Ive been kinda interested in the new WMC 2005 and have seen some decent reviews (GamePC Review) but would like to know some peoples real world thoughts on it. It was just released not so long ago, but I figured someone might have some insight. Like how is the DVR aspect? How about the multimedia editing? Any problems with it been found? Also can you upgrade regular XP Home to WMC 2005 or do you have to buy the full OS (in which case how much $$$)?

 

anybody have a copy?

 

u can't buy that OS huh?

 

Try the reviews on CNET.com and pcworld.com... they say it aint' perfect... especially the picture quality of TV.

And from the reports, the full OS is not available for sale, although peeps with the old Media Center OS can upgrade with... well, upgrade.

Junkster, who doesn't think it's been totally ringed out yet

 

what all has changed? Is this a new OS?

 

Actually, it is available for sale as OEM. HERE is a link saying so anyway...

Smalls, Microsoft website has a bunch of details on what is new in this edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/m...r/default.mspx

 

it look way better than the old Windows Media Center XP..and i dont think u can buy it...it only comes with Media Center computer.

 

Aww cool...thanks bro!

 

<---- 2004 Media Center here. DVR works great, no problems here.

 

i've got windows XP media center 2005 on discs, just haven't installed it yet.

 

I've read great things about it. The only disappointment is that it won't record HDTV unless it's over the air due to legal concerns. Hopefully if those issues are resolved, they can issue a patch. Then I will definitely pick up a Media Center PC.