Play DVDs on Computer Without Starting Windows

AP - HyperSpace allows laptops to play DVDs outside Windows. User will be able to boot in a few seconds straight into the DVD player, skipping the longer Windows startup, or switch to the DVD player from Windows. If Windows is running at the same time, it can be put in sleep mode, prolonging battery life.

The next phase will have Web browsers, e-mail programs and Web conferencing software like Skype being built into HyperSpace. Computer management functions like antivirus scanning could also be performed outside Windows.

HyperSpace delivers an low battery-consumption environment which enables mobile PC users to be productive at all times. Link.