Woow!. It's Windows 7

Windows 7
Makes the things you do today faster, convenient & easier

Editions
Ultimate
No-compromise SKU for all Windows features, including managed environments, advanced data protection, networking.
Professional – Rs. 11,199
Business-focused SKU for small and lower mid-market companies and users who have networking, backup, and security needs and multiple PCs or servers.
Home Premium – Rs. 6,799
Standard consumer SKU; features advanced graphics effects, support for touch-screen interfaces, and Media Center, among other features.
Home Basic – Rs 5,899/-
Simple version of Windows 7; offers a basic Windows interface and feature list. Home Basic is meant for accessing the internet and running basic productivity applications.
Starter
Aimed at beginning computer users; has the fewest features of the Windows 7 editions.

Minimum System Requirements

1 GHz processor (32-bit or 64-bit)
1 GB of random access memory (RAM)
16 GB of free disk space
Support for DX9 graphics with 128 MB of memory (for the Aero interface)
A DVD-R/W drive

Windows Has Changed
Focus on customer feedback & research
Consistency throughout lifecycle from planning to release
Quality over timeline
Timeline over features
Targeted marketing to customers

Customer Feedback From Consumers
Validate what resonates by target audience
How Do We Talk To Specific Target Audiences
“I just want it to work.”
“I want an OS that gets me to my stuff faster, and then gets out of my way.”
Identify what messages customers want to hear
What & How Should We Deliver Core Message
Top 5 Customer Needs
Consumer Customer Research
“Make the tasks I do everyday easier.”
“Don’t tell me about every new feature. Just tell me about a few that will make my life easier.”
Identify most important customer needs
What Should We Build
“I like the idea of being able to do new things, but only if I don’t have to spend a lot of time figuring them out.”

Customer Feedback From Consumers
Works The Way You Want
“I just want it to work.”
“I want an OS that gets me to my stuff faster, and then gets out of my way.”
Everyday Tasks are Faster & Easier
Top 5 Customer Needs
Windows 7 Goals
“Make the tasks I do everyday easier.”
“Don’t tell me about every new feature. Just tell me about a few that will make my life easier.”
New Things Possible
“I like the idea of being able to do new things, but only if I don’t have to spend a lot of time figuring them out.”

Faster & More Responsive
Broad Compatibility
More Reliable
Fewer Interruptions
Reflects Your Style
More Intuitive Navigation
Simpler Home Networking
Improved Device Experience
Keep Your Life in Sync with Windows Live
Faster Web Browsing with IE8
Windows 7 Goals
New Things Possible
More choices in how you interact with your PC
Easier to enjoy Photos, Music & Videos almost anywhere
Easy Upgrades with Windows Anytime Upgrade
Customers Told Us What They Wanted & We Listened

“I want my PC to be fast and responsive.”
Better performance
Faster startup & shutdown
Quicker task management
Improved battery life
Closer development with PC Manufacturers

Memory Consumption Comparison (Lower bars are better)
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Preliminary data gathered on
Windows 7 pre-release builds
Windows 7 memory consumption is independent of number of open windows

Battery Life Increase Example
DVD Battery Life(Taller bars are better)
DVD Rundown Battery Life (Minutes)
System A System B System C
Preliminary data gathered on
Windows 7 pre-release builds
on sample of test systems.
Windows Vista SP1
Windows 7 Pre-Beta

Broad Compatibility
“All my applications and devices should just work with my PC.”
Improved compatibility
& easier troubleshooting
If it works with Windows Vista, it should work with Windows 7
New Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
Effortless updates to applications
& device drivers

Low Cost PCs
“I’d like a small notebook PC, but don’t want to compromise on functionality”
Windows 7 runs great on low-cost hardware
Enjoy the latest features & new experiences on the go
Windows 7 with Internet Explorer & Windows Live for the best Internet experience

Device Choices

More Reliable
Self diagnoses & lets you solve problems at your own convenience
Largest automatic feedback tool ensures quicker fixes & continuous improvement
“I need my PC to work all the time.”
Fewer problems
& easier problem resolution

Fewer Interruptions
Fewer prompts & more control over settings
“When I choose to do something on my PC, I don’t want it to constantly ask me if I’m sure.”

Reflects Your Style
“I have very specific PC needs and I want a wide range of choice in style and price.”
“I like my PC to reflect my personality”
PC choices that suit your style & budget
More desktop personalization options that reflect your style

Broad Compatibility
More Reliable
Fewer Interruptions
Reflects Your Style
Broad Compatibility
More Reliable
Fewer Interruptions
Reflects Your Style
Windows 7 Goals
New Things Possible
New Things Possible

Everyday Tasks Are Faster & Easier
“Help me find my files faster.”
Larger, customizable Taskbar with Previews
Get to documents, applications & tasks faster with Jump Lists
Intuitive ways to arrange Windows

“Creating a home network and sharing between home PCs and devices is too hard”
HomeGroup
Easier set-up
Easier file & media sharing across multiple PCs
One step printer sharing
Simple security control

“I am not really familiar with all the capabilities my devices have”
A single place to access all of your connected & wireless gear.
Device Stage
Get more from your devices with a single, intuitive interface providing easy access to status, options, & tasks.
Devices & Printers
Note: implementation dependent
on device manufacturer

Note: implementation dependent
on device manufacturer

Keep Your Life In Sync With Windows Live
“Managing my various e-mail, instant messenger, photo sharing, and social networking accounts has become a full-time job.”
Email accounts all in one view
Import, edit, & share photos in one place
Contacts & calendar across PC, web, devices
Stay connected with the people & things that matter to you

“I spend so much time on the web, I wish there were better ways to get to what I care about faster.”
Find, Shop, Map & Translate in one click
Personalize with up-to the minute weather, stock quotes & more
Browse the web without a trace

Broad Compatibility
More Reliable
Fewer Interruptions
Reflects Your Style
Broad Compatibility
More Reliable
Fewer Interruptions
Reflects Your Style
Windows 7 Goals
New Things Possible

Choice In How You Interact With Your PC
New Things Possible
“Simply touching the screen is a more intuitive and direct way to work with my PC”
Windows Touch & improved handwriting recognition provide new & more direct ways of interacting with your PC.
Note: Touch capability is dependent
on PC hardware capability

“My music, photos and video are scattered across multiple PCs. Its hard to access it from my other PCs, my stereo and gadgets at home and when I’m away.”
New Things Possible
Easier To Enjoy Your Photos, Music & Videos Almost Anywhere
Play your content easily on your networked devices around the home. Access your media library from any PC in the home.

New Things Possible
Windows Anytime Upgrade
“I’d like new capabilities on my PC, but upgrades are too time consuming and complex”
Easily add new capabilities to your PC by upgrading Windows 7 to another edition
Upgrade in less than 10 minutes with all your settings, applications & files unchanged

We listened, acted & solved real needs
Delivering the best
Windows PC experience
Keeping Out Promise To Customers

Windows 7 Launch Party
Date: November 1, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue: Cha Bar, Oxford Bookstore, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi.
For registration: http://delhi.merawindows.com
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