Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Bob Roudebush bob_at_roudybob.net http//www.roudybob
.net

• http//www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/def
  ault.mspx

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What is Media Center Edition 2005?

• Built on top of Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Positioned between Home Edition and Professional
• No Domain Authentication
• Credentials are not cached
• Extends Windows XP with media-centric
  functionality designed around a 10 foot UI
• Music, Pictures, Videos
• DVR Functionality (Pause, Record, etc)
• DVD Playback
• FM Radio Functionality
• Makes it possible to take your media experience
  other places - Media Center Extenders, Portable
  Media Players

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Cool Features

• Music playlists, visualizations, album art,
  burn
• Video organize and play video, burn
• Pictures organize, edit, slideshow
• Movies movie information at your fingertips
• DVR HDTV support, guide, multiple tuners, etc
• Burn to DVD/CD
• Extenders, Portable Media Centers
• CallerID, MSN Messenger, etc

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The key differentiator Its a platform
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Swift Bytes MCE Customizer

• Customize all aspects of MCE 2005

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mceAuction

• Run eBay from your couch

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Homeseer Home Automation

• Control lighting, HVAC, etc
• Z-Wave Wireless Devices and powerline-based
  solutions like X-10

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mceWeather

• Get your local forecast

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My Movies
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My Netflix
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GameEx

• MAME Emulator for MCE 2005

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MCE Remote Record

• http//www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mce/learn
  more/harrison_remoterecord.mspx
• Access guide information and schedule recordings
  on your Media Center PC over the Internet

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Media Center 2005 Online Spotlight

• Integration point for 3rd-party solutions
  directly into MCE 2005

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Example Online Spotlight Services

• ESPN Motion highlights, news footage
• NewsGator RSS Feeds in MCE 2005
• Other solutions Kodak Ofoto, MSN Music, Napster,
  XM Satellite Radio

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Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2005

• First time available in broadly in the System
  Builder Channel
• This wide availability makes it possible for DIY
  geeks to Roll Their Own MCE 2005 PC

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Alienware DH5 - 1,800
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HP z540 Digital Entertainment Center - 1,200
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Niveus Rainier Edition - 3,000
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Toshiba Qosimo G15 - 2,600
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Voodoos ARIA HTPC Media Center

• No pricing announced yet

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What makes a MCE 2005 PC?

• What Are They?
• Bundles of key components needed to build a
  Windows Media Center 2005 PC
• Graphics card
• TV tuner card
• Remote control
• DVD decoder software
• DVD-R support - Sonic
• How do I build one?
• Resellers like Newegg, Tiger Direct, etc.
• Is this legal?
• Community sites provide the know how
• TheGreenButton

Logod items working with Media Center Edition
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Roll Your Own Parts List

• Windows Media Center Edition 2005 - 139
• Hauppauge PVR250MCE - 130
• MCE Remote/IR Receiver - 40
• Video Card - 100-200
• Software DVD Decoder - 25

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Make sure its compatible!

• http//www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/par
  tners/dfw/partnerlisting.mspx
• DVD Decoders InterVideo, Nvidia, Cyberlink
• Graphics Cards Nvidia, ATI
• TV Tuners ATI (some), Avermedia, Nvidia NVTV,
  Hauppauge, YUAN

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Connecting Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

• Remote Sensor

Satellite or Cable Receiver
IR Control Cable
Digital Camcorder
Media Center Computer
Remote Control
Monitor or TV
Speakers or 5.1 Surround Sound System
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Demo
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Questions?