Volume 2: Issue 3 - Spring 2007

Faces
Technology

Officeoffice home and student
2007™: a brand new G.U.I.

specs: The 2007 Microsoft Office was released to retail customers on Jan. 30. Formerly known as Office 12 in its initial stages, the new office introduces a more user-friendly menu and aesthetic appeal. The new graphical user interface is called the Ribbon and replaces the menus and toolbars that have formerly been the foundation of Office. One previous application was removed entirely: FrontPage is no longer being developed; its successor is Microsoft Expression Web.

windows vista™: the “wow” starts now

Windows Vista specs: Bill Gates officially introducted the worldwide launch of Windows Vista, Microsoft’s latest operating system, on Jan.30. According to Microsoft, Vista has hundreds of new features, most signifcantly a brand new G.U.I., search features and multimedia tools. There are four editions of Vista available. (editions: Ultimate, Home Basic, Home Premium and Business)

Nokia e62

the e62: none better than nokia

specs: Nokia’s e62 smart phone is a practical mobile phone offering numerous functions and marketed toward people who are always on the go. Features include a full QWERT keyboard, numerous wireless options (including Bluetooth 2.0 and UMTS), one-touch e-mail access, a 2.8-inch screen and mp3 player. The device uses a Symbian operating system called OS 9.1. Cingular is the only carrier offering this phone.

Nokia l'amour collection

nokia 7370: the l’amour collection

specs: Designed with elegance and originality in mind, the l’amour collection of phones (the 7370 cool and warm designs, right, and the 7380) are uniting fashion and functionality like no previous phone. The 7370 has a swivel design, leather-inspired accents and etched metal surfaces.