Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 & Media Center Extender Networking Solution

The Dell Difference

Numerous Functions in One
Dell makes it easy to pause and play live TV, create customized picture slide shows set to your choice of music, listen to your favorite songs and much more, all at the touch of a button.

Living Room-Friendly

The Media Center Extender extends the functionality of your Media Center to your living room -- designed to compliment your living room electronics.
Helps Make Digital Entertainment More Convenient
Microsoft Media Center 2005 gives you access to online content providers for games, videos, and music -- saving you a trip to the video store! Add a media extender and enjoy your photos, music & videos throughout your house through a wired or wireless network connection.
The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 provides a single, unified full-screen portal for TV, PVR, movies, photos, video, radio and a world of third-party content. Designed for viewing at a distance, MCE features remote control interaction and easy to navigate menu screens. The Media Center Extender allows you to access the digital content residing on your Media Center PC* from a remote television or home entertainment/theater system. Pause and rewind live TV and radio. Record and watch your favorite TV shows and movies on your schedule. Find and play music, and let Media Center be your DJ. Showcase digital photos and home movies. Browse and access a world of entertainment thats available on demand. Its easy: simply pick up the Media Center remote control, relax in front of your TV, widescreen display, or PC monitor, and enjoy.
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Why do you want Microsoft Media Center 2005?

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Entry Customer Want an easy to use interface for photos and music Want an easy way to play customized slideshow Want an easy to use interface to download music Mainstream Customer Want to synch items to portable devices like a Dell DJ or Axim hand held Want Media Extender to view photos, music and movies throughout the house Want to watch TV on PC* Want to order photos online through online spotlight partner Advanced Customer Want to watch TV on PC* and Media Extender, in multiple rooms in the home Want to burn television programs to DVD to watch in the car or on the plane Want to purchase movies and music through online spotlight partners
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*A TV tuner is required on your media center PC to have TV functionality on the extender.
Media Center Extender Distributed Media Model
Office/Den Location of Media Center PC Family Room MCE through Media Center Extender
The Media Center Extender Networking Solution
Key Features & Benefits. From a remote television, manage and enjoy your digital music, photos, TV, and videos with the familiar Windows XP Media Center interface and remote control. Connects to your existing television through a wired or 802.11a/g wireless home network. The Media Center Extender Requires. A Windows XP Media Center 2005 PC or laptop. Home Network. High-speed Internet Access. Wired Setup Requires: Ethernet Cable. Wireless Setup Requires: Wireless 802.11a/g router

Media Center Extender

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