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April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft today introduced three new special-edition mice that allow consumers to personalize their desktop with original designs available for a limited time only. Leading the peripheral industry with award-winning product designs, Microsoft has made these latest colorful additions to its family of mice -- called Groovy, Immersion and Night Vision -- to infuse desktops with style, reflecting consumer trends of expressing personality through color.

March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The console dubbed the sexiest video game system is becoming even more attractive. Effective March 30, the Microsoft Xbox video game system will be available for a handsome $149.99 in the United States and $199.99 in Canada, representing a significant savings of $30 for consumers in both regions. In addition, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) will reduce the price of the Xbox console in Mexico to $1,999 pesos, which translates to a consumer savings of $500 pesos or roughly $45 (U.S.). Read more

Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The year was 1984. Madonna sang "Like a Virgin." Famed movie director Ridley Scott dabbled in TV commercials. And a little application called Microsoft Word made its world debut -- on a Mac.Read more

Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at COMDEX Las Vegas 2003, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2004, the latest version of its Tablet PC operating system. The new version features deep integration of pen support in Windows XP, making it easier to create text anywhere in Windows and familiar Windows applications. In addition to recently announced tools in the Tablet PC SDK that enable them to create pen-aware Web pages, the new operating system now offers software developers a rich set of capabilities to deliver innovative software applications based on the Tablet PC platform. Read more

Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Just in time for the holidays, Microsoft Corp. today announced the immediate availability of three new digital media Fun Packs for Windows XP, which offer a collection of free and easy-to-use winter-themed downloads for users of Windows XP. Created as a special thank-you to Windows XP customers and based on consumer requests, the Fun Packs include enhancements and tools to help users of Microsoft Windows XP have more fun this holiday season with their digital music, photos and home movies. The Fun Packs include features to help consumers make attractive greeting cards from digital photos, enhance their digital music experience with Windows Media Player, add winter movie effects to home movies and more -- perfect for everyone who enjoys digital media on their Windows XP-based PC. The Fun Packs are available for download at http://www.microsoft.com/holiday/ . Visitors to the holiday site also will find useful how-to articles and holiday project ideas that show how to get the most out of digital media with Windows XP.Read more

November 2003 -- For mobile professionals seeking a better all-in-one wireless phone with a familiar PC experience, Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's best, most reliable wireless network, today announced the exclusive availability of the Samsung SCH-i600 Smartphone. The i600 is the first Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Smartphone from Samsung.Read more

Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft today unveiled its first voice-controlled software for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC and Pocket PC Phone Edition, making consumers' wishes their command. Microsoft Voice Command transforms PDAs and cell phones into virtual personal assistants by allowing consumers to experience effortless, speaker-independent, hands-free voice interaction with their phone, contacts, calendar and digital music while on the go. Voice Command moves the company one step closer to putting the digital lifestyle within reach.Read more

Oct 30, 2003 – Fonix announces the availability of the first two Microsoft Xbox games using Fonix voice-command technology.Read more

Sept.30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. announced today at a multicity press conference in the United States and Europe the launch of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, evolving home PCs with easy-to-use integrated digital entertainment that consumers can enjoy when and how they want. Demonstrating the growing industry excitement around this new class of home PCs, Microsoft unveiled plans by Dell and Sony to deliver Media Center 2004 PCs. These new manufacturing partners join existing Media Center PC manufacturers, including Gateway Inc., HP and Toshiba Corp., in making a broad range of affordable Media Center PC designs starting at below $1,000 available to consumers today. Microsoft also announced that through working with key content providers, including CinemaNow, Movielink and Napster, consumers will be able to enjoy remote control access to exciting new online digital content such as on-demand music and movie subscription services. Finally, consumers currently enjoying the benefits of a Media Center PC will be able to obtain an upgrade to Media Center Edition 2004, allowing them to experience the latest advances in PC entertainment.Read more

Sept. 16 - Microsoft Corp. introduces Xbox Wireless Adapter, the only comprehensive, first-party solution for high-performance Xbox gaming without the hassle of wires. Gamers no longer need to drill holes and run cumbersome wires from a broadband Internet connection to an Xbox video game system located in another room of the house. Co-developed by Xbox and Microsoft Broadband Networking, the Xbox Wireless Adapter enables gamers to play wirelessly on the Xbox Live service from an Xbox-connected television in the home by adding Xbox to an existing 802.11g or 802.11b Wi-Fi network.Read more