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Today Microsoft officially launched the much awaited new operating system and Office suite, Windows Vista and Office 2007. It took more than 5 years in the making and after several delays, Microsoft has finally released Microsoft's flagship operating system and office products. It is more than merely a new coat of paint and is it worth the wait? Find out more information about pricing and upgrade versions available through this link here.
Full Version: Vista and Office 2007 Officially Launched
Today, the most significant product launch in Microsoft history culminates with the release of Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 to consumers. In Singapore, Microsoft’s most highly anticipated event in a decade will be celebrated through a series of captivating activities starting February 1.
Designed to transform the way people use technology to communicate, connect, create and share content, and access entertainment, the Windows Vista™ operating system and Microsoft® Office 2007 will deliver significant advancements that will help eliminate the barriers between people, information and communities.
“This is an exciting time for Microsoft, our partners, customers and the IT industry as a whole. For the first time in 10 years since the launch of Windows® 95, we are releasing not one, but two flagship products that will transform the way people work, live and play,” said Barney Lau, Managing Director, Microsoft Singapore. "We are thrilled to introduce Singaporeans to a new computing experience that is easier, safer, more entertaining and more productive with greater connectivity whether they are at home, at work, or on the go.”
The “WOW” Starts Now!
Microsoft Singapore is embarking on a “WOW” launch campaign of unprecedented scale to introduce the two products to Singapore, including efforts to ready the local IT partners and retailers, and for above-the-line marketing and launch activities. In particular, Microsoft has conducted extensive outreach to more than 10,000 IT professionals in Singapore to educate them on advancements in the Windows Vista™ operating system and Microsoft® Office 2007 through customized training sessions, and aims to certify the first 100 Singapore IT professionals in Windows Vista™ as part of this milestone event. In addition, PC manufacturers and system builder partners will deliver the Windows Vista™ operating system and Microsoft® Office 2007 on new PCs.
Singapore’s Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 “WOW” launch campaign includes:
• Vista Fiesta @ Funan DigitaLife Mall (February 1 – 4)
In conjunction with the arrival of Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 as well as the upcoming Lunar New Year festive season, Funan DigitaLife Mall will be decked out from head-to-toe in the bright and refreshing Windows Vista™ colors of green and blue, and is the place to be for consumers eager to be the first in Singapore to get their hands on both products. To commemorate the consumer launch of Windows Vista™ in Singapore, the first buyer of the new operating system will also receive an additional limited edition of Windows Vista™ Ultimate signed by none other than Bill Gates.This event is also supported by leading global and local Original Equipment Manufacturers, system builders, sponsors as well as Microsoft’s partners such as HP, Lenovo, Toshiba, Pluto Technologies, Cybermind, SanDisk, Singtel, Samsung, Chamoxa, Asus and Intel, some of whom will offer PCs pre-installed with Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007. In particular, Intel will be launching the Core™2 Quad processor for the first time in Singapore.
“Intel’s multi-core processors are designed to enhance the computer user’s experience from start to finish. Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 running on Core™ 2 Quad processors will provide the breakthrough user experience on the full capabilities of Windows Vista™,” said Patrick Liew, Singapore Country Manager, Intel Technology Asia Pte Ltd. “This launch marks a rare occurrence in which new processors and a new operating system hit the market about the same time. This combination will ignite a whole new class of PCs that will fundamentally reshape the way consumers interact, experience entertainment and multitask with their computers.”
• PhotoVista competition
In this unique competition which ran from December 4, 2006 to January 21 this year, Singaporeans from all walks of life submitted around 2,300 photographic depictions of their interpretation of a truly Singapore Vista. Thirty winners, selected by a panel of renowned local photographers comprising Ken Seet, Ming and Andy Wong, will not only walk away with S$50,000 in cash and prizes, but also gain the opportunity to put their Singapore Vista on the desktops of PCs across the world as their works will be made available for wallpaper download in April this year. The winning PhotoVista will be announced on February 16.
• Windows Vista™ Gadgets
Microsoft also seeks to provide local enterprises with an opportunity to leverage the excitement surrounding this milestone event to increase consumer awareness of their business and showcase their creativity. In December last year, Microsoft called for home-grown businesses to create Windows Vista™ gadgets, which are lightweight, helper applications residing on the Windows Vista™ sidebar that boost productivity by providing instant access to information and frequently used tools at the click of a button. More than 50 gadgets by 20 local companies, including digital publication distributor E-Book Systems, automatic video production maker Muvee and education software developer Heulab, have been developed to date. In particular, Street Directory has developed the Community Gadget, which provides PC users instant access to the mapping capabilities of the web site by simply typing zip codes into the gadget on their desktop.
• The “WOW” Journey
This top-secret special event, slated to take place in mid-February, will feature more than 800 Microsoft employees in a spectacular and unforgettable journey. Keep your eyes and ears open for updates closer to the date!
