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Windows XP Media Center Edition review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

6.9

Members' Rating

Good

Typical price:Free

Verdict

If your living space is restricted, Windows XP Media Center Edition lets you watch and record TV on your PC... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Supports operation via remote control
  • Easy to use
  • Built-in personal video recorder lets you save TV programmes to your hard drive.

Cons

  • Only available preinstalled on a system
  • Inconsistent interface
  • Doesn't add much new capability to Windows.

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Member Opinion

6.9

Average Member Rating

Good

6 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

You have to work with it to believe it. It is simply great.

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8.5

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

Why pay again?

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4.0

Mediocre


Dan dan Cabary

Dan dan Cabary

Very good

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8.5

Excellent


John Horton

John Horton

Nice idea - Poor implimentation

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6.0

Good


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