As well as running regular Windows apps, this Media Center PCs allows you to manage digital pictures, music files, TV, and video via remote control.
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The media buttons on the Microsoft Remote Keyboard for Windows XP Media Center Edition make it easy to control MCE from the comfort of your couch, but the mouse could be easier to use.
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HP's Media Center PC is a great entertainment PC for displaying photos, watching movies and playing games at home.
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Despite bearing an uncanny resemblance to a regular PC, the HP m7199a's feature-set makes it more than worthy of a place in most living rooms.
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Microsoft wants Media Center to bring drama to your living room. It will get more of that than it bargained for.
Taking a quick look at the new and improved Media Center front-end for Windows Vista, we saw some interesting tweaks to the user interface and a live demonstration of HD cable through CableCARD.
Microsoft today launched its long awaited Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, which is designed to converge the home entertainment centre into a single software program.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says that converged digital technology in the home is about to take off--via media PCs or next-generation video devices.
Judging by a Microsoft job ad, the software giant wants to add a Flickr-like service to its online efforts.
There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.
Vista is more than a pretty new face for Windows; it has a bunch of new and re-designed features. We show you the ropes and help you get the most of Microsoft's lastest OS.
Microsoft's newest operating system may have arrived in early 2007, but many people are still reluctant to make the switch. But is now the time to upgrade from XP? What's changed? Take a look at this tutorial to learn everything you need to know about basic Windows Vista operation.
What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.
CNET.com.au examines exactly what Media Center has to offer you.
Digital audio mavens who appreciate the highest-possible sound quality should investigate MP3 players that can play back lossless audio formats.
Don't be fooled by the Xbox 360's raft of multimedia capabilities. Microsoft's new console is a games machine first and foremost, Microsoft's Home and Entertainment Division Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand David McLean says.
Jeff Putt of Microsoft Australia discusses the future of Vista, and looks at the hardware hits (and misses) that have accompanied their operating systems.
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View a game guide with screenshots, box art and descriptions for top games with your Media Center.
Stream online video to your PC and manage your music and video collection with remote control.
View desired content through 10 foot interface technology.
Get access to eBay online auction from the screen in your living room.