Microsoft Professional Developers Conference 2005 VPR: Image Gallery

Published: September 13, 2005 | Updated: October 17, 2005
PDC Event Photos
Bill Gates discussed advances in the Windows Vista operating system and the next version of Microsoft Office – code-named Office "12" – during his keynote address at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference, Los Angeles, Calif., Sept. 13, 2005.
Bill Gates discussed advances in the Windows Vista operating system and the next version of Microsoft Office – code-named Office "12" – during his keynote address at the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference, Los Angeles, Calif., Sept. 13, 2005.
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Windows Vista
A screenshot of Windows Vista Games Explorer.
A screenshot of Windows Vista Games Explorer.
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A screenshot of Windows Vista Chess.
A screenshot of Windows Vista Chess.
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A screenshot of Windows Vista View.
A screenshot of Windows Vista View.
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A screenshot of Windows Vista Thumbnail View.
A screenshot of Windows Vista Thumbnail View.
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A screenshot of Windows Vista Start Menu and Search Results.
A screenshot of Windows Vista Start Menu and Search Results.
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Sync Center: Sync Center APIs enable your sync engine to plug into a consistent, centralized user experience for synchronization operations. (Icons are not yet finalized)
Sync Center: Sync Center APIs enable your sync engine to plug into a consistent, centralized user experience for synchronization operations. (Icons are not yet finalized)
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Sync Center Conflict Resolution: Sync Center provides conflict resolution UI for sync engines plugging into Sync Center’s consistent, centralized user experience.
Sync Center Conflict Resolution: Sync Center provides conflict resolution UI for sync engines plugging into Sync Center’s consistent, centralized user experience.
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A screenshot of the Windows Side Bar.
A screenshot of the Windows Side Bar.
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A sample calendar gadget on a full-color Windows SideShow-compatible device.
A sample calendar gadget on a full-color Windows SideShow-compatible device.
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The home screen of a Windows SideShow-compatible device that lists each gadget for quick access.
The home screen of a Windows SideShow-compatible device that lists each gadget for quick access.
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A sample mapping gadget on a full-color Windows SideShow-compatible device.
A sample mapping gadget on a full-color Windows SideShow-compatible device.
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An ASUS prototype with a Windows SideShow-compatible device built into the laptop lid.
An ASUS prototype with a Windows SideShow-compatible device built into the laptop lid.
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A close-up of the Windows SideShow-compatible device in an ASUS laptop prototype.
A close-up of the Windows SideShow-compatible device in an ASUS laptop prototype.
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A prototype keyboard with a Windows SideShow-compatible single-line display.
A prototype keyboard with a Windows SideShow-compatible single-line display.
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A Windows SideShow-compatible device built into a laptop so you can view gadgets when the laptop is open or closed.
A Windows SideShow-compatible device built into a laptop so you can view gadgets when the laptop is open or closed.
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A Windows SideShow-compatible single-line display on the edge of a laptop.
A Windows SideShow-compatible single-line display on the edge of a laptop.
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A remote control for Windows Media Center that uses Windows SideShow technology.
A remote control for Windows Media Center that uses Windows SideShow technology.
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A sample interface that shows notifications and status information on a Windows SideShow-compatible two-line display.
A sample interface that shows notifications and status information on a Windows SideShow-compatible two-line display.
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In Windows SideShow in Control Panel, users can configure their devices and gadgets. (Icons are not yet finalized.)
In Windows SideShow in Control Panel, users can configure their devices and gadgets. (Icons are not yet finalized.)
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A sample device settings page for a Windows SideShow-compatible device. (Icons are not yet finalized.)
A sample device settings page for a Windows SideShow-compatible device. (Icons are not yet finalized.)
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Office "12"
The new look of the next version of Microsoft PowerPoint: Contextual tabs surface specialized features when they are needed.
The new look of the next version of Microsoft PowerPoint: Contextual tabs surface specialized features when they are needed.
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The new look of the next version of Microsoft PowerPoint: Contextual tabs surface specialized features when they are needed.
The new look of the next version of Microsoft PowerPoint: Contextual tabs surface specialized features when they are needed.
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The New Office user interface will make it easier for people to get started with Microsoft Access.
The New Office user interface will make it easier for people to get started with Microsoft Access.
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The streamlined look of the next version of Microsoft Office Word.
The streamlined look of the next version of Microsoft Office Word.
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Drop-down "galleries" make Office easier to work with by presenting users with options rather than dialog boxes.
Drop-down "galleries" make Office easier to work with by presenting users with options rather than dialog boxes.
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The next version of Microsoft Office Excel: The new user interface makes it simple to produce high-quality charts and graphs.
The next version of Microsoft Office Excel: The new user interface makes it simple to produce high-quality charts and graphs.
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Internet Explorer 7
A screenshot of Internet Explorer Page Zoom.
A screenshot of Internet Explorer Page Zoom.
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A screenshot of Internet Explorer No Zoom.
A screenshot of Internet Explorer No Zoom.
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A screenshot of the Favorites Center.
A screenshot of the Favorites Center.
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Digital Locker
A screenshot of the Digital Locker.
A screenshot of the Digital Locker.
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Windows Workflow
Windows Workflow Foundation: A screenshot of sequential workflow designer.
Windows Workflow Foundation: A screenshot of sequential workflow designer.
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Microsoft Expression
A screenshot of Expression Quartz Web Designer.
A screenshot of Expression Quartz Web Designer.
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A screenshot of Microsoft Expression Acrylic Graphic Designer.
A screenshot of Microsoft Expression Acrylic Graphic Designer.
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A screenshot of Microsoft Expression Sparkle Interactive Designer.
A screenshot of Microsoft Expression Sparkle Interactive Designer.
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From Bill Gates' Keynote: The North Face In-Store Explorer
The North Face unveiled its prototype application created on the Microsoft platform with Windows Vista at PDC 2005, designed to deliver a new level of rich experiences to customers.
The North Face unveiled its prototype application created on the Microsoft platform with Windows Vista at PDC 2005, designed to deliver a new level of rich experiences to customers.
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The North Face In-Store Explorer (designed by San Francisco-based Fluid) was built using the Windows Presentation Foundation and other Microsoft tools. The application allows users to rotate the product to get a 360-degree view, and also provides two video feeds to allow people visiting the site to explore the product information in greater detail.
The North Face In-Store Explorer (designed by San Francisco-based Fluid) was built using the Windows Presentation Foundation and other Microsoft tools. The application allows users to rotate the product to get a 360-degree view, and also provides two video feeds to allow people visiting the site to explore the product information in greater detail.
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The North Face shows a 3D view of the product overlayed with a testimonial video giving prospective buyers a real-world example of how it will perform.
The North Face shows a 3D view of the product overlayed with a testimonial video giving prospective buyers a real-world example of how it will perform.
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The North Face In-Store Explorer provides a carousel of panels emerges in 3D space, continually rotating, so the viewer can select any of the videos that they would like to watch.
The North Face In-Store Explorer provides a carousel of panels emerges in 3D space, continually rotating, so the viewer can select any of the videos that they would like to watch.
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