I've been using linux for a decade, starting with Red Hat, then Mepis and most recently Ubuntu and Linux Mint. I just started using Ultimate Edition. There is no doubt in my mind that Ultimate Edition is the best Linux distribution I have ever used or seen for the desktop and individual user. I can't speak for servers or enterprise Linux.
Ultimate has all the software needed by an individual for multi-media, office applications, graphics and customization right out of the box. I really appreciated not having to spend hours downloading and setting up a whole bunch of programs that I want to use modern media and other applications. Ultimatix is a great way to get the codecs and other software that most users want and need. In addition, the Ultimate Edition Repo, combined with the Ubuntu Software Center and Synaptic, along with Ultimatix is the best software source combination I've seen.
The Ultimate edition is a fast or faster than Linux Mint or Ubuntu. My son loves the Gamers Edition.
Ultimate needs more and better publicity and visibility with potential users and user organizations. I would be willing to write a review if I was asked or directed where to submit it.
This is a great distribution. I want to congratulate the developers and encourage them to keep up the great work and continue developing Ultimate Edition.