Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3 Coming with 70% More Performance

Microsoft is cooking the Wave 3 release of its Windows Live suite of products and services with an availability deadline planned before the end of 2008. However, Windows Live Wave 3 might in fact be just around the corner. Proof of such a scenario is offered by the Windows Live Wave 3 preview page for Hotmail. The already "live" website reveals that Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3 is "coming soon," according to Microsoft, with the promise of enhancements across the table, from performance to storage. However, at this point in time it is unclear whether "coming soon" refers to the final release of Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3 or just the upcoming Beta build.

 

Microsoft is indicating that the new release of its web-based email service will "be up to 70 percent faster to sign in and see your e-mail. (Based on Microsoft tests performed July 2008, Hotmail showed up to 70% greater speed for the following transactions over broadband connections: sign in, view e-mail, open e-mail. On narrowband connections, the tests showed up to 56% greater speed for the same transactions). Of course, along with more speed, you'll get powerful technology that deflects spam and helps protect you against viruses and scams."

 

In Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3 Microsoft plans to redesign the graphical user interface of the service. According to the Redmond company, the new design will be simplified in order to accommodate the visual characteristics and user experiences of both the classic and full versions. The software giant is placing a great deal of emphasis on permitting end users to personalize their accounts with themes and color schemes. In addition, Windows Live Hotmail Wave 3 will feature a closer integration with the company's instant messaging client and sport new calendar capabilities.

 

Last, but of course not least, Windows Live Wave 3 will also come with "ever-increasing storage," according to Microsoft. "Hotmail storage will automatically grow with you. That means the more storage you need, the more storage you'll get. There are limits, but they're so large that chances are you won't even come close to them. If, for some reason, you're coming close to exceeding those limits, we'll send you an e-mail to let you know."