We found this a while back,, appears its still active,Anyways,
Fill out a sort of long consumer survey And Get Choice of some great MS Titles .
We Got Office 2003 Pro And Windows XP Pro.

Heres How to sign up:
Computer users who might be interested in participating in this type of research, please have them send e-mail to: [email protected] with the Subject: Hardware User Survey.

It took a week for the Survey link to arrive Via Email, As Shown below.


Hello -



Microsoft wants to learn more about you! We are sending you this invitation because our records show that you have expressed interest in usability research at Microsoft. We are currently conducting a web-based survey that involves answering a number of questions about your computing activities and home entertainment environment. In exchange for this information, those completing the entire survey will be eligible to receive one Microsoft product. We offer X-Box games, productivity software, educational games, and more! Also, if you are invited to participate in further product research, we will have even more FREE stuff for you to choose from!



Our survey can be accessed from any internet connection using the link provided below. You need only “click” your answers into our confidential, password-protected database. PLEASE DO NOT FORWARD THIS E-MAIL.



This offer is limited—you must respond no later than September 6, 2004. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at [email protected]. If you’re ready to begin now, simply click on the link below:



Click here to start the survey<~~ Link removed Not forwardable


We appreciate your time! The information you provide will help us make decisions about future products, and will help us to improve our current products along the way. We rely on the participation of our customers to create great products, so we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity TODAY!


Thank you,



Microsoft Hardware User Research Team

Partial list of offerings From MS for this survey
Below are examples of software potentially available for participating in a usability study.
Windows XP Professional
Office XP Professional Edition
Office 2003 Professional Edition
FrontPage 2003
MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries
Encarta Reference Library 2004
Office 2004 for the Macintosh
Microsoft Natural Keyboard
Halo (Xbox & PC)
...and many more!

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