Mce 2005 Quest &answ

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Q: Will MCE be useable with HDTV and TIVO?
A: MCE 2005 will support OTA digital TV. As for working with TiVo, MCEreplaces the TiVo funtionality.
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Q: Can dvd's be ripped from recorded video content on the hard drive?
A: We do not support this.
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Q: the DVD writer in the media centre , is it a + or - writer
A: The DVD writer on MCE systems is specified by the system manufacture.
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Q: Is there virus protection included with MCE2005?
A: It is not included.
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Q: What are the possibilities for connecting a dish so I can replace my satellite-tuner?
A: you have to use the set top box that comes with your dish
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Q: Sorry it's a repeat (closed a window) Can an MCE 2k4 PC be upgraded to MCE 2k5??
A: yes if the manufacture gives you this option
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Q: Why did you remove domain support in MCE2005?
A: for the media center extenders to work correctly fast user switching is needed
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Q: can you use a free to air satellite card??
A: Not at this time.
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Q: Can it support more than 2 tuners?
A: We currently supprt two analog tuners and also a single ATSC tuner for a total of 3 TV tuners.
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Q: Can Microsoft Partners order only the pack to build and test their own machine?
A: If you order the Microsoft Action Pack for October 2004 (in the 12 countries where Windows MCE 2005 is available), you will receive an NFR copy of this software. Go to microsoft.com/partner to order the Action Pack.
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Q: Can you burn recorded TV to DVD with the new burning technology incorporated into MCE 2005?
A: Yes
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Q: Will MCE 2005 be available as a retail product?
A: No. MCE is a OEM/System Builder product only.
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Q: What about regular extenders? Do those support 16x9 format?
A: The extenders do not support 16x9 at this time.
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Q: Is there a number or email we can contact if we have questions after the seminar?
A: refer to our online communities newsgroups
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Q: Do I still need a DVD decoder to watch TV?
A: You need a DVD decoder to watch DVDs. You need a TV tuner to watch TV.
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Q: Does the unit require internet access?
A: Yes.