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Windows 7 Launch Party Kit Hides Worst Birthday Party Ever

Mark Wilson — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +0000

What’s inside the Windows 7 Launch Party Kit? Balloons, streamers and no cake. Oh right, they stuck a copy of Windows 7 in there, too.

The box itself.

The contents of the box itself. Note the inclusion of playing cards and a puzzle. These will be collector’s items when Ballmer dies.

This looks like a poster, but we believe it to be the “table top centerpiece”. Some third world manufacturer took Microsoft for a ride on that mark-up.

One tote bag. Actually, I’d gladly carry around my yuppie organic groceries in this thing.

Ohh, now the good stuff. We’re talking four streamers, some balloons and cute Win 7 cocktail napkins. What, no piñata?

On the plus side, you do score a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate. That awesome token basically puts all of our petty comments to rest. [Thanks Rico!]

Want To Know What’s Inside The Windows 7 Party Pack?

Nick Broughall — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:20:24 +0000

Remember a couple of weeks ago how we told you that Microsoft wants people to host Windows 7 launch parties? Well, turns out we applied, and we’re going to be hosting our own little Windows 7 launch party in a couple of weeks. Our party package just arrived, and it’s filled with Windows 7 stuff:

Here’s a rundown of what’s inside the box:

A copy of Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit)
A Signature Edition copy of Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit) – the signature is Ballmer’s
A poster with Windows 7 desktop design
A deck of playing cards with Windows 7 desktop design
A puzzle with Windows 7 desktop design
Ten tote bags with Windows 7 desktop design
A packet of Windows 7 napkins

We’ll be hosting our Media Mania party on October 22 and will have a few limited places for Giz readers to come along and have a beer with the team at Allure (including our company mascot, Al, seen holding the Windows 7 poster below). Stay tuned for more in the next few days…

Retrolicious Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds Camera Unboxed

Jack Loftus — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:00:00 +0000

The wonderfully retro Olympus E-P1, recently fondled by the hands of beautiful Chinese models, has been subsequently unboxed and fondled by the rough hands of some lucky guy in the U.K.

We get a good look at the interchangeable lenses, the rig itself, as well as a shot of the pretty pedestrian box. As we’ve said before, it’s what’s inside that counts with this sexy beast. [Recently Reviewed via Engadget]

CrunchPad Prototype Caught Taking Off Box And Baring All

Jack Loftus — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +0000

This is a rumoured “extremely recent” look at a CrunchPad prototype. What do we learn? First, the demo man says the tablet will be out by this year, “for sure.” The other is that the video guy is a klepto.

The sharp, colorful packaging isn’t quite what people will see on launch day, but it’s close. Enter the demo guy again, who says it’s “almost launch day packaging.” Presumably this means Michael Arrington still has to bless each unit or anoint them with oils before they’re shipped out the door.

And lastly, while it is billed as such, this video is not a true unboxing, as the CrunchPad in this video is covered from head to toe in filthy fingerprints. This one’s been sleeping around already. Harlot. [YouTube via CrunchPad Fans - Thanks, Trooper]

In Which Someone Unboxes a Copy of Windows 3.1

Jason Chen — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:40:00 +0000

Why? Why not, that’s why.

Video: Palm Pre Unboxed

Dan Nosowitz — Wed, 13 May 2009 05:55:00 +0000

We don’t know where, when, or by whom this was filmed, but it looks very real to us, confirming our earlier suspicions that the Pre will be packaged in a box. [Thanks, shopperciti.com!]

Lucky Nikon D5000 Owner Unboxes, Tests His Kit A Day Early

Jack Loftus — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:30:00 +0000

Flickr user Kadath got his mitts on the Nikon D5000 a day before Amazon is scheduled to make the new kit available to the masses, so of course he unboxed it and took test shots.

Judging from all those CB radios ~~car stereos~~ in his Flickr set, this D5000 might be stolen. I kid, Kadath, honestly.

But seriously. Send the D5000 my way or I tell the Princeton police. [Flickr via Engadget]

Question of the Day: Do You Get a Thrill From Unboxing Gadgets?

Sean Fallon — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:00:00 +0000

You know that old saying how the anticipation of an event can be greater than the event itself? Well, that seems to be allure behind unboxing. It is that magical moment where expectation meets the acquisition of the object you desire—and it can last as long as it takes to excavate your new toy from its shiny packaging. However, I’m sure many people out there consider it a mere formality—tearing through the package unceremoniously and without emotion. So, the question is: do you get a thrill from unboxing gadgets?

Poll results from “Are Car Alarms More Trouble Than They’re Worth?“

Yes: 73%
No: 27%

T-Mobile G1 Unboxed, Ready For Belt Clips Everywhere

John Herrman — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:50:00 +0000

Here’s the first full unboxing of T-Mobile’s G1 Android phone which, despite the rabid anticipation of the device, manages to be pretty boring. We’re glad to see it out in the wild, but the lame carrying case and decision to include the trademark uncomfortable HTC earphones, complete with a chunky mic. But as my mother (or probably the head of marketing at T-Mobile) would say, it’s what’s inside that counts. [TMoNews]

The Most Realistic Unboxing of All Time

Mark Wilson — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:30:00 +0000

Product unboxings are generally sterile affairs, boiled down to Hollywoodesque over-simplicity, ignoring blister packs and steel-impervious plastic for magically opened, perfectly photographed gadgets. Well, here’s a real unboxing made for the rest of us. And to the average male Giz reader, the clip evokes the same vicarious pain of watching a guy get kicked in the stones. [via TUAW]