WinXP multimedia takes MS out of the office
PC World | at | by Mike
Microsoft wants to conquer your living room. Its first salvo is a modified version of Windows XP Professional, called Windows XP Media Center Edition, that runs new PCs designed to let you easily capture, organize, and play back TV shows, DVD movies, music, photos, and other types of digital content.
We put the first system loaded with the new OS--Hewlett-Packard's Media Center PC--through its paces. This sleek black-and-silver machine is packed with audio and video gear. It can record TV shows in the style of a TiVo digital video recorder and play DVDs, games, and music (CDs, MP3 files, or streaming audio). The PC can also download photos directly from your digital camera's flash-storage card and connect to other devices via a fistful of USB 2.0 and FireWire ports.