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ONE'S OWN WALLPAPER: Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates demonstrates a bedroom of the future featuring personalised computer images displayed on the walls during his keynote address to the computer electronic show in Las Vegas on Sunday.

LAS VEGAS: Demonstrating a slew of new products and services at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Sunday, Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates showed how the company was delivering a new generation of connected experiences.

Mr. Gates, accompanied by Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division President Robbie Bach, first showed the new Windows Vista's never-before-seen features.

With less than a month to go until the January 30 consumer launch of Windows Vista, thousands of PC manufacturers and system builders across the globe are preparing to deliver new PCs designed to run the new versions of Microsoft's flagship Windows products.

By January 30, more than 1.5 million devices will work with Windows Vista, helping to make Internet and networking connections, home entertainment and business tasks faster, easier and more secure than ever.

Mr. Gates also unveiled a series of exciting new Windows Vista-powered PCs that ranged from innovative desktop designs and ultra-portable models, all scheduled to be available January 30.

In a move that will combine the power of Xbox 360 with Microsoft TV IPTV Edition, Mr. Bach then provided an early look at a new service, IPTV on Xbox 360.

The offering is expected to deliver world-class TV experiences such as digital video recording capabilities, with gaming, movie viewing, and even voice and video communications. IPTV on Xbox 360 is expected to be available to consumers by holiday season 2007. "Our goal is to make entertainment more personal, more interactive and more social,'' Mr. Bach said. During his keynote address, Gates announced Windows Home Server,a new software product for families with multiple PCs that want to connect their home computers, digital devices and printers to help easily store, protect and share their rapidly expanding collections of digital content and entertainment.

Mr. Gates also announced the partnership between Microsoft and Ford to deliver Sync, a voice-activated, intelligent means to connect personal electronic devices to vehicles, including a wide range of mobile phones, storage media, and portable music players. — Xinhua

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