How will Windows Vista™ help you?
Bring Clarity to Your World
firedogSM and Windows Vista can help you live your digital life to the fullest--making it easier than ever to enjoy the latest hot technologies. Simply plug any device into your PC, and instantly enjoy its capabilities throughout your home. The Windows Media Center® is a great way to experience video, audio and TV on your PC, even if you don't hook it up to a television.
Crystal Clear Images
With Windows Photo Gallery®, you have a whole new way to organize, find and view your digital images. In fact, sharing pictures with Grandma has never been easier. You can edit pictures within Photo Gallery, and turn them into slideshows that play on PCs or DVD players. You can also incorporate backgrounds, animations, transitions, and even music and video into your slideshows.
New Sights and Sounds
Windows Media® Player provides you with a sleek new interface for digital entertainment. Manage your growing music collection with ease, while enjoying smooth, high-quality audio. From within Windows Media Player, you can access the new online music store from MTV Networks. And you can seamlessly sync up with your portable digital media player, so your favorite songs can play throughout your home.
Home Movie Magic
The fun doesn't stop there. Windows Vista also includes Windows Movie Maker®, so you can easily edit, import and organize your own digital home movies. Personalize the movies with your own effects, transitions and soundtracks. Once you're ready, you can even publish the movie to a DVD format, which friends and family can watch with their own DVD players.
Take Control
Games also take center stage within Windows Vista, giving you new parental control capabilities as well as cinematic-quality sights and sounds. When you're not playing, you'll also enjoy improved email, calendar and mobility features.
See If You're Ready to Upgrade to Windows Vista
The Windows Vista Advisor is the quick and easy way to find out whether or not your PC is already Windows Vista Capable.
Windows Media Center is available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate. TV playback and recording features require an integrated or external USB TV tuner. Supports up to two TV tuners in all supported regions subject to Windows Vista's compatibility with locat TV standards; additional DTV/HDTV tuner support is available in the U.S. with compatible hardware. To enjoy all the benefits of Windows Media Center, Internet access is recommended; for some features, such as the Microsoft subscription or other service fees may apply. Microsoft Electronic Programming Guide is not available in all regions or countries. DVD Burning, TV features and remote control support may vary by manufacturer and/or require additional purchases. Support for the Media Center Extender or Xbox 360 will require a wired or wireless home network and additional compatible networking equipment.