• IT Show 2007 (March 8 - 11)
Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 fever will sweep this year’s IT Show. The entire third floor of Suntec Convention Center will feature interactive and immersive displays on how the two new products will deliver an enhanced computing experience to PC users. In particular, consumers will be able to experience the Windows Vista™ Consumer Scenario Booths, which will showcase the product’s amazing capabilities and features in the areas of Digital Memories, Productivity, Gaming, Music, TV and Movies and Communication.
Pricing and Availability
Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 will be available in Singapore from February 1 at leading IT retail stores as well as leading global and local Original Equipment Manufacturers and system builders.
The recommended retail pricing for Full Packaged Product (FPP) is as follows:
Windows Vista™ Price w/o GST
Windows Vista ™ Home Basic English Upgrade DVD------SGD 179.05
Windows Vista™ Home Basic English DVD-----------------SGD 340.95
Windows Vista™ Home Premium English DVD-------------SGD 407.62
Windows Vista™ Home Premium English Upgrade DVD--SGD 274.29
Windows Vista™ Business English DVD--------------------SGD 502.86
Windows Vista™ Business English Upgrade DVD----------SGD 340.95
Windows Vista™ Ultimate English DVD---------------------SGD 664.76
Windows Vista™ Ultimate English Upgrade DVD-----------SGD 445.71
Microsoft® Office 2007
Office Home and Student 2007 Win32 English CD---------SGD 236.19
Office 2007 Win32 English CD-------------------------------SGD 607.62
Office Small Business 2007 Win32 English CD-------------SGD 683.81
Office Pro 2007 Win32 English CD--------------------------SGD 760.00
Office Ultimate 2007 Win32 English DVD-------------------SGD 1,036.19
Designed to transform the way people use technology to communicate, connect, create and share content, and access entertainment, the Windows Vista™ operating system and Microsoft® Office 2007 will deliver significant advancements that will help eliminate the barriers between people, information and communities.
“This is an exciting time for Microsoft, our partners, customers and the IT industry as a whole. For the first time in 10 years since the launch of Windows® 95, we are releasing not one, but two flagship products that will transform the way people work, live and play,” said Barney Lau, Managing Director, Microsoft Singapore. "We are thrilled to introduce Singaporeans to a new computing experience that is easier, safer, more entertaining and more productive with greater connectivity whether they are at home, at work, or on the go.”
The “WOW” Starts Now!
Microsoft Singapore is embarking on a “WOW” launch campaign of unprecedented scale to introduce the two products to Singapore, including efforts to ready the local IT partners and retailers, and for above-the-line marketing and launch activities. In particular, Microsoft has conducted extensive outreach to more than 10,000 IT professionals in Singapore to educate them on advancements in the Windows Vista™ operating system and Microsoft® Office 2007 through customized training sessions, and aims to certify the first 100 Singapore IT professionals in Windows Vista™ as part of this milestone event. In addition, PC manufacturers and system builder partners will deliver the Windows Vista™ operating system and Microsoft® Office 2007 on new PCs.
Singapore’s Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 “WOW” launch campaign includes:
• Vista Fiesta @ Funan DigitaLife Mall (February 1 – 4)
In conjunction with the arrival of Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 as well as the upcoming Lunar New Year festive season, Funan DigitaLife Mall will be decked out from head-to-toe in the bright and refreshing Windows Vista™ colors of green and blue, and is the place to be for consumers eager to be the first in Singapore to get their hands on both products. To commemorate the consumer launch of Windows Vista™ in Singapore, the first buyer of the new operating system will also receive an additional limited edition of Windows Vista™ Ultimate signed by none other than Bill Gates.This event is also supported by leading global and local Original Equipment Manufacturers, system builders, sponsors as well as Microsoft’s partners such as HP, Lenovo, Toshiba, Pluto Technologies, Cybermind, SanDisk, Singtel, Samsung, Chamoxa, Asus and Intel, some of whom will offer PCs pre-installed with Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007. In particular, Intel will be launching the Core™2 Quad processor for the first time in Singapore.
“Intel’s multi-core processors are designed to enhance the computer user’s experience from start to finish. Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 running on Core™ 2 Quad processors will provide the breakthrough user experience on the full capabilities of Windows Vista™,” said Patrick Liew, Singapore Country Manager, Intel Technology Asia Pte Ltd. “This launch marks a rare occurrence in which new processors and a new operating system hit the market about the same time. This combination will ignite a whole new class of PCs that will fundamentally reshape the way consumers interact, experience entertainment and multitask with their computers.”
• PhotoVista competition
In this unique competition which ran from December 4, 2006 to January 21 this year, Singaporeans from all walks of life submitted around 2,300 photographic depictions of their interpretation of a truly Singapore Vista. Thirty winners, selected by a panel of renowned local photographers comprising Ken Seet, Ming and Andy Wong, will not only walk away with S$50,000 in cash and prizes, but also gain the opportunity to put their Singapore Vista on the desktops of PCs across the world as their works will be made available for wallpaper download in April this year. The winning PhotoVista will be announced on February 16.
