MSFTAR 2001 Delighting consumers

Delighting consumers: A new world of services and devices.

We believe that the PC is one of the most flexible, valuable tools ever invented. And we’re taking everything we know about the PC and applying it to smart, mobile devices, to the Internet, and to gaming. So that what the PC has done for your working life can be brought to every other aspect of your life. From your PC to your TV and everything in between, Microsoft is delivering a new level of technology that will keep you in touch, informed, entertained, and connected, all on your own terms. It’s a watershed year for new ideas: the latest version of MSN®, and the upcoming releases of Xbox™, Pocket PC, and Smart Phone will expand your idea of what’s possible.




Microsoft® .NET My Services puts users in control of their own data and information and allows access at anytime from any device. .NET My Services are oriented around people, instead of around a specific device, application, service, or network. They also protect personal information by allowing the user to control who can have access to their information and providing a new level of ease of use and personalization. .NET My Services, available in 2002, are just the first set of the XML Web services being built by Microsoft. MSN® is now one of the most popular destinations on the Internet. And with the launch of the newest version of MSN in the fall of 2001, the momentum continues. This latest offering will include a new home page design, improved performance, and several updates to help users better communicate and enjoy digital media. It will also provide fast and reliable Internet access in the United States with the new MSN Broadband service. Xbox™ is Microsoft’s future-generation video game system that gives game players experiences they have yet to imagine. With a built-in hard disk drive, Xbox delivers much richer game worlds. And with Dolby® Digital 5.1 sound, gamers will actually feel what’s happening. When Xbox goes online, it will take games to the next level. It’s the only system designed to enable players to compete or collaborate with other players around the world through broadband online gaming. Microsoft TV Microsoft® TV is a complete family of software products for the television industry that makes television more useful, fun, and engaging for consumers the world over—today and in the future. Microsoft TV software powers a range of current digital and next generation TV devices—from advanced set-top boxes and digital video recorders, to integrated TVs and combination devices. Pocket PC Because of its ease-of-use and power, the Pocket PC is quickly becoming the PDA of choice for mobile professionals. Customers can take their personal and business information with them on the road or take advantage of the Pocket PC’s flexibility by adding wireless options to access business or Internet information. Available in fall 2001, the next-generation Pocket PC will deliver a new user interface, powerful new features, and support for integrated wireless connectivity. Smart Phone Technology Available in the first half of 2002, smart phones powered by Microsoft® Windows® will deliver a dramatic leap in phone capability and experience. Though the primary purpose of the Smart Phone is to make and receive voice calls, it will also enable customers to browse Web sites, read e-mail, update their contacts, manage their calendar, and stay connected with relevant information while mobile.