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Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

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Product Description
The Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, available on new Media Center PCs, delivers the best of computing and entertainment to your home computer. Because of its special... More
The Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system, available on new Media Center PCs, delivers the best of computing and entertainment to your home computer. Because of its special hardware feature requirements, Media Center PCs running Windows XP Media Center Edition are available only from Microsoft PC manufacturer partners. Less
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get a stunning... More
Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get a stunning entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Less
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Key Features   
Family Line Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 7
Package Type OEM (License + Media) Retail
Platform   PC PC
Distribution Media   CD-ROM DVD-ROM
Version Full Version Full Version
Software Category Operating Systems Operating Systems
License   
Quantity   1 User/s -
System Requirements   
Required Disk Space (PC) - 16 GB (Recommended: 20 GB)
Required Memory (PC) - 1.02 GB (Recommended: 2.05 GB)
Required CPU Speed (PC) - 1 GHz
Other Features   
Package Qty.   1 1
Brand Microsoft Microsoft
Miscellaneous   
UPC 882224096546 882224883412
Product ID 28132220 87028325
Product MPN   
MPN M93-00200 GFC-00019
 
Consumer Reviews
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 OEM
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Windows 7 Home Premium
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
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Consumer Reviews

21

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 - a great Media Center OS

bykerijane1 Dec 15, 2008
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Based on reliable Windows XP. The best Media Center out there for PCs.
Cons The inheritant vulnerabilities of Windows XP. Will never be Blue Ray compatible.
Recommended it? Yes

We used Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (MCE 2005) for our Media Center PC and are very happy with the ease of use and reliability, both lacking in a competitors (now discontinued) product. The optional remote control works well as does the optional wireless keyboard to a lesser... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 19 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Reliable Performance (3)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Simple Setup (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Powerful (3)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Fast (1)
  • stable (1)
  • Intuitive (1)
Cons
  • None (3)
Good For
  • Students (3)
  • Music (3)
  • School work (3)
  • Home (3)
  • Graphics (3)
  • Business (2)
  • Educational Purposes (1)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Gaming (1)
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Consumer Reviews

jenniferkateab
381

Windows 7 ~ Simply the Best OS!

byjenniferkateab Jan 27, 2011
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Stable, Pretty, Fun, Powerful, The New Standard.
Cons I don't love Windows Media Center, which come with it.
Recommended it? Yes

How important is your operating system to your PC? I'm no computer scientist or guru, but I know that the operating system forms the foundation or environment in which other programs operate or run. Over the years, since I was a college student during the 1980s, operating systems have evolved from... Read full review »

faithforever
343

Windows 7 is an exceptional Operating System

byfaithforever Feb 6, 2012
25 Helpfuls 26 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Pretty, easy to use, new features
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

If you use a computer at all, you have probably experienced more than one operating system. According to age, you may have experienced several operating systems. I know I have. I remember the days of MS-DOS even though I do not remember much more than the msconfig command. I remember various... Read full review »

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 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium... $91
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 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium $96
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