Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition combines the traditional features of Windows XP Professional and unique shell, with the user interface, which combines style, functional simplicity and intuitiveness and wisely integrates all the latest multimedia features, some of which are markedly superior to the usual applications, not only in terms of easy management, but also of functional content.
PC with Windows XP Media Center Edition can be connected to any TV-set, game console, music system and other technical devices. In fact, such a machine becomes a center of home entertainment.
So, it may be a great discount and a great pleasure for you and your wallet not to buy a number of hardware, or just use, your beloved, huge Plasma TV with your PC or notebook. All this suggests the Microsoft Windows XP MCE a basic application to become a real alternative to all home audio and video equipment.
So, to order Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition seems to be much cheaper than wasting your money on a scrap heap.
System Requirements
| Item |
Requirement |
| Processor |
Minimum speed |
233 MHz
Intel® Pentium®/Celeron™ family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor |
| Maximum number |
2 |
| Recommended speed |
300 MHz
Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor |
| RAM |
Minimum |
64 MB
May limit performance and some features |
| Maximum |
4 GB |
| Recommended |
128 MB |
| Hard Drive Space |
Minimum to run setup |
1.5 GB |
| Typical install size - clean install |
1.5 GB |
| Approximate drive space used in upgrade over Windows Me |
925 MB |
| Approximate drive space used in upgrade over Windows 2000 |
675 MB |
| Other Hardware Requirements |
Supported CD, DVD, or network
Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
Keyboard and Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device |
Additional Items or Services Required to Use Certain Windows XP Features |
| Internet Access |
Some Internet functionality may require Internet
access, a Microsoft.NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee
to a service provider. Local or long-distance telephone toll charges may
apply.
14.4 Kbps or higher-speed modem
|
| Networking |
Network adapter appropriate for connecting to
local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network. Access to the network
connection. Access to third-party networks may require additional
charges.
|
Instant Messaging
Voice and Video Conferencing
Application Sharing |
Both parties need Microsoft.NET Passport account and
Internet access or Exchange 2000 Server instant messaging account and
network access. Some configurations may require download of additional
components. |
| Voice and Video Conferencing |
Both parties need:
- 33.6-Kbps or higher speed modem, or a network connection
- Microphone
- Sound card or motherboard with integrated sound
- Speakers or headset
|
| Video Conferencing |
Both parties need:
- Video conferencing camera
- Windows XP
|
| Application Sharing |
Both parties need:
- 33.6-Kbps or higher speed modem, or a network connection
- Windows XP
|
| Remote Assistance |
Both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network. |
| Remote Desktop |
A Microsoft® Windows® 95 or later-based computer, and the two computers must be connected by a network |
| Sound |
Sound card or motherboard with integrated sound
Speakers or headphones
|
| DVD Video Playback |
DVD drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software
8 MB of video RAM
|
| Windows Movie Maker |
Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device
400-MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture
|
License Authenticity
All of the products we offer in our catalog are full, retail versions that come
with a genuine license key. You will be able register the license key
online, as well as download updates. You can verify the authenticity of
any key with the Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) tool. In the
rare instance that a key doesn't pass validation, we will immediately
issue you a refund.
Delivery system
Once you paid, the product information is send to you by e-mail as the iso of the original disc or zip archive.
All you have to do is to write it to a blank CD or DVD, and use it to install the product.
Only digital delivery. We do not provide any physical shipment, no discs, or other physical media delivery available.
All our software is downloadable. Therefore our prices so cheap.