• Windows Vista™ Gadgets
Microsoft also seeks to provide local enterprises with an opportunity to leverage the excitement surrounding this milestone event to increase consumer awareness of their business and showcase their creativity. In December last year, Microsoft called for home-grown businesses to create Windows Vista™ gadgets, which are lightweight, helper applications residing on the Windows Vista™ sidebar that boost productivity by providing instant access to information and frequently used tools at the click of a button. More than 50 gadgets by 20 local companies, including digital publication distributor E-Book Systems, automatic video production maker Muvee and education software developer Heulab, have been developed to date. In particular, Street Directory has developed the Community Gadget, which provides PC users instant access to the mapping capabilities of the web site by simply typing zip codes into the gadget on their desktop.
• The “WOW” Journey
This top-secret special event, slated to take place in mid-February, will feature more than 800 Microsoft employees in a spectacular and unforgettable journey. Keep your eyes and ears open for updates closer to the date!
• IT Show 2007 (March 8 - 11)
Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 fever will sweep this year’s IT Show. The entire third floor of Suntec Convention Center will feature interactive and immersive displays on how the two new products will deliver an enhanced computing experience to PC users. In particular, consumers will be able to experience the Windows Vista™ Consumer Scenario Booths, which will showcase the product’s amazing capabilities and features in the areas of Digital Memories, Productivity, Gaming, Music, TV and Movies and Communication.
Pricing and Availability
Windows Vista™ and Microsoft® Office 2007 will be available in Singapore from February 1 at leading IT retail stores as well as leading global and local Original Equipment Manufacturers and system builders.
The recommended retail pricing for Full Packaged Product (FPP) is as follows:
Windows Vista™ Price w/o GST
Windows Vista ™ Home Basic English Upgrade DVD------SGD 179.05
Windows Vista™ Home Basic English DVD-----------------SGD 340.95
Windows Vista™ Home Premium English DVD-------------SGD 407.62
Windows Vista™ Home Premium English Upgrade DVD--SGD 274.29
Windows Vista™ Business English DVD--------------------SGD 502.86
Windows Vista™ Business English Upgrade DVD----------SGD 340.95
Windows Vista™ Ultimate English DVD---------------------SGD 664.76
Windows Vista™ Ultimate English Upgrade DVD-----------SGD 445.71
Microsoft® Office 2007
Office Home and Student 2007 Win32 English CD---------SGD 236.19
Office 2007 Win32 English CD-------------------------------SGD 607.62
Office Small Business 2007 Win32 English CD-------------SGD 683.81
Office Pro 2007 Win32 English CD--------------------------SGD 760.00
Office Ultimate 2007 Win32 English DVD-------------------SGD 1,036.19
Microsoft Office 2007 for Consumers: Getting Started With Ease
Fact Sheet
January 2007
The 2007 Microsoft® Office system provides tools to help people quickly and easily create great-looking documents, spreadsheets and presentations, organize and search for information in one place, and keep everything in one place, all with enhanced security.
Whether people are working on a book report, organizing recipes, planning a birthday party or creating a photo album, Office 2007 makes it easier and more enjoyable to get things done.
One of the most significant changes is the new Microsoft Office Fluent™ user interface (UI). The Office Fluent UI includes a new method of organizing and presenting application capabilities. This new layout, called the Ribbon, is found in five programs: Access™ 2007, Excel® 2007, PowerPoint® 2007, Word 2007 and certain parts of Outlook® 2007. Traditional menus and toolbars were replaced with the new Ribbon to enable people to find features faster. It is intuitive and easy to get accustomed to.
Quickly and Easily Create High-Quality Documents
• Discovering powerful new features. People can see changes before making them with Live Preview, and new galleries feature immediate previewing and formatting of tables, graphics and page layout. Improved picture, charting and graphics tools also enable people to produce high-quality documents, such as 3-D effects and shadows.
• Achieving a consistent look. New Document Themes carry over between Word 2007, Excel 2007 and PowerPoint 2007 to ensure a consistent appearance. Using Quick Styles and Document Themes, people can quickly change the appearance of text, tables and graphics throughout the entire document to match a preferred style or color scheme.
Work With Confidence and Security
• Keeping information private. The Document Inspector is a key element of this added protection, enhancing the security of private information by automatically removing personally identifiable data, comments, hidden text and tracked changes from documents. To help protect people from divulging personal information to a threatening Web site, Outlook 2007 has an improved junk e-mail filter and has added new features that disable links and warn about threatening content within an e-mail message.
• Saving files from loss and damage. New tools help safeguard personal information and help protect files from loss or damage. People can better protect and recover new work in the event of a system crash through the improved automatic document recovery tool.
Organize and Search for Information in One Location
• Searching across applications. People can search for notes, information and other items that are stored in different places through OneNote® 2007. OneNote is a digital notebook that helps people get organized by bringing all their critical content — including text, handwriting, images, Web clippings, computer files
• Searching instantly. People can use Office Outlook 2007 to search for keywords, dates or other flexible criteria to locate items in e-mail, calendar, contacts or tasks to save valuable time. Instant Search* in Office Outlook 2007 is fully integrated within the interface, so people never have to leave Outlook to find the information they need.
