Home Vs. Media Center

[Guest]

My new HP came with XPHome installed but was supposed to come with Media
Center. Just curious what the differences are so I don't bother taking my
entire desktop back to the store for nothing. It seems to have quite a bit
of media functions already.
Thanks for any help.
Terri

 

[Rob B.]

I'm not sure of the exact differences, but I do know one. THE PRICE. If
you ordered Media Center and got Home you at least need to get some money
back if you're going to stick with Home. Try this web page to compare the
two.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/evaluation/compare.mspx

 

[Bruce Chambers]

My new HP came with XPHome installed but was supposed to come with Media
Center. Just curious what the differences are so I don't bother taking my
entire desktop back to the store for nothing. It seems to have quite a bit
of media functions already.
Thanks for any help.
Terri

The WinXP Home and WinXP Pro versions are _identical_ when it comes
to performance, stability, and device driver and software application
compatibility, but are intended to meet different functionality,
networking, security, and ease-of-use needs, in different environments.
The most significant differences are that WinXP Pro allows up to 10
simultaneous inbound network connections while WinXP Home only allows
only 5, WinXP Pro is designed to join a Microsoft domain (a crucial
capability at most universities) while WinXP Home cannot, and only WinXP
Pro supports file encryption and IIS. (Oh, and WinXP Pro usually costs
roughly $100 USD more than WinXP Home.)

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.asp

Which Edition Is Right for You
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/whichxp.asp

Windows XP Home Edition vs. Professional Edition
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro.asp

WinXP Media Center Edition is a _superset_ (iow, it does
_everything_ WinXP Pro can do (except join a domain), plus contains
additional multi-media features) of WinXP Pro.

Windows XP Media Center Edition Home
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ehome/default.asp


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[Ron Martell]

My new HP came with XPHome installed but was supposed to come with Media
Center. Just curious what the differences are so I don't bother taking my
entire desktop back to the store for nothing. It seems to have quite a bit
of media functions already.
Thanks for any help.
Terri

Media Center has a number of enhanced features and functions that are
not included in either the Home or the Pro versions so you have
definitely not gotten what you were supposed to.

Here are some of the items that are unique to Media Center:
-Multi-tuner support (record two shows at the same time and watch
another previously recorded show)
-Support for digital and high-definition local TV
-Built-in CD and DVD burning
-Windows Movie Maker 2.1 with DVD burning
-Internet radio

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada