REDMOND. WA: With the Vista OS consumer launch a month away, Microsoft and PR firm Edelman reportedly embarked upon a program which involved gifting Vista-loaded PCs to select bloggers.
However, despite the team's disclosure measures, the effort was not met by a universally positive reaction.
According to multiple accounts, Edelman sent out Acer Ferrari computers, properly disclosed its relationship with Microsoft, and reportedly offered no review ultimatums to the recipients. Additionally, some bloggers reported receiving e-mails saying that they could return the ...