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Q: so we can go on line today and get the upgrade to 2005
A: if your oem has it available for download.
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Q: When will MCE 2005 and the Digital Media Pack be available through MSDN?
A: Soon
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Q: Any timeframe or info on the MCE 2005 release to MSDN?
A: not at this time
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Q: Will the xbox extender be priced the same as the other extenders?
A: Pricing will be annouced soon
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Q: Did MCE support Arabic?
A: No not at this time.
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Q: Can you buy the remote controle without MCE?
A: Yes
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Q: will you be able to view downloaded movies from CinemaNow etc from the media extenders?
A: yes
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Q: Can recordings be scheduled through extenders, specifically the Xbox extender?
A: yes through the extenders or the main machine.
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Q: when will the XBox extender be released?
A: The announcement regarding Xbox extender availability will be posted on microsoft.com.
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Q: Can Windows XP Pro be upgraded to Windows XP MCE?
A: no
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Q: Will Home Automation features be available in this