Market Pro Computer Shows

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Admin
Market Pro Computer Shows

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Quite a lot, as it turns out, at least in the early going. According to Seth Rosenblatt, editor of CNET, "Windows 7 is more than just spin. The public testing process, involving one limited-availability beta and one release candidate... constitutes what some are calling the largest shareware trial period ever."

User-Friendly Interface

Sounds like Microsoft has been tapping into the all-important pubic opinion before thrusting another virgin product onto the shelves. From this refreshing due diligence apparently comes gratifying results, as Rosenblatt goes on to say that 7 is the "most user-friendly interface Microsoft has ever had."

With a new sophisticated and translucent style, 7's taskbar is now being compared by some to the glorified and iconic Mac OS X dock. This shiny new look is all thanks to Aero Peek, the feature that allows for the taskbar's polished luster as well as improved usability. But praise for the resurrected taskbar does not stop there as it also sports a handy mouse-over and preview feature as well as what it calls "jump lists," a file organization and display method similar to Stacks, a feature introduced in Mac OS version 10.5 (Leopard).

And no more searching for that pesky and often disappearing "Show Desktop" icon as it has now (finally) been permanently ingrained into the skin of the taskbar itself.

New Media Management Tools

No less impressive, changes to Windows Media Player in the words of Rosenblatt actually "makes [it ] useful again." Simplified set up, improved usability, and the technology to stream from computer to computer even out of network are some of the keynotes that rescue WMP from the dusty software storage chest.

Additionally, in recognition that managing peripherals was sometimes a complicated and tedious process, especially when searching for the elusive and often irksome "Safely Remove Hardware" icon, 7 has introduced Device Stage. Windows Device Stage covers all the hippest new gadgets like printers, phones, and portable media players into a single status window that boasts a clipped summary of important stats on each device. Support for older devices is also a great feature, but, in a bit of an odd oversight, Bluetooth is not supported without a driver download.