The biggest PC innovation in a decade, Windows Vista uses XML-based “gadgets” to automate common search functions for data from your hard drive or the Internet. Gadgets can automatically retrieve contact information or e-mail from Outlook, online weather reports or customer data from your CRM system, saving time and making the information instantly available.  

Windows Vista also supports a new secondary display for notebooks called SideShow, enabling always on access to gadget-related data when the notebook is off, saving time, preserving battery life and enabling the following new scenarios and opportunities.

• SideShow enables laptop manufacturers to include a secondary display in future laptop designs.
• These power efficient displays extend notebook battery life and provide always on mobility.
• The display can be used to instantly access critical data and media whether the laptop is on, off or in sleep mode.
• Gadget technology provides an open platform for innovation, where cool new applications are being developed all the time, and to personalize notebook appearance.
• Existing applications can be used in new places and in new ways that improve their ability to serve individual preferences and needs.
• Hardware manufacturers can incorporate SideShow displays into other peripheral devices such as keyboards, LCD display casings, remote controls and cell phones. As such, they serve as remote control devices to power the Windows Vista-based PC applications.

Preface enhances Windows Vista and SideShow by incorporating audio, video, photos and more. With Preface-enabled SideShow devices, notebooks can play music for up to 500 hours before draining the battery. Preface makes SideShow personal, all from the company that you trust for complete multimedia solutions.   

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