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The future of Windows Media Center

Contrary to rumors that Microsoft would kill Media Center XP, recent news leaks point to a new three part system for Windows Media Center that includes XP on the desktop, the XBOX acting as media hub for your TV, and a new portable video player (like a video iPod everyone wanted to hear about yesterday at MacWorld?). The New York Post is reporting it will be small, sleek, and carry shows and movies downloaded from a computer. How they intend to do this all legally still remains to be seen, but it's an exciting new direction for Windows Media Center. [via paidcontent]

UPDATE: Looks like Bill Gates' speech lived up the rumors, describing Media Center Extender to stream content to up to 5 TVs in a house, an XBOX media center, and the whole thing will use DRM to cut down on piracy.

by Matt Haughey January 7, 2004 in News, Windows Media Center XP

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