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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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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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This week in Media Center news
October 15, 2004
Although Apple's combo of iTunes and iPod has proved popular, Microsoft is betting that people want to do more with their music and that they want to be able to move video and pictures around as well.
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Microsoft to tune up Media Center PC
October 6, 2004
The next-generation OS will allow consumers to watch one channel while recording another, CNET News.com has learned.
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Windows sequel gets set to entertain
January 27, 2004
Microsoft plans to start testing a new version of Windows XP Media Center, an increasingly important operating system for entertainment-oriented PCs.
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Windows flaw reaches beyond XP
July 18, 2005
Problem that could let an attacker crash a PC exists in several versions of the OS, Microsoft says.
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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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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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Windows Media Center continues overseas march
May 10, 2004
Microsoft plans to announce on Monday that its Media Center OS is moving into new countries, even as the software maker works to make it more ready for prime time.
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Microsoft selling new Windows at cut-rate price
October 13, 2004
The software giant is selling Media Center, its new version of Windows, to PC makers at a new, lower price, CNET News.com has learned. Windows of opportunity in Microsoft's media push
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False alarm over Windows support deadline
January 12, 2006
Microsoft quietly corrects Web posting saying support for XP Home, XP Media Center Edition would end Dec. 31. Screenshots: Tweaked posting
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Year in review: Still waiting for Longhorn
January 7, 2005
Microsoft struggled with next major release of Windows. In meantime, it tried expanding OS franchise to supercomputers, living rooms.
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FAQ: Windows on Macs
April 5, 2006
There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac--including Windows security risks, Apple says.
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Microsoft primes PC buyers for Premium Vista
May 24, 2006
Forget Vista Basic. Microsoft's marketing campaign will pitch hard for people to choose the higher-end Windows update.
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Microsoft opens Windows to the home
October 12, 2004
Bill Gates unveils plans to make Media Center software the centerpiece of the digital home.
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AMD: Vista only a tiny step to convergence
May 24, 2006
PCs have a way to go, despite advances in hardware and software aimed to bring PC technology into the living room.
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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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Media Centers on parade
October 12, 2004
Brand-name PC makers debut a host of new PCs that feature Microsoft's Media Center 2005 software.
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Gateway Inc.
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Dell grapples with Apple in Mini arena
October 14, 2004
Pocket DJ 5 undercuts price of iPod Mini music player. Consumer push also includes plasma-screen TVs.
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