A closer look to Windows 7's new features.

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

2. 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.

4. 1 GB of random access memory (RAM)

5. 16 GB of free disk space

6. Support for DX9 graphics with 128 MB of memory (for the Aero interface)

8. 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.”

9. 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.”

10. Works The Way You Want Faster & More Responsive Broad Compatibility More Reliable Fewer Interruptions Reflects Your Style Everyday Tasks are Faster & Easier 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

11. Faster & More Responsive Works The Way You Want “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

12. Works The Way You Want 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

13. Works The Way You Want 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

14. Broad Compatibility Works The Way You Want “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

15. Low Cost PCs Works The Way You Want “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

16. Works The Way You Want Device Choices

17. Works The Way You Want 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

18. 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.” Works The Way You Want

19. Works The Way You Want 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

20. Works The Way You Want Customers Told Us What They Wanted & We Listened Works The Way You Want Faster & More Responsive Broad Compatibility More Reliable Fewer Interruptions Reflects Your Style Faster & More Responsive Broad Compatibility More Reliable Fewer Interruptions Reflects Your Style Everyday Tasks are Faster & Easier 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 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 More choices in how you interact with your PC Easier to enjoy Photos, Music & Videos almost anywhere Easy Upgrades with Windows Anytime Upgrade

21. More Intuitive Navigation 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

22. Everyday Tasks Are Faster & Easier Simpler Home Networking “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

23. “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. Everyday Tasks Are Faster & Easier Improved Device Experience Devices & Printers Note: implementation dependent on device manufacturer

24. Everyday Tasks Are Faster & Easier Improved Device Experience Note: implementation dependent on device manufacturer

25. 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 Everyday Tasks Are Faster & Easier

26. Everyday Tasks Are Faster & Easier Faster Web Browsing with IE8 “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

27. Works The Way You Want Works The Way You Want Faster & More Responsive Broad Compatibility More Reliable Fewer Interruptions Reflects Your Style Faster & More Responsive Broad Compatibility More Reliable Fewer Interruptions Reflects Your Style Everyday Tasks are Faster & Easier Everyday Tasks are Faster & Easier More Intuitive Navigation Simpler Home Networking Improved Device Experience Keep Your Life in Sync with Windows Live Faster Web Browsing with IE8 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 Customers Told Us What They Wanted & We Listened 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

28. 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

29. “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.

30. 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

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

32. 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 Contact: AbhishekBaxi| abby@baxiabhishek.info | @baxiabhishek | http://baxiabhishek.info | +91-9871127378

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