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The best Windows Vista experience can only be obtained by matching the new operating system with the cutting-edge technologies that power your Shuttle XPC system. By pairing the XPC with the most sophisticated operating system, you will be able to take full advantage of the features in Windows Vista Ultimate.

Get Ready for the Future
When you begin to use Windows Vista™, you will recognize familiar elements such as the Start menu, which is now faster and more streamlined and helpful than any previous Windows version. The Start menu features an integrated desktop search through a new feature called, “Instant Search,” which will help you find and launch almost any application or file on your PC by simply typing in a word, name, or phrase. In addition, the new Start menu allows you to navigate all of the applications installed on your PC with ease; the cascading “All Programs” view has been eliminated, allowing you to begin enjoying your Shuttle system more quickly than ever.

Experience the Benefits of Windows Vista
Windows Vista introduces a breakthrough user experience that is designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find and organize information; it empowers you with a new control over your computing experience. The HD visual sophistication of Windows Vista streamlines your Shuttle Systems experience by refining common window elements so you can better focus on the content on screen rather than how to access it. The Vista experience is more informative and helpful. New tools bring better clarity to the information on your computer; you can see what your files contain without opening them, find applications and files instantly, navigate between open windows, and use wizards and dialog boxes with ease. Get the most out of your new Shuttle system with Windows Vista. Direct Search, Meeting Place, Sidebars, Gadgets, Internet Explorer 7, and quick Windows Flip 3D application scrolling are just a few of the new features Vista offers.

Multitasking like Never Before
All of Shuttle’s systems are Vista ready and are equipped with cutting-edge processors from Intel and AMD. Vista unlocks the potential of your system’s dual core processor, turning it into a razorblade of multitasking power that slices through anything you throw at it. With Windows Vista, you can feel free to push your system to the max; it won’t break a sweat.Get in Sync
Files including contact info, emails, music and photos are transferred directly to your personal desktop via your business notebook, PDA or mobile phone without opening a single file; eliminating the risk of lost or forgotten files. With Windows Vista, lost digital memories and time spent copying to multiple locations becomes a thing of the past.

Windows Aero
Windows Vista is the first Windows operating system to offer a user experience that gracefully scales to the hardware capabilities of the computer it is installed on. With the Vista Aero setting, users can experience spectacular visual effects including glass-like interface elements that allow you to see through and over high definition visuals. Aero is a sophisticated, responsive and manageable environment that provides an additional level of visual clarity and confidence to Vista users.

*Aero Interface requires minimum 1 GB of Dual Channel DDR2 Memory and a premium graphics card.

No matter how you use your XPC—from home entertainment to business productivity—there's an edition of Windows Vista that's right for you. Use this comparison table to help you choose your edition.

Features	Home Basic	Home Premium	Business	Ultimate
Most secure Windows ever with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall
Quickly find what you need with Instant Search and Windows Internet Explorer 7
Elegant Windows Aero desktop experience with glass-like menu bars, Windows Flip 3D, and Live Thumbnails
Best choice for laptops with Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC support
Collaborate and share documents with Windows Meeting Space
Experience photos and entertainment in your living room with Windows Media Center
Enjoy Windows Media Center throughout your home with Media Center Extenders7
Protect against hardware failure with Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore
Use Scheduled Backup to automatically backup your files
Easier business networking connectivity with Networking Center and Remote Desktop
Better protect your data against loss with Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
Easily make DVDs with Windows DVD Maker
Have more fun on your PC with three new premium games: Chess Titans, Mahjong Titans, and Inkball
Create high definition movies with Windows Movie Maker in High Definition



Internet Explorer 7	Windows Security Center	Backup & Restore Center	Windows Media Center

Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista, the new version of the popular web browser, represents a major step forward in making everyday web tasks easier. To help you perform tasks more productively and efficiently, Internet Explorer 7 has been redesigned with new and enhanced capabilities for searching and making use of myriad sources of information. Everyday tasks are easier with improved navigation through tabbed browsing and web search right from the toolbar. Improved printing and the ability to easily discover, read, and subscribe to Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds enable you to access only the information you want, any time it's convenient.	Windows Security Center in Windows Vista puts all of your computer's security needs in one easy-to-find, easy-to-monitor location. Windows Security Center helps make your PC more secure by alerting you when your security software is out of date or when your security settings should be strengthened. The Security Center displays your firewall settings and tells you whether your PC is set up to receive automatic software updates from Microsoft. Other improvements over the version of Windows Security Center that debuted in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 include showing the status of software designed to protect against antispyware, your Internet Explorer 7 security settings, and User Account Control. In addition, Windows Security Center can monitor security products from multiple companies and show you which are enabled and up to date.	The Backup and Restore Center gives you one place to manage all backup-related features. Windows Vista helps you easily back up the files on your PC when and where you choose to back them up, with the convenience of automated scheduling. For ease of use and to prevent confusion, programs and system files are not included in the file backup. They can be separately restored by reinstallation or by using either system restore points or Complete PC Backup and Restore, a feature available in the Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions of Windows Vista. You no longer have to remember to periodically back up your data. You can now use a simple wizard to schedule when and where you want your data to be backed up, and Windows Vista will take care of the rest.	Enjoy your entire digital entertainment library in full glory on your PC or even on your TV with Windows Media Center. View your photos in a cinematic slide show, browse your music collection by cover art, easily play DVDs, watch and record TV shows, download movies, and project your home videos—then pass the remote to let friends and family join in the fun! Windows Media Center in Windows Vista features some great advancements over previous versions, including an improved user interface with easier navigation and breakthrough media visualization. Windows Media Center also offers built-in support for archiving TV shows directly to video DVDs, faster overall performance, and an improved platform for content owners to deliver new online entertainment services and experiences. Most notably for U.S.-based customers, Windows Media Center offers support for digital cable service, by means of a digital cable tuner.