LAS VEGAS--After months of touting Vista's geekier side, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on Wednesday highlighted features designed to convince the average consumer that they need the next version of Windows.

During his keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show here, Gates showed new photo-editing tools and a revamped media player designed to improve the way that Windows tackles the types of media files that are most used by consumers. Gates also showed the improved remote-control experience that will be part of the Media Center edition of Vista.

By Ina Fried
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
Published: January 4, 2006, 6:30 PM PST
Last modified: January 4, 2006, 8:30 PM PST