Microsoft Media Center Version 3
The big Bill Gates is going to announce the third version of Microsoft's Media Center. The software turns a PC into a photo album, jukebox, DVD player, TV, and PVR all-in-one. About 1/2 of the new media center PCs will now be under $1000.
Critics complain of video quality, clumsy interface, PC fan noise, and expense of the Media Center Extender, which lets you watch the PC recorded programs on your living room TV wirelessly.
It's going to have a tough time succeeding as people just don't like controlling their TV watching sitting in front of a computer. They like the remote control couch potato experience, a la Tivo.
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