Get Started With Ease
• Getting up and running quickly. The new release helps people get up and running quickly and confidently by overcoming some of the natural barriers to learning new technology. Now finding solutions in the Help system or finding shortcuts and functions is easier in the 2007 release of Office.
• Learning what Office has to offer. New enhancements to Office Online help people easily find resources — such as assistance from one of the nearly 50,000 new help articles, a how-to refresher through one of the 35 new demos, online training through any of the 24 new courses, more than 400 new templates, or other product downloads and tools.
• Finding what you need, where you need it. Appropriate commands appear automatically depending on the task, and commonly used commands are readily available. The improved Help tool provides tight integration between online Help files and those in the product — so the right Help solution is always a few clicks away.
• Getting started now. Office Online offers ways to use, try and learn Office 2007. Trials are available for those interested in downloading and using the release, the online test drive provides sample data that allows people to try Office without any download, and Office Online has numerous tutorials for people interested in learning more about what the new release has to offer.
More information about the 2007 Microsoft Office system can be found at these sites:
• Office Online: Experience it today: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products...1741481033.aspx
• Office Online: Office Home and Student 2007: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/FX101674081033.aspx
Fact Sheet
January 2007
The 2007 Microsoft® Office system provides tools to help people quickly and easily create great-looking documents, spreadsheets and presentations, organize and search for information in one place, and keep everything in one place, all with enhanced security.
Whether people are working on a book report, organizing recipes, planning a birthday party or creating a photo album, Office 2007 makes it easier and more enjoyable to get things done.
One of the most significant changes is the new Microsoft Office Fluent™ user interface (UI). The Office Fluent UI includes a new method of organizing and presenting application capabilities. This new layout, called the Ribbon, is found in five programs: Access™ 2007, Excel® 2007, PowerPoint® 2007, Word 2007 and certain parts of Outlook® 2007. Traditional menus and toolbars were replaced with the new Ribbon to enable people to find features faster. It is intuitive and easy to get accustomed to.
Quickly and Easily Create High-Quality Documents
• Discovering powerful new features. People can see changes before making them with Live Preview, and new galleries feature immediate previewing and formatting of tables, graphics and page layout. Improved picture, charting and graphics tools also enable people to produce high-quality documents, such as 3-D effects and shadows.
• Achieving a consistent look. New Document Themes carry over between Word 2007, Excel 2007 and PowerPoint 2007 to ensure a consistent appearance. Using Quick Styles and Document Themes, people can quickly change the appearance of text, tables and graphics throughout the entire document to match a preferred style or color scheme.
Work With Confidence and Security
• Keeping information private. The Document Inspector is a key element of this added protection, enhancing the security of private information by automatically removing personally identifiable data, comments, hidden text and tracked changes from documents. To help protect people from divulging personal information to a threatening Web site, Outlook 2007 has an improved junk e-mail filter and has added new features that disable links and warn about threatening content within an e-mail message.
• Saving files from loss and damage. New tools help safeguard personal information and help protect files from loss or damage. People can better protect and recover new work in the event of a system crash through the improved automatic document recovery tool.
Organize and Search for Information in One Location
• Searching across applications. People can search for notes, information and other items that are stored in different places through OneNote® 2007. OneNote is a digital notebook that helps people get organized by bringing all their critical content — including text, handwriting, images, Web clippings, computer files
• Searching instantly. People can use Office Outlook 2007 to search for keywords, dates or other flexible criteria to locate items in e-mail, calendar, contacts or tasks to save valuable time. Instant Search* in Office Outlook 2007 is fully integrated within the interface, so people never have to leave Outlook to find the information they need.
Get Started With Ease
• Getting up and running quickly. The new release helps people get up and running quickly and confidently by overcoming some of the natural barriers to learning new technology. Now finding solutions in the Help system or finding shortcuts and functions is easier in the 2007 release of Office.
• Learning what Office has to offer. New enhancements to Office Online help people easily find resources — such as assistance from one of the nearly 50,000 new help articles, a how-to refresher through one of the 35 new demos, online training through any of the 24 new courses, more than 400 new templates, or other product downloads and tools.
• Finding what you need, where you need it. Appropriate commands appear automatically depending on the task, and commonly used commands are readily available. The improved Help tool provides tight integration between online Help files and those in the product — so the right Help solution is always a few clicks away.
• Getting started now. Office Online offers ways to use, try and learn Office 2007. Trials are available for those interested in downloading and using the release, the online test drive provides sample data that allows people to try Office without any download, and Office Online has numerous tutorials for people interested in learning more about what the new release has to offer.
