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Microsoft Remote Keyboard (Windows XP Media Center Edition)
Reviewed on September 1, 2005
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 control.
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mouse
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Microsoft Corp.
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TV
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PC
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows
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ATI Theater 650 Pro
Reviewed on June 7, 2006
Though it improves upon the category leader, with CableCard's technology for PCs on the horizon, ATI's latest TV tuner chip, the Theater 650 Pro, is only a stopgap solution for those looking to add TV to their PC.
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ATI All-In-Wonder X800 XL (256MB, PCI)
Reviewed on November 10, 2005
The ATI All-In-Wonder X800 XL will have you gaming, watching TV, and listening to FM radio, but it doesn't stand out in any one area.
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AVerTV Hybrid Ultra USB
Reviewed on June 4, 2007
While there are more portable TV tuner/antenna combos for frequent travelers, the AVerTV Hybrid Ultra USB is a good choice for more sedentary Media Center users looking for an affordable and easy way to watch and record TV. The kit would be more useful, however, if the included antenna were bigger.
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AVerMedia
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cable box
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Comcast Corp.
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Plextor
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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station
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FM-radio
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signal
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USB port
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TV
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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PC
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SnapStream Beyond TV 4.3
Reviewed on June 14, 2006
A popular MCE alternative, Beyond TV 4.3 offers no showstopping new developments. Instead, this incremental upgrade offers a few new features that will appeal to current Beyond TV users.
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Microsoft Windows Media Center
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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DivXNetworks
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WMV
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Windows Media
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TV
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PC
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Diamond XtremeTV PVR550
Reviewed on November 10, 2005
Diamond's XtremeTV PVR550 provides everything you'll need to turn your desktop into a media center PC, but its TV image quality isn't perfect.
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Diamond Multimedia Inc.
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TV
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card
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PC
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft extends support for XP Home, XP Media Center
January 24, 2007
Five-year extension, which has roughly half of mainstream-support features, is offered for first time with consumer products.
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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security
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operating system
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Vista View Saber 2020
Reviewed on December 4, 2006
If you're looking for a dual analog TV tuner and have an open x1 PCI Express slot, the Vista View Saber 2020 offers the best image quality we've seen.
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SageTV
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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PCI Express
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card
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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FM-radio
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Media Center PC
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TV
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setup
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ATI Technologies
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Microsoft Windows
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PC
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Microsoft takes Media Center to more countries
March 10, 2005
The move won't have a huge impact on global sales, but expansion may help the product become a mainstream operating system.
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Hong Kong
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operating system
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Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows
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PC
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Media Center and Xbox 360 joined at the hip
May 17, 2005
With HD clarity and more-realistic graphics, new Xbox will top old version in playing movies and music stored on Media Center.
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Microsoft Xbox
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Xbox 360
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Microsoft Longhorn
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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gamer
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movies
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Microsoft Corp.
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PC
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Microsoft Windows
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With new OS, Microsoft seeks couch potatoes' eyes
September 16, 2004
New version of Media Center and accompanying gadget support will make TV shows recorded on a PC available all over the house.
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PC company
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living room
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game console
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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Microsoft Corp.
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eye
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TV
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console
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operating system
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PC
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Sony Corp.
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows
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HP
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Media Center not yet a home run
January 6, 2005
Microsoft's entertainment-oriented software has racked up big sales, but it's still fighting for a permanent seat in your living room.
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entertainment
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Bill Gates
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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Microsoft Corp.
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Dell
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operating system
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows
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PC
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Gateway touts 64-bit PCs
June 30, 2005
Computers are part of new line aimed at students. All come loaded with the Windows XP Media Center operating system.
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Gateway Inc.
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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64-bit
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student
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Media Center PC
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PC
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operating system
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows
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Xbox plays starring role in Windows update
October 14, 2005
New software will more closely link the gaming console into Microsoft's digital entertainment strategy.
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Media Center PC
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Microsoft Xbox
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Xbox 360
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MTV
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home entertainment
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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consumer electronics
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console
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Microsoft Windows Update
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electronics
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America Online Inc.
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Corp.
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Apple Computer
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Intel, Microsoft join forces for entertainment PCs
January 5, 2006
The companies decide that giving users access to their desired programs is best achieved with a united front.
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Don MacDonald
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Entertainment PC
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living room
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Media Center PC
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set-top box
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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Intel
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TV Tuner
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Microsoft Corp.
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TV
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brand
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satellite
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PC
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Apple Computer
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operating system
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Gates touts TiVo deal at CES
January 6, 2005
Amid speech that serves as state of union address on Microsoft's digital media strategy, firm's chair talks up TiVoToGo deal.
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Bill Gates
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TiVo Inc.
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digital media
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TiVoToGo
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Consumer Electronics Show
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Media Center PC
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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Smartphone
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portable video
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home entertainment
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chairman
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Microsoft Xbox
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Microsoft Corp.
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TV
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Windows Media
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Microsoft Windows XP
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MCE Outlook 1
Work with Microsoft Outlook on your television and with remote control.
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Microsoft Outlook
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Media Center PC
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e-mail
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ABC Family for Media Center 1.0
Quickly see what's on ABC Family tonight and cast bios with your Media Center PC.
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
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Media Center PC
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