14 DAY TRIAL // Intel and AMD are not the only hardware manufacturers invited by Microsoft to share their thoughts on the latest iteration of Windows, scheduled for general availability on October 22nd, 2009. Xavier Lauwaert, senior manager, Product Marketing at Sony, revealed that he expected Windows 7 to bring a whole new level of performance and to boost connectivity options for users who find themselves in an increasingly connected world. Lauwaert indicated that Sony was looking forward to start leveraging the successor of Windows Vista on its hardware platforms.
“With households increasingly switching from desktops to notebooks and even having more than one PC, the concept of mobility and connectivity increases in importance,” Lauwaert noted. “At the same time, Windows 7 is built on a solid foundation. Be it a netbook or a mainstream notebook, we expect to deliver unprecedented performance and connectivity options through Windows 7. Faster boot up times, improved battery life and the ability to stream your contents through the “Play To” feature will not only make the PC omnipresent but Windows 7 will also bring content “to life”.”
Microsoft released to manufacturing Windows 7 on July 22nd, although it signed off the code as early as July 13th. Since then, the Redmond company has already started delivering the gold bits of the platform to OEMs. Sony is of course one of the original equipment manufacturers that have received the RTM code of Windows 7. Lauwaert indicated that the company's expectations for Windows 7 were that the OS would deliver a boost in performance, usability and connectivity.
“Indeed, pre-release reviews and engineering investigations show that Windows 7 is in line with industry needs and end user requests for an operating system that is leaner, faster, easier to use and more connected,” Lauwaert commented. “These last months we have been working with Microsoft to ensure that not only the operating system but also our PCs create a symbiotic effect whereby end user usage models are optimized. The end result is an improvement in day-to-day life performance as well as simply making the PC more fun to use. We live in a very PC-centric and connected world and Windows 7 addresses both these needs.”