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Windows XP Media Centre Edition 2005, any good???

  • 10-03-2005 12:43PM
    #1
    gline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,605 ✭✭✭


    just wondering is Windows XP Media Centre Edition 2005 any good to use I want to have a pc used as a tv and music player and for games and net access. But i want to run tools like ati tool etc, overclocking tools etc. Has anyone here used media centre edition? Is it any good??? do normal xp drivers work with it??

    Is it worth installing it and using it???


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  • #2
    spartacus93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭spartacus93


    Hi,

    There's a bit of info about it here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=208020. It's definately something id like to do. All the reviews I have seen have been positive although Microsoft don't have Ireland down as an official Media Centre country so the EPG can be tricky to setup.

    I'd say go for it. As far as I know Media Centre is just an add on built on top of WinXP Pro so all your programs and drivers should work. The only things is that its picky about the TV Tuner you use.


  • #3
    gline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,605 ✭✭✭gline


    spartacus93 wrote:
    Hi,

    There's a bit of info about it here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=208020. It's definately something id like to do. All the reviews I have seen have been positive although Microsoft don't have Ireland down as an official Media Centre country so the EPG can be tricky to setup.

    I'd say go for it. As far as I know Media Centre is just an add on built on top of WinXP Pro so all your programs and drivers should work. The only things is that its picky about the TV Tuner you use.

    i am using a Leadtek Winfast TV200 Deluxe , so i wonder if thats ok, ahwell il probably try it and see, thanks for the link


  • #4
    unklerosco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,830 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    Go to the microsoft website n check it out, they've a list of all the compatible hardware on it, im gonna be using it on my next pc...


  • #5
    spaczed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 144 ✭✭spaczed


    Here is the link to the Microsoft's compatability listing.

    Designed For Windows XP MCE 2005

    I'm not sure if the list is exhaustive, but if your TV card is there, happy days :)


  • #6
    optiplexgx270
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,589 ✭✭✭optiplexgx270


    seems like a VERY short list there MUST be more compat. H/W.


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  • #7
    gline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,605 ✭✭✭gline


    ah it says

    Designed for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Logo Partner List

    but if its not there then it doesnt mean its not compatible, im gonna try using my 9600XT with it, its based on XP so im sure it will be fine with MCE2005


  • #8
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,530 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    spartacus93 wrote:
    Microsoft don't have Ireland down as an official Media Centre country so the EPG can be tricky to setup
    Ireland has been added to the supported country list for XP MC, should be available before the end of the year. Story here.


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