Why XP Media Center Edition?

[karling07]

Hi,

I'm thinking of getting XP Media Center edition but before I do, I just wanted to know what the advantages to it are...

Is it basically compatible with everything that regular XP is with?

Thanks

 

[borat_sagdiyev]

yes, its xp pro with extra features

 

[alvino]

It's basically Windows XP with the Media Center extension and Royale theme included. When you use the Media Center, you can watch videos, movies, listen to music, the radio etc.

 

[TRDCorolla1]

You can also do the same thing with regular Windows XP. Doesn't it come with like a remote control or something?

 

[Half Evil]

It takes time to make the slide shows and organize stuff with the Media Center section. I dont think its worth having. Neither is professional, for the computer life I have. Home suits me fine.

 

[alvino]

Well the Media Center makes things easier if you have a HTPC (Home Theater PC) since you can easily use a remote to move around the UI and play things.

Media Center Edition 2005 is OEM, so you only buy a disc because it's supposed to be for companies that do pre-built PC's (like Dell, HP/Compaq etc.).