More information about the 2007 Microsoft Office system can be found at these sites:
• Office Online: Experience it today: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products...1741481033.aspx
• Office Online: Office Home and Student 2007: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/FX101674081033.aspx
Windows Vista
Fact Sheet
January 2007
Windows Vista™ makes it easier, safer and more entertaining to use the PC virtually anytime and anywhere.
One look at Windows Vista shows the difference, with a breakthrough design, easy-to-use search and organization tools, and a safer online experience. The built-in Windows® Media Center1 and new mobility features give users more ways to enjoy their favorite digital entertainment at home or on the go.
Windows Vista represents the highest-quality and most responsive Microsoft® operating system release ever due in large part to unprecedented collaboration between Microsoft and its customers and industry partners. Windows Vista is the focal point for a huge wave of new PCs, applications, hardware and devices. Users can tap into this ecosystem and experience personal computing like never before.
Windows Vista can be experienced today at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista, and on Jan. 30 consumers and small businesses will be able to experience it firsthand.
Windows Vista helps make everyday PC tasks, such as starting up a computer and finding files, faster and easier:
• Finding stuff fast. Instant Search helps users locate any document, photo, e-mail message, song, video, file or program on their PC with ease. Live Icons, which display a thumbnail of the contents of each file, help users find what they are looking for at a glance. Windows Flip 3D, available in Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate, gives users a new way to find the window they want by quickly flipping through all open windows in a 3-D stacked view.
• Staying organized. Users can add personal “tags” to their files to make them easier to find. They can store, organize and retrieve information in ways that make the most sense to them — not just in traditional file folders.
• Quick access. New technology in Windows Vista makes the PC significantly more responsive when performing everyday tasks. Improved startup and sleep performance helps desktop and mobile PCs get up and running more quickly and turn off and on in a snap.
• Consistent responsiveness. Inconsistency in PC performance can be frustrating. Windows Vista provides innovative technologies including a new memory management system called Windows SuperFetch that enables applications to launch much more quickly when users start their machines and ensures that these applications will continue to be responsive when it matters most.
• Keeping an eye on what’s important. Users can see the information they care about right away with Windows Sidebar, which brings real-time information such as weather and news directly to the desktop as easy-to-use programs called gadgets. On mobile PCs with exterior screens, Windows SideShow™ technology, available in Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate, enables Windows Vista to extend information form the PC onto a wide range of devices.
• Focus on tasks. Available in the Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions of Windows Vista, the new Windows Aero™ user experience provides a translucent computing surface. Graphics, pictures and other content spring to life on the glasslike windows, which also remove distracting on-screen clutter, making it easier to focus on information.
• Innovative hardware. A whole new wave of cool and innovative Windows Vista-based PCs from many PC makers will be available Jan. 30, including these:
– The HP TouchSmart PC introduces the convenience of the touch experience to desktop computing, serving as a fast and easy-to-access information, communication and entertainment hub for the kitchen, family room or living room.
– Toshiba PORTÉGÉ R400 is a mobile PC featuring Windows tablet technology that includes a display on the front edge to provide an up-to-date view of e-mail and appointments via Active Notifications, built on Windows SideShow technology.
– Sony® VAIO® VGX-TP1 is a stylish PC delivering a high-performance entertainment experience; users can enjoy their favorite live and recorded TV and movies or surf the Web from their sofa using the wireless keyboard or remote control.
– Medion UMPC is an ultra mobile PC that provides multiple input options including a keyboard, a pen and touch capabilities. It features the new Origami Experience, a user interface that optimizes entertainment and communications on the smallest class of personal computers running Windows Vista.
Safer and More Reliable
Windows Vista is the most secure and reliable version of Windows that Microsoft Corp. has ever shipped, providing an unprecedented level of confidence and control when users browse the Web or engage in other online activities. Now every member of the family can have a safer, more secure online experience:
• Layered security. Windows Vista offers multiple layers of defense that work together, including strong default protections, such as Protected Mode in Windows Internet Explorer® 7 in Windows Vista. Protected Mode helps prevent silent installations of malicious code. To help further reduce identity theft and increase user confidence in Web transactions, the Internet Explorer 7 Address Bar will display a green highlight when it detects that a user is visiting a safe Web site with a new Extended Validation Certificate.
• Thorough testing. Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system are products designed with the help of millions of customers around the world, resulting in the highest-quality and most responsive releases Microsoft has ever released. More than 5 million beta versions of the products were downloaded and tested worldwide.
• Protection against malware. Windows Defender monitors key system locations and watches for changes that signal the presence of malware or other unwanted applications. If a problem is detected, Windows Defender offers straightforward and thorough spyware removal tools to help return the user’s computer to normal.
• Protection against phishing. Windows Vista helps block “phishing” Web sites that try to trick people into divulging personal information. The Microsoft Phishing Filter combines client-side scans for suspicious Web-site characteristics with an opt-in online service that is updated several times an hour with the latest industry information about fraudulent Web sites, enabling it to warn users about suspicious sites quickly.
