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Microsoft
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
For those of you who do not already know this, the Microsoft
Windows Media Center Edition OS is a specialised version
of Windows XP meant for home theater PCs. While it's
similar to the regular Windows XP, its graphical interface
is built around a 10-foot interface concept. This means
that the computer should be usable by someone standing
at least 10 feet away from the display.
Media Center Features Overview
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Play
DVDs
Enjoy DVD movies on your Media Center PC. You'll
get full progressive-scan DVD playback with online
chapter lookup on Media Center PCs equipped with
DVD decoders manufactured by companies like HP.
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MY
TV
Offers a simple way to browse, watch, and record
TV, even on multiple channels at the same time (both
analog and over-the-air digital). TV features work
with an antenna, cable, or satellite TV signal and
have a fast and easy set-up. My TV includes Live
TV, Recorded TV, the Electronic Programme Guide,
Guide Search etc. |
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My
Music
Provides access to your personal and online music
collection. Now it's easier than ever to play a
music CD, copy it into your library, burn a CD,
create a playlist, and edit album details. |
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My
Video
Provides an alternative view of your My Video folder
in Windows XP, organising files and folders by date
or by name and displaying a thumbnail image for
each clip. Supports common video types including
standard avi, .mpg, and .wmv files. |
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My
Pictures
Provides a fun new way to instantly enjoy and share
your digital photos. Download pictures from your
digital camera, view your pictures and graphics,
create a near-instant slide show, touch up, print,
and burn photos to CD-all with your remote control. |
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Copy
to CD/DVD
Burn recorded TV to CDs and DVDs with built-in CD/DVD
burning, share pictures and home movies, and burn
CD mixes. |
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Media
Center Extender
Windows Media Center Extender devices are used to
connect Home Theater PCs with other TV screens in
the home, extending Media Center experiences to
any room in the house. You'll just need to purchase
an Extender for each screen you want to be able
to share files with. So if you are watching The
Star Wars on your HTPC and your toddler wants to
watch his favourite Elmo episode recording (that's
stored on the HTPC), you can simply let him watch
it in another room using the Media extender device. |
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Sync
to Device
MCE 2005 also now lets you share content with new
handhelds and smart phones. You can copy a sitcom
to your cellphone, for example, to watch during
your morning commute. |
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