In its consumer-focused press conference at the CeBIT 2003 technology fair, Microsoft Corp. re-emphasized its commitment to "Smart Living" in the Digital Decade by demonstrating new and ongoing developments in its cornerstone consumer-facing products and by showing how they have been tailored to meet the needs of German and broader European markets. Key progress was announced in consumer software offerings and services, including availability of Microsoft® Windows® Powered Smart Displays from Philips and ViewSonic Corp. in five European markets. Also announced was that Creative Technology Ltd. will be building a Portable Media Player based on the "Media2Go" platform. In addition, the availability of the Xbox Live (TM) service in Germany and other European markets was announced. Microsoft also outlined how these announcements further its efforts to build "smart," connected devices and services to help simplify people's daily tasks, improve their communications and entertain them for years to come.
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