Tags: media centre, media center

Asus Eee Box B206

For undemanding users who aren't into HD video, Asus' Eee Box B206 is worth a look; however, it's not powerful enough to take on other media-centre PCs.

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  Microsoft's Bach looks for harmony in entertainment

  Unit chief Robbie Bach's toughest task may be dovetailing the company's entertainment efforts.

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  Intel's Viiv low on holiday shopping lists

  Almost a year after Intel announced plans to make your PC look like a TV, the company is still searching for the play button.

• HD should be wired: Intel

  Current wireless networking standards aren't fit for streaming high-definition (HD) content between a media centre PC and multiple extender devices, according to Intel and Microsoft.

• Microsoft: No EPG in Vista Media Center

  Windows Vista, which incorporates Media Center functionality out of the box in its Home Premium and Ultimate versions, won't provide Electronic Program Guide (EPG) functionality to Australian users of the operating system.

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  Windows Vista 101: an overview of the basics

  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.

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  Windows Vista Basics

  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.