One thing is for sure-- Microsoft is big on 'Eye Candy' in this new Operating System! For example:

At the desktops edge, there is a pane called Windows Sidebar. This sidebar will give access to many features called "Gadgets". Gadgets control many things such as:

• Media Player
• Instant Messaging Contacts
• Weather Forecasts
• Maps
• News

and much more!

Microsoft has just updated the Windows Vista web page and has lots of useful information that will help you learn more about this new and upcoming system.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/