Ultimate extras?

[john stuart]

Anyone know how to get the Ultimate exrtas we paid "extra" for?
There is supposed to be special programs and applications and unique
services provided, but all I see is laungauage packs, and a poker game. I
don't need thrity languages on my PC, and I don't care about playing poker.
Where is the other stuff promised?

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

You should see other extras such as:
Windows Dreamscenes
BitLocker Drive Encryption Tool

You might want to check the Ultimate Extras theme blog about the status of
future updates:
http://www.windowsultimate.com

I will admit, I personally not impressed with the service either since its
turning what it promised to be. But you have take into account Windows Vista
Ultimate offers more in terms of features since it merges the functionality
of both Business and Consumer SKUs. I hope to see more in the future though.

 

[Gary Mount]

If you have not activate Vista Ultimate yet, you will not see DreamScene
listed.

 

[Andre Da Costa[ActiveWin]]

Actually, thats not true, even when Windows Vista Ultimate is not activated
during the 30 day grace period, you can download all the Ultimate Extras.

 

[Muchmore]

Anyone know how to get the Ultimate exrtas we paid "extra" for?
There is supposed to be special programs and applications and unique
services provided, but all I see is laungauage packs, and a poker game. I
don't need thrity languages on my PC, and I don't care about playing poker.
Where is the other stuff promised?

So in the time since Vista Ultimate was launched (approximately 1 year),
there are only 4 "extras"? (Dreamscene, Language Packs, Bitlocker and EFS
enhancements, and Hold'em Poker) That is it? This is what I paid extra for?
What a joke! Dreamscene is pretty but adds no value to my machine. I only
speak english so the language packs are wortheless to me. I don't use
Bitlocker and don't play poker.

According to Microsoft, the extras and exclusives for Windows Ultimate are:
"Free add ons and downloads only for Windows Vista Ultimate users plus
exclusive offers on high-end products and services through NEW Ultimate
Exclusives."

If the 4 things they have delivered so far are going to be examples of what
we can expect, I am totally disappointed and feel let down. Come on
Microsoft! Give us something that justifies the extra money we spent!

 

[John Barnett MVP]

Muchmore you are not the only one complaining about the Ultimate Extras.
Like you I only peak English so the language packs aren't much use.
Bitlocker I do use, but Dreamscene doesn't push any button for me and,
personally, I remove all the games anyway because they are nothing more than
a distraction. I'm certainly waiting for some Ultimate Extras that will give
me the WoW factor, as are many Vista Ultimate users. The last I heard
Microsoft were working on some Ultimate Extras, but everything has now gone
silent.


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[C.B.]

So in the time since Vista Ultimate was launched (approximately 1 year),
there are only 4 "extras"? (Dreamscene, Language Packs, Bitlocker and EFS
enhancements, and Hold'em Poker) That is it? This is what I paid extra
for?
What a joke! Dreamscene is pretty but adds no value to my machine. I
only
speak english so the language packs are wortheless to me. I don't use
Bitlocker and don't play poker.

According to Microsoft, the extras and exclusives for Windows Ultimate
are:
"Free add ons and downloads only for Windows Vista Ultimate users plus
exclusive offers on high-end products and services through NEW Ultimate
Exclusives."

If the 4 things they have delivered so far are going to be examples of
what
we can expect, I am totally disappointed and feel let down. Come on
Microsoft! Give us something that justifies the extra money we spent!

Muchmore,

I decided to purchase Vista Ultimate due to the promised Ultimate
Extras. I am extremely disappointed in Microsoft. They made a promise that
they did not keep and it looks like they are still not interested in
fulfilling their promise.

C.B.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Here is a link to a new web site dedicated to Vista Ultimate users:
http://www.ultimatepc.com/#home

Email comments or suggestions to: (e-mail address removed)

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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I decided to purchase Vista Ultimate due to the promised Ultimate
Extras. I am extremely disappointed in Microsoft. They made a promise that
they did not keep and it looks like they are still not interested in
fulfilling their promise.

C.B.

 

[thetruthhurts]

Ultimate is like the old PLUS, except that M$ is getting better about
how they package and market it.

 

[C.B.]

Mr. Frisch,

Thank you for the information. I didn't realize this website existed.

C.B.

 

[DP]

A pretty site, but it doesn't seem to have much useful information for
users.