WinHEC: What did Microsoft show on Windows 7?

The following are some of the key points of Windows 7 that WinHEC2008 has. The device drivers on Vista can be used directly on Windows 7, so manufacturers don't have to rewrite their device drivers, even some new features of Windows 7 are not needed. Additional driver updates.

Boot Time

At the conference, they demonstrated the startup of a machine with Vista and Windows 7. The results showed that Windows 7 started faster than Vista. In Windows 7, device-driven reads are parallel rather than serial, and services are started when needed.

Memory consumption

As shown in the following figure, in Windows 7, the open window is on the rise, but the memory usage has not changed. These windows are managed by the graphics card, so the memory usage and The number of windows is irrelevant.

Battery life

Windows 7 will optimize battery life, they use the same configuration machine to run Windows 7 and Vista respectively, and used to play DVD movies for 3 groups In contrast, after analyzing with their tools, the power consumption of each pc is compared:

Devices and Printers

To make it easier for users to Combined, Microsoft has added a new feature to Windows 7: devices and printers. This feature provides a unified interface for users to manage their devices, including browsing files and managing settings. These devices can be linked to a PC via USB, Bluetooth or WiFi. These devices appear on the same interface with different icons and types.

Device Stage

Device Stage gives hardware manufacturers a richer experience for their users, especially for specific devices such as cell phones, multifunction printers and digital cameras. Device Stage is designed to help Windows 7 users take advantage of the advanced features of these devices. In order to connect mobile phones, portable media players, cameras, and printers to a PC, Device Stage provides device status and operational task information and displays them on a single window customized by the manufacturer.

Mobile Broadband

Windows 7 provides a simple and reliable way to connect to the Internet using a wireless modem. This process is similar to other wireless network connections, using the “View Available Networks” feature, which is consistent with the user's traditional experience and requires only low-cost, low-maintenance infrastructure support from the vendor.

Touch version of Windows

Using touch to control the system screen is one of the core features of Windows 7, the start menu, taskbar, and resource manager can all be controlled by touch, it also Multi-touch technology is supported, allowing the user to control the object by zooming in and out on the screen.

Bluetooth 2.1

Windows 7 can directly support Bluetooth 2.1. It has faster search and pairing speed.

Decoder

Windows 7 will have built-in DIVX, XVID, x264 and other popular decoders.

Testing

The beta version of Windows 7 will be released early next year. Microsoft plans to offer a beta version, an RC version, and is expected to release the RTM version in the fourth quarter of 2009. Of course, the OEMs who are now participating in the test can completely let their customers participate in the test.