Hooch Tan
09-03-2009, 02:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/pages/the-device-experience-in-windows-7-updated.aspx' target='_blank'>http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/wi...-7-updated.aspx</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"We wanted to enhance the installation and configuration process by improving enumeration and display of device capabilities, presentation of devices, and access to configuration settings. We also wanted to create a discoverable and enjoyable way of accessing applications and services specific to a device."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com//dht/auto/1251973912.usr20447.png" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>Windows 7 comes with a lot of new tweaks and how Windows 7 handles devices, such as phones, webcams and multi-function printers has been given an overhaul in the form of Device Stage. The Windows 7 Team blog has a lengthy article on how they changed from a function oriented view at devices to a device oriented view though be warned that the post definitely seems more targeted towards developers and manufacturers at a high level. </p><p>The biggest part to take away from it as a user is that Microsoft has tried to make <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">playing with toys</span> managing the dozens of devices you have plugged into your computer easier. From the central point where you can discover all the features of a device, to the streamlined user experience it looks like it is a step in the right direction.</p>