Skip to content

TechRepublic

  • Top Products
  • AI
  • Developer
  • Payroll
  • Security
  • Project Management
  • Accounting
  • CRM
  • Academy
Resources
  • TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • Newsletters
  • Resource Library
  • Forums
  • Sponsored
Go Premium
Popular Topics
  • Top Products
  • AI
  • Developer
  • Payroll
  • Security
  • Project Management
  • Accounting
  • CRM
  • Academy
  • Project Management
  • Innovation
  • Cheat Sheets
  • Big Data
  • Tech Jobs
View All Topics
Go Premium
Microsoft

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

By Andy Smith January 7, 2009, 8:52 PM PST

Image
1
of 11

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Steve Ballmer

Steve Ballmer

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the release of Windows 7 beta to the publich during his opening keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.rnrn

For complete coverage from the largest consumer technology show in the U.S., check out ZDNet’s CES Special Report.rnrn

Photo credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Ballmer says the Windows 7 beta will be available for download on January 9 at Microsoft’s Windows 7 home page. Mary Jo Foley notes that Microsoft’s name, Windows 7 beta, could indicate that there will only be one.nnn

Photo credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Facebook and Microsoft also have inked a pact via which Facebook users can share their content and photos with Windows Live.nn

Photo credit: Microsoft

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Ballmer announced a new five-year deal with Verizon Wireless, that will allow subscribers to use Live Search for local business and shopping information; maps and directions; general Internet searches; and ring tones, games, wallpaper and other online mobile products and services. Garett Rogers thinks Verizon made a mistake.nnn

Photo credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Microsoft has built touch into the DNA of Windows 7, according to Ballmer, said Charlotte Jones, a group product manager who was enlisted for the Windows demos.nn

Photo credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Microsoft Entertainment and Devices unit President Robbie Bach talked about an upcoming technology that lets you go back in time to select a program that previously aired but wasn’t recorded. He announced a strategy game, Halo Wars, is due out February 28 and Halo 3 ODST will be out this fall.nn

Photo credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Bach demoed Xbox Live Primetime, a place for live interaction. He showed off an Xbox game show where people can win real prizes. nn

Photo credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Kodu is a tool from Microsoft Research that allows users to create games without having to know a traditional programming language.n

Photo credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Robbie Bach helps 12-year-old Sparrow Buerer Buerer show off her programming skills on the new Xbox Live Community game Kodu..n

Photo credit: Microsoft

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Sparrow beats Bach handily at the game she created. He claimed he was trying.nn

Photo credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks

Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

Ballmer looks at a flexible display less than 1mm thick in color.n

Photo credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks

  • Microsoft
  • Account Information

    Share with Your Friends

    Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES

    Your email has been sent

Share: Gallery: Ballmer kicks off CES
Image of Andy Smith
By Andy Smith
  • Account Information

    Contact Andy Smith

    Your message has been sent

  • |
  • See all of Andy's content

Daily Tech Insider

If you can only read one tech story a day, this is it.

TechRepublic TechRepublic
  • TechRepublic on Facebook
  • TechRepublic on X
  • TechRepublic on LinkedIn
  • TechRepublic on YouTube
  • TechRepublic on Pinterest
  • TechRepublic RSS
Services
  • About Us
  • Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Site Map
  • Site Help & Feedback
  • FAQ
  • Advertise
  • Do Not Sell My Information
  • Careers
Explore
  • Downloads
  • TechRepublic Forums
  • Meet the Team
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • TechRepublic Premium
  • Resource Library
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Editorial Policy
  • Legal Terms
  • Privacy Policy
© 2025 TechnologyAdvice. All rights reserved.
CLOSE

Create a TechRepublic Account

Get the web's best business technology news, tutorials, reviews, trends, and analysis—in your inbox. Let's start with the basics.

Already registered? Sign In
Use Facebook
Use Linkedin

* - indicates required fields

CLOSE

Sign in to TechRepublic

Not a member? Create an account
Use Facebook
Use Linkedin

Lost your password? Request a new password

CLOSE

Reset Password

Please enter your email adress. You will receive an email message with instructions on how to reset your password.

Check your email for a password reset link. If you didn't receive an email don't forgot to check your spam folder, otherwise contact support.

Back to login
1 Finish Profile
2 Newsletter Preferences
CLOSE

Welcome. Tell us a little bit about you.

This will help us provide you with customized content.

No thanks, continue without
1 Finish Profile
2 Newsletter Preferences
CLOSE

Want to receive more TechRepublic news?

Newsletter Name
Subscribe
Daily Tech Insider
Daily Tech Insider AU
TechRepublic UK
TechRepublic News and Special Offers
TechRepublic News and Special Offers International
Executive Briefing
Innovation Insider
Project Management Insider
Microsoft Weekly
Cloud Insider
Data Insider
Developer Insider
TechRepublic Premium
Apple Weekly
Cybersecurity Insider
Google Weekly
Toggle All
No thanks, continue without

You're All Set

Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye out for a confirmation email from our team. To ensure any newsletters you subscribed to hit your inbox, make sure to add [email protected] to your contacts list.

Back to Home Page
×