First discovered over at the DailyTech, Neowin.net have come to realise that Microsoft decided to unveil the packaging they plan to use for Windows Vista and Office 2007. Just click the thumbnail below to get a better look at them.

The fellas over at Neowin.net were alerted that Microsoft has unveiled the packaging for Windows Vista and Office 2007. While there are only three images posted, the new design direction for Microsoft packaging is quite apparent.

According to the Windows Vista Team Blog, the compact packaging is made out of plastic and is designed for long-term protection and storage of the software. Microsoft's Nick White also indicates that the new packaging will be carried over to future Microsoft software releases.