How about a free laptop loaded with a freebie Vista from Microsoft this New Year? Now that’s what Microsoft told bloggers who will get the free laptops as review units to help them become familiar with Vista. Recipients have options: Keep the computer, return it, or donate it to charity.

As expected blogdom’s afire by this initiative by Microsoft, AMD and Acer but some look at it with mixed feelings. Geekzone has an interesting post on this ploy by Microsoft and it’s worth your time. Microsoft’s is reiterating that it is not soliciting any favors but is just expecting valuable feedback from the special blogger!

The giveaway, which started last week, has sparked a debate among tech bloggers as to the motive for handing out the top-of-the-line Acer Ferrari laptops, valued at more than $2,200. All I can say that most people love to watch Microsft squirm and sweat and this is one fiasco worth observing!