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Does your company have an Enterprise Agreement with Windows Client on Software Assurance?  If so, did you know you as an employee have a benefit available to you called the Microsoft Employee Purchase Program that allows you to purchase Microsoft products for personal use at a discount?

There’s a newsletter that you can subscribe to that goes over all the new benefits:
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8692479
(See below for a SAMPLE)

New Offers Available on Microsoft Products!

Thank you for using the Microsoft Software Assurance Employee Purchase Program. We want to inform you of new offers on some of the most popular Microsoft products for home management and entertainment.* Please see the description of these offers below. To take advantage of these offers immediately, please visit http://epp.microsoft.com.

Enjoy a 20% savings over estimated retail pricing on Microsoft Zune devices and Zune accessories. Zune lets friends and family wirelessly share music, playlists, pictures, and podcasts — wherever and whenever. Choose from four sizes — 80GB, 30GB, 8GB and 4G — then pick your color. Color options vary by size and include black, brown, pink, red, green, and white. Browse the Zune Marketplace and choose from millions of DRM-free MP3s, music videos, podcasts, and more. Listen to a favorite station with the built-in FM tuner, or watch the latest music video on the roomy screen.

You can now get the Windows Vista® Home Premium Upgrade for just $99 — a 25% savings over estimated retail pricing! Get all the benefits of the newest Microsoft operating system at home.
Less to worry about:

• Parental Controls help protect your kids online.
• Windows Backup and Restore Center allows for safer data backup.
• Automated PC maintenance helps keep your PC running at its best

More to enjoy:

• Richer photos and videos help you relive your memories.
• Instant Search helps keep everything within reach
• Boundless entertainment with Windows Media Center and Windows games

• You can save up to 48% over estimated retail pricing on select 2007 Microsoft Office Suites! Microsoft Office suites can help computer users get things done more quickly and intuitively with powerful tools for creating, managing, analyzing, and sharing information.

Get the latest gaming gear at 28% off retail pricing. For only $149.99, the "PC Gaming Gear" package includes:

• SideWinder Gaming Mouse: Complete laser gaming mouse system that takes PC gaming mouse performance, handling, and convenience to a new level.
• Reclusa Gaming Keyboard: Complete gaming keyboard with blue backlit keys for low lighting, two built in USB ports, and customizable gaming controls.
• Zoo Tycoon 2: Zookeeper Collection: Triples your fun with three collections in one: Zoo Tycoon 2, Endangered Species, and African Adventures.
• Age of Empires III video game: Offers realism, with advanced battle physics and unparalleled visual detail.

To take advantage of these offers, go to http://epp.microsoft.com and enter your company code. (If you don’t know your company code, please ask your Benefits Administrator.)