• Family Safety Settings. Windows Vista provides parents with a new level of control over their children’s computer use. If they choose to, parents can do the following:
–Set limits on what time of day and for how long children can use the computer
–Limit the Web sites that children can visit and the applications they can use
–Restrict PC games based on title, content or Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating
–Create reports that detail their children’s online activities and other computer use
More Entertaining
Windows Vista redefines digital entertainment, making it easier for people to manage and enjoy their growing collections of digital music, photos, movies and other entertainment:
• Easily managing music. Within Windows Media® Player 11, the same advanced search technology that hunts down documents and programs helps people locate music. Customizable album art and stacking views allow people to browse their digital music in much the same manner as their CD collections, while the lightning-fast Wordwheel search tools help quickly scan through large music collections. In addition, Windows Media Player 11 works with more than 200 portable players and home networking devices. The advanced integration between Windows Media Player 11 and MTV Networks’ URGE music store provides access to more than 2 million songs.
• Making digital memories. In Windows Vista even nontechnical people can create digital memories by blending photos and home videos with music, titles and creative transitions. The new Windows Photo Gallery and an enhanced Windows Movie Maker make it easy to upload, fix and transfer photos and videos to DVD2 or a portable device for easy sharing.
• Playing at a new level. Only Windows Vista can play games that offer the more realistic graphics and complex environments and characters made possible by the new DirectX® 10 technology. The new Games Explorer and Game Folder make it easier to find and access games, and gamers can use the same controller on their PC as they do with their Xbox 360® console.
• Unique content. Windows Vista offers unique content in an integrated package through Windows Media Center, available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. For example, Windows Media Center SportsLounge in conjunction with FOX Sports offers the latest sports news, scores, statistics and video coverage in a 10-foot viewing experience. Other new sources of content will be available in Media Center after the launch of Windows Vista, including MSN® Soapbox interface for Media Center, NASCAR Motorsports content portal, Showtime Interactive, TurboNick from Nickelodeon and Vongo subscription movie service from Starz Entertainment.
• Ultimate extras. Users can take full advantage of all the digital lifestyle has to offer with Windows Ultimate Extras, cutting-edge programs that provide a richer computing experience exclusively for users of Windows Vista Ultimate. For example, Windows DreamScene™ transforms the desktop from the familiar static background wallpaper into a full-motion, personal video canvas. In addition to the new and improved in-box Windows Vista games, Windows Vista Ultimate customers can play exclusive games, such as Hold ’em, the Windows Version of poker’s most popular variant, “Texas Hold ’em”.
Better Connected
Windows Vista lets people enjoy their digital entertainment and other resources virtually wherever they may go:
• Extending the experience. Windows Media Center3 in Windows Vista lets people share their digital music, TV, pictures and other entertainment throughout the home or stream it to an Xbox 360 console. Users can crank the volume and control the fun from the comfort of their couch using the Media Center Remote Control.
• Hitting the road. Tablet PC features4 in Windows Vista let people take their entire computing experience with them wherever they go — and eliminate many of the challenges typically associated with mobile computing. Users can work without a keyboard and easily keep information synchronized between home, office and mobile devices. They can watch a TV show, review their photo collection, or even edit a home video on their mobile PC.
• Origami Experience. Ultra-mobile PCs combine the full functionality and power of Windows Vista with lightweight, carry-everywhere hardware designs to offer additional choice for the connected digital lifestyle. Many new ultra-mobile PCs take advantage of Microsoft’s software innovations such as the Origami Experience and Windows tablet and touch technology to make it easier to connect, communicate, accomplish tasks and stay entertained while on the go.
Other Helpful Resources
Windows Vista home page: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx
Windows Vista Ultimate Edition: http://www.WindowsUltimate.com
1 Window Media Center is only included in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate.
2 Windows DVD Maker is available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate.
3 Windows Media Center is available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. TV playback and recording features require an integrated or external USB TV tuner. Supports up to two TV tuners in all supported regions subject to Windows Vista’s compatibility with local TV standards; additional DTV/HDTV tuner support is available in the U.S. and South Korea with compatible hardware. To enjoy all the benefits of Windows
Media Center, Internet access is recommended; for some features, such as the Microsoft Electronic Programming Guide, it is required. Internet service provider subscription or other service fees may apply. Microsoft Electronic Programming Guide is not available in all regions or countries. DVD Burning, TV features and remote control support may vary by manufacturer and/or require additional purchases. Support for the Media Center Extender or Xbox 360 will require a wired or wireless home network and additional compatible networking equipment.
4 Tablet and touch technology are available in Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate.
Fact Sheet
January 2007
Windows Vista™ makes it easier, safer and more entertaining to use the PC virtually anytime and anywhere.
One look at Windows Vista shows the difference, with a breakthrough design, easy-to-use search and organization tools, and a safer online experience. The built-in Windows® Media Center1 and new mobility features give users more ways to enjoy their favorite digital entertainment at home or on the go.
