"Windows 7 Professional operating system is user-centric and intuitive," said Robert Davis, director of Sales and Marketing for Trimble's Mobile Computing Solutions Division. "The power and dependability of Windows 7, combined with the Yuma rugged tablet, allows mobile workers to take their office into the field. With Windows 7, the Yuma offers faster sleep and resume capabilities, improved data privacy and security, and enhanced networking capabilities."

• Desktop Enhancements: Improved navigation through open programs.
• Windows Search: Improved Search function and simplified program access and launch.  Quickly find the documents you use most often and start programs faster and more easily.
• HomeGroup: Easily create a home network and connect your computer to a printer.
• Windows XP Mode: Run many Windows XP productivity programs (requires additional download).
• Domain Join: Enhanced networking capabilities. Connect to company networks easily and more securely.
• In addition to full-system Backup and Restore found in all editions, you can back up to a home or business network.
• Sleep and Resume: Windows 7 is designed to help your computer sleep and resume more quickly. It's easier to put your PC away and to get back to what you were doing when you're ready.
• Power Management: Windows 7 runs with fewer background activities so your PC processor doesn't work as hard and draws less power. Other innovations include automatic screen dimming, powering off unused ports, and a more accurate battery-life indicator.

The Trimble Yuma rugged tablet computer with Windows 7 Professional offers many benefits when compared to Yuma tablet with Windows Vista Business.

• More hard drive space--now 22GB available instead of 15GB.
• New camera switching utility for easy camera management.
• Improvements to built-in protection against spyware and other malicious software.
• Improved data privacy and security.
• Enhanced Wireless Management.
• Improved media management via libraries.

Additionally, there are some nice UI improvements associated with on screen keyboard, touch screen responsiveness, handwriting recognition, and wireless management.  Microsoft links for more information:

• http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/what-is-windows-7.aspx
• http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/top-ten-reasons.aspx
• http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/default.aspx