@ the Office 2010 community launch party!

It was another blast at the 16th floor of 6750 Ayala Avenue as Microsoft Philippines joins in the global launch of Microsoft Office 2010!  The said global launching is held in New York on May 12, 2010 11 AM Eastern Time.

There were a lot of attendees in the community launch party, most are familiar faces form the Windows7ako community (the official community for Windows 7 in the Philippines).  We started the party with a sumptuous dinner with overflowing drinks in cocktail tables.  The party was hosted by Mr. Jojo Ayson and Ms. Chay Mondejar-Saputil who were also the host during the Windows 7 community launch party.  The two has again a lot of trivia questions to ask to stimulate the brain of the attendees and of course a price awaits for each orrect answer to the trivia question .  Ms Femie Cruz, the Product Manager for Office gave un a brief introduction about Microsoft Office 2010 telling us how office 2010 would really make our job much more easier. Followed by a demo about some cool new features of Office 2010 by Mr. Chester Coronel and Mr. EJ Lopez . Then the demo showdown begins!

The demo showdown aims to to give an idea to community members what to expect in Office 2010 and to showcase the new, cool, and improved features of Office 2010!  Ten brave community members (I, Christopher, Miyer, and Orlee included) who conquered their fear in standing in front of a big crowd joined in the showdown not just for the price but also for fun!  Each of us showcased some new features of Office 2010! After the demo showdown, here comes the judging, Sir Jojo gave the crowd the right to decide who will win in the showdown by clapping of hands.  The tenwas trimmed into five, then three (Miyer, Orlee and I).  Orlee got the loudest clap, then Miyer, then me. The grand prize went to Orlee – a Samsung equipped with Windows Mobile Phone, the second to Miyer – a flip camera, and the third an optional Arc Mouse or an HP Printer.   Since I already have an Arc Mouse, took the printer for the the third prize!  A very timely price since my printer is already busted and I’m already planning to buy a replacement!

Hmmm I forgot to mention, a belated birthday cake was given to Miss Chay after Christopher’s demo, courtesy of members of the core team from Windows7ako community.  Also another cake was given as a token of appreciation to the people behind Office2010tayo community, which was accepted by Miss Femie Cruz..

The party was ended with Ms. Femie raffling a bunch of cool Office2010 and Wundows 7 stuffs which includes bags, jackets, shirts, caps etc.

Microsoft Office 2010 will be available in retail on June 2010. Now, while waiting for the final release of Office 2010 you may want  download the Beta release at http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/en/download-office-professional-plus/default.aspx and enjoy a free ride of this amazing productivity suite! 

For queries and updates about Office 2010, please join the official community of Office 2010 in the Philippines, office2010tayo.