Windows Vista represents the highest-quality and most responsive Microsoft® operating system release ever due in large part to unprecedented collaboration between Microsoft and its customers and industry partners. Windows Vista is the focal point for a huge wave of new PCs, applications, hardware and devices. Users can tap into this ecosystem and experience personal computing like never before.
Windows Vista can be experienced today at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista, and on Jan. 30 consumers and small businesses will be able to experience it firsthand.
Windows Vista helps make everyday PC tasks, such as starting up a computer and finding files, faster and easier:
• Finding stuff fast. Instant Search helps users locate any document, photo, e-mail message, song, video, file or program on their PC with ease. Live Icons, which display a thumbnail of the contents of each file, help users find what they are looking for at a glance. Windows Flip 3D, available in Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate, gives users a new way to find the window they want by quickly flipping through all open windows in a 3-D stacked view.
• Staying organized. Users can add personal “tags” to their files to make them easier to find. They can store, organize and retrieve information in ways that make the most sense to them — not just in traditional file folders.
• Quick access. New technology in Windows Vista makes the PC significantly more responsive when performing everyday tasks. Improved startup and sleep performance helps desktop and mobile PCs get up and running more quickly and turn off and on in a snap.
• Consistent responsiveness. Inconsistency in PC performance can be frustrating. Windows Vista provides innovative technologies including a new memory management system called Windows SuperFetch that enables applications to launch much more quickly when users start their machines and ensures that these applications will continue to be responsive when it matters most.
• Keeping an eye on what’s important. Users can see the information they care about right away with Windows Sidebar, which brings real-time information such as weather and news directly to the desktop as easy-to-use programs called gadgets. On mobile PCs with exterior screens, Windows SideShow™ technology, available in Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate, enables Windows Vista to extend information form the PC onto a wide range of devices.
• Focus on tasks. Available in the Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions of Windows Vista, the new Windows Aero™ user experience provides a translucent computing surface. Graphics, pictures and other content spring to life on the glasslike windows, which also remove distracting on-screen clutter, making it easier to focus on information.
• Innovative hardware. A whole new wave of cool and innovative Windows Vista-based PCs from many PC makers will be available Jan. 30, including these:
– The HP TouchSmart PC introduces the convenience of the touch experience to desktop computing, serving as a fast and easy-to-access information, communication and entertainment hub for the kitchen, family room or living room.
– Toshiba PORTÉGÉ R400 is a mobile PC featuring Windows tablet technology that includes a display on the front edge to provide an up-to-date view of e-mail and appointments via Active Notifications, built on Windows SideShow technology.
– Sony® VAIO® VGX-TP1 is a stylish PC delivering a high-performance entertainment experience; users can enjoy their favorite live and recorded TV and movies or surf the Web from their sofa using the wireless keyboard or remote control.
– Medion UMPC is an ultra mobile PC that provides multiple input options including a keyboard, a pen and touch capabilities. It features the new Origami Experience, a user interface that optimizes entertainment and communications on the smallest class of personal computers running Windows Vista.
Safer and More Reliable
Windows Vista is the most secure and reliable version of Windows that Microsoft Corp. has ever shipped, providing an unprecedented level of confidence and control when users browse the Web or engage in other online activities. Now every member of the family can have a safer, more secure online experience:
• Layered security. Windows Vista offers multiple layers of defense that work together, including strong default protections, such as Protected Mode in Windows Internet Explorer® 7 in Windows Vista. Protected Mode helps prevent silent installations of malicious code. To help further reduce identity theft and increase user confidence in Web transactions, the Internet Explorer 7 Address Bar will display a green highlight when it detects that a user is visiting a safe Web site with a new Extended Validation Certificate.
• Thorough testing. Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system are products designed with the help of millions of customers around the world, resulting in the highest-quality and most responsive releases Microsoft has ever released. More than 5 million beta versions of the products were downloaded and tested worldwide.
• Protection against malware. Windows Defender monitors key system locations and watches for changes that signal the presence of malware or other unwanted applications. If a problem is detected, Windows Defender offers straightforward and thorough spyware removal tools to help return the user’s computer to normal.
• Protection against phishing. Windows Vista helps block “phishing” Web sites that try to trick people into divulging personal information. The Microsoft Phishing Filter combines client-side scans for suspicious Web-site characteristics with an opt-in online service that is updated several times an hour with the latest industry information about fraudulent Web sites, enabling it to warn users about suspicious sites quickly.
• Family Safety Settings. Windows Vista provides parents with a new level of control over their children’s computer use. If they choose to, parents can do the following:
–Set limits on what time of day and for how long children can use the computer
–Limit the Web sites that children can visit and the applications they can use
–Restrict PC games based on title, content or Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating
–Create reports that detail their children’s online activities and other computer use
More Entertaining
Windows Vista redefines digital entertainment, making it easier for people to manage and enjoy their growing collections of digital music, photos, movies and other entertainment:
• Easily managing music. Within Windows Media® Player 11, the same advanced search technology that hunts down documents and programs helps people locate music. Customizable album art and stacking views allow people to browse their digital music in much the same manner as their CD collections, while the lightning-fast Wordwheel search tools help quickly scan through large music collections. In addition, Windows Media Player 11 works with more than 200 portable players and home networking devices. The advanced integration between Windows Media Player 11 and MTV Networks’ URGE music store provides access to more than 2 million songs.
