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New Vista Ultimate Extras Released, Disappointment Continues
Just got word from Microsoft that some new “Extras” were released today for Vista Ultimate users:
Microsoft ® Tinker (TM): Microsoft Tinker is a casual game that provides players with short puzzle game play sessions set in a warm, calming environment.
Ultimate Extras Sounds from Microsoft Tinker: Based on the positive feedback we received from the release of additional Windows Sound Schemes in April, we’ve integrated the unique audio sounds from Microsoft Tinker into a new sound scheme.
Windows ® DreamScene (TM) Content Pack #4 Windows DreamScene Content Pack #4 which adds three additional nature-setting Windows DreamScenes.
I don’t know about you, but these “Extras” are not the kinds of things I was hoping for when Vista Ultimate was released in January 2007. I kind of imagined real utilities and more frequent releases that would add value and a uniqueness to my Vista experience – something that made me say “man, I’m so glad I spent that extra money” . Screensavers, sounds, and the occasional game just don’t cut it.
Here are just a few ideas for Microsoft to chew on:
- a syncing interface to my Media Center
- notepad / wordpad on steroids
- new pen-centric navigation scheme
- new MovieMaker themes
- a 90 day Zune pass subscription
- some ink utilities or something tailored to my “tablet pc” experience
- bumped up storage for Windows Live Mesh with enhanced revisioning
- An integrated “Ultramon” for better handling of multiple displays. Honestly, though, this should have been addressed pro-bono in all versions of Vista.
- Snipping Tool Plus, enhanced screen clipping, to the style of SnagIt
- Windows Journal on steroids
- An integrated FTP solution that is better than “open FTP site in Windows Explorer”
- A real Regedit tool
- Skinnable TIP
What about you? What kind of “real Extras” would you like to see Microsoft release?