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    Window Media Center VS xp home VS xp pro

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by boa1121, Mar 23, 2006.

  1. boa1121

    boa1121 Newbie

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    i read a thread on top of this page
    which is xp home vs xp pro

    i am going to buy a notebook really soon
    i will use it to play games and internet the most and watch movie
    here is what i am wondering for....
    is window media center good for my purpose of use computer??
    or xp home??
    :confused:
     
    boa1121, Mar 23, 2006
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  2. Shampoo

    Shampoo Notebook Deity

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    I would say just go with XP Pro if it doesn't cost you a penny. If they charge you more for XP Pro over XP Home, which they usually do then forget it.

    You'll be fine with XP Home.

    If you are getting a laptop with a tv tuner card and plan to use it as a home entertainment system then maybe consider Windows Media Center.
     
    Shampoo, Mar 23, 2006
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  3. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    I'm like Shampoo. There really isn't much of a difference between the three systems.

    If you want it for entertainment, then go with MCE. MCE also has the option to choose between what you want to do - play music, watch DVD, etc

    If you need domain login (which most home users don't need), then you must have XP Pro because this is one primary difference between Home and Pro.

    Home is the more general system or base system for the other two.
     
    Amber, Mar 23, 2006
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  4. boa1121

    boa1121 Newbie

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    thanks for replies~ ^^
    yea they will charge extra $46 for xp pro, and $15 for media center
    i guess i am going with xp home~!
     
    boa1121, Mar 24, 2006
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  5. arevee

    arevee Notebook Evangelist

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    will u be using the laptop to connect to work or to use at work? if so, XP pro will definitely be a requirement at a lot of workplaces. XP MCE is built on a XP home kernal. But now that u've decided to buy XP home, if u still want MCE capabilities try media portal, an open-source software similar to MCE. its free!!!

    http://www.team-mediaportal.com/
     
    arevee, Mar 24, 2006
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  6. boa1121

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    oh~thank you arevee!
     
    boa1121, Mar 24, 2006
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