• Making digital memories. In Windows Vista even nontechnical people can create digital memories by blending photos and home videos with music, titles and creative transitions. The new Windows Photo Gallery and an enhanced Windows Movie Maker make it easy to upload, fix and transfer photos and videos to DVD2 or a portable device for easy sharing.
• Playing at a new level. Only Windows Vista can play games that offer the more realistic graphics and complex environments and characters made possible by the new DirectX® 10 technology. The new Games Explorer and Game Folder make it easier to find and access games, and gamers can use the same controller on their PC as they do with their Xbox 360® console.
• Unique content. Windows Vista offers unique content in an integrated package through Windows Media Center, available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. For example, Windows Media Center SportsLounge in conjunction with FOX Sports offers the latest sports news, scores, statistics and video coverage in a 10-foot viewing experience. Other new sources of content will be available in Media Center after the launch of Windows Vista, including MSN® Soapbox interface for Media Center, NASCAR Motorsports content portal, Showtime Interactive, TurboNick from Nickelodeon and Vongo subscription movie service from Starz Entertainment.
• Ultimate extras. Users can take full advantage of all the digital lifestyle has to offer with Windows Ultimate Extras, cutting-edge programs that provide a richer computing experience exclusively for users of Windows Vista Ultimate. For example, Windows DreamScene™ transforms the desktop from the familiar static background wallpaper into a full-motion, personal video canvas. In addition to the new and improved in-box Windows Vista games, Windows Vista Ultimate customers can play exclusive games, such as Hold ’em, the Windows Version of poker’s most popular variant, “Texas Hold ’em”.
Better Connected
Windows Vista lets people enjoy their digital entertainment and other resources virtually wherever they may go:
• Extending the experience. Windows Media Center3 in Windows Vista lets people share their digital music, TV, pictures and other entertainment throughout the home or stream it to an Xbox 360 console. Users can crank the volume and control the fun from the comfort of their couch using the Media Center Remote Control.
• Hitting the road. Tablet PC features4 in Windows Vista let people take their entire computing experience with them wherever they go — and eliminate many of the challenges typically associated with mobile computing. Users can work without a keyboard and easily keep information synchronized between home, office and mobile devices. They can watch a TV show, review their photo collection, or even edit a home video on their mobile PC.
• Origami Experience. Ultra-mobile PCs combine the full functionality and power of Windows Vista with lightweight, carry-everywhere hardware designs to offer additional choice for the connected digital lifestyle. Many new ultra-mobile PCs take advantage of Microsoft’s software innovations such as the Origami Experience and Windows tablet and touch technology to make it easier to connect, communicate, accomplish tasks and stay entertained while on the go.
Other Helpful Resources
Windows Vista home page: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.aspx
Windows Vista Ultimate Edition: http://www.WindowsUltimate.com
1 Window Media Center is only included in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate.
2 Windows DVD Maker is available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate.
3 Windows Media Center is available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. TV playback and recording features require an integrated or external USB TV tuner. Supports up to two TV tuners in all supported regions subject to Windows Vista’s compatibility with local TV standards; additional DTV/HDTV tuner support is available in the U.S. and South Korea with compatible hardware. To enjoy all the benefits of Windows
Media Center, Internet access is recommended; for some features, such as the Microsoft Electronic Programming Guide, it is required. Internet service provider subscription or other service fees may apply. Microsoft Electronic Programming Guide is not available in all regions or countries. DVD Burning, TV features and remote control support may vary by manufacturer and/or require additional purchases. Support for the Media Center Extender or Xbox 360 will require a wired or wireless home network and additional compatible networking equipment.
4 Tablet and touch technology are available in Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate.
office 2007 really rocks!
a lot of new added features!
a lot of new added features!
QUOTE(ter_03_80 @ Jan 31 2007, 09:09 AM)
office 2007 really rocks!
Yes... I totally agree with you... coz most of the time you will hit the rocks!
Just like the migration from Windows98/millenium to WindowsXP, many 3rd party software cannot run.... big headache! change one means changing all (almost)
Post edit: sorry, I meant Windows Vista, not office 2007
thanks for putting up the prices.....
ouch...............expensive.... 
Those who think it's expensive may consider buying the OEM version. It's much cheaper and I read that MS now officially allows it to be bought without purchasing a new PC.
Anyone got student prices?
I've got a copy of both Vista Home Premium and Office 2007 Student Teacher Edition, might want to put it up for sale.
Woah! I don't think they can be sold 2nd hand... Or am I mistaken?
Do check the End-User Agreement!
Do check the End-User Agreement!
Another migration coming up soon!
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