This week, I’ve had an opportunity of a lifetime – I got to spend five days on the Windows Vista Coach. In those five days, I’ve ridden the bus up and down the east coast, stopping in many cities at malls, computer stores, and as many other places that we could (while maintaining somewhat of a schedule). I’ve learned a great deal speaking to the many people who have hopped on board the bus, especially the many ways people use PC’s running Windows.
Microsoft’s marketing line is “The ‘wow’ starts now” – and we were getting plenty of wows from our visitors. I had a blast demoing all the new features in Windows Vista that I have been using for the past year - Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Calendar, Flip 3D, Instant Search, and Windows Sidebar (to name a few!). One of the hands-down favorites that people loved to see was Windows Vista’s new version of Media Center. I handed out a bunch of business cards, and look forward to keeping in touch with some people I’ve met on the road. I’m especially anxious to know how Vista is running for them after they get it on their PC’s.
The most memorable part of the trip, for me, was our ride through Washington, DC. I’ve never been to DC before, and we drove past many famous landmarks. I was lucky enough to get a great shot of the coach driving past the Capitol Building – that was a great “vista”!
The four other people on the bus, Nick White from Microsoft, Terri Straton from TheTabletPC.net, Brandon LeBlanc from MSTechToday.com, and our excellent driver, Charlie, has made the last week an incredible amount of fun. Without them, this trip would certainly not have been the same.
Note: Just want to point out, the tour is continuing still - just without me. I have real world obligations this week ;).
Posted
Jan 20 2007, 09:39 PM
by
Ryan Hoffman