As a public service, the MacInquirer held our nose and signed up to host a Windows 7 Launch Party later this month. This entitled us to what we were really intererested in: the Steve Ballmer Edition of Windows 7 given to Launch Party hosts.

Our Ballmer Edition kit arrived yesterday afternoon. Here's the surprisingly understated Windows 7 disc box:



A look at the basic contents and documentation in the kit:



Other Ballmer-related goodness includes a set of Ballmer flash drive cozies in assorted colors for your party guests:



We also got a five-pack of limited-edition Ballmer t-shirts -- all XXL of course:



And a coupon for a 6-foot Philly cheeseteak combo from our local Great Steak & Fry Company at the mall food court:



We may not actually host the party -- but the Philly was delicious.