what IS MCE 2005??

Geminiwave · Dec 10, 2004, 05:17 AM

so I mean Does it JUST play your videos and music and stuff? Basically its a very stripped down version of XP that can be navigated by remote? So why is it so expensive??? I was thinking about strapping it onto my NES-PC but I dunno. Right now it has XP and SuSE...is it worth getting?

**dj_stick** · Dec 10, 2004, 05:56 AM

mmm i think its win XP home with extra stuff on it

pr0digal jenius · Dec 10, 2004, 06:10 AM

it is a media based windows that is navigateable via remote, and(according to microsoft) will soon be remotely controllable va the internet.

But yes, basically it is a tweaked version fo XP designed solely for audio/video

MiDKnYtE · Dec 10, 2004, 06:20 AM

you're supposed to buy this with a media center pc. Although you can still get an OEM version. If you don't have the appropriate hardware, it would be a waste of money.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/m...r/default.mspx

Geminiwave · Dec 11, 2004, 01:36 AM

what is the appropriate hardware? I thought it had the same sys requirements as regular XP.

MiDKnYtE · Dec 11, 2004, 02:04 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/m...ation/faq.mspx

Quote:

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is a new Windows XP operating system available only on Media Center personal computers.

Media Center PCs are complete entertainment PCs because they include:

• Mid- to high-end processors

• Adequate memory for most computing and entertainment needs

• High-capacity hard disks

• CD-ROM/DVD drives1

• Advanced graphics and audio capabilities

• Networking connectivity

Each new Media Center PC may include the following components to enhance your entertainment experience:

• A Media Center compatible remote control that keeps all of the entertainment on your computer within easy reach and complements the keyboard and mouse.

• A remote infrared (IR) sensor that enables the remote control to communicate with the computer and also controls your cable or satellite set-top box.

• An advanced graphics card for displaying the best TV experience on your computer monitor.

• A TV tuner1 that captures your television signal from a cable, satellite, or antenna source.

• A hardware encoder that enables you to record TV shows from cable, satellite, or antenna to your computer's hard disk.

• A TV output that allows you to display Media Center content on a television connected to your computer.

• A digital audio output that allows you to integrate digital audio from your computer into an existing home entertainment system.

Necrosis · Dec 11, 2004, 04:55 AM

Honestly if you don't have a TV tuner it's pretty much worthless and/or Media PC box.

classic_leon · Dec 12, 2004, 12:56 PM

This is the third MCE. You may buy Lenovo PC to get this Window XP.

Dec 10, 2004, 05:17 AM	#1
Geminiwave I Have lovely Breasts Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the closet... Posts: 5,395 Rep Power: 64	what IS MCE 2005?? so I mean Does it JUST play your videos and music and stuff? Basically its a very stripped down version of XP that can be navigated by remote? So why is it so expensive??? I was thinking about strapping it onto my NES-PC but I dunno. Right now it has XP and SuSE...is it worth getting? __________________

Dec 11, 2004, 01:36 AM	Thread Starter #5
Geminiwave I Have lovely Breasts Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the closet... Posts: 5,395 Rep Power: 64	what is the appropriate hardware? I thought it had the same sys requirements as regular XP. __________________

Dec 12, 2004, 12:56 PM	#8
classic_leon HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wu Han, Hu Bei, P.R.China Posts: 1,238 Rep Power: 0	This is the third MCE. You may buy Lenovo PC to get this Window XP. __________________ Fashion keeps us alive. YouP-PAX Please visit http://www.A-PAX.co.uk to discuss the computer mods. The latest YouP PAX modded drivers are provided on the site.

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pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	it is a media based windows that is navigateable via remote, and(according to microsoft) will soon be remotely controllable va the internet. But yes, basically it is a tweaked version fo XP designed solely for audio/video

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MiDKnYtE Caffeine Machine Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hell is empty. All the devils are here. Posts: 670 Rep Power: 0	you're supposed to buy this with a media center pc. Although you can still get an OEM version. If you don't have the appropriate hardware, it would be a waste of money. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/m...r/default.mspx

Dec 11, 2004, 04:55 AM	#7
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Honestly if you don't have a TV tuner it's pretty much worthless and/or Media PC box.