You'll still need to buy something like Cyberlink PowerDVD 8 Ultra for Blu-ray movie playback. Wireless USB (when it eventually gets here) and Blu-ray write support, but not BD-ROM movie support, unfortunately - that would cost money for an MPEG licence and is also why Windows never could play DVDs outside of Media Centre.There's also a recovery key option (including making a hard-copy) if you're the forgetful type or have more USB drives than a Chinese factory. Right click on the icon, set a password - job done. Bit Locker-2-Go: Imagine we were all forced to encrypt USB drives, so we've no fear of losing it on the train and having our personal (or work) data getting into the wrong hands.Better support for biometrics and new tablet multi-touch, providing you have a touchscreen and biometric reader (notebook fingerprint reader for example - I don't think retinal or blood scans have moved out of Sci-Fi yet).

More Aero Themes and new wallpapers should you care for matching colours and pretty Microsoft pictures that aren't a) naked ladies, b) almost naked ladies or c) Cars/Deviant Art/anime (listed in preference of geek background choices).An updated Calculator with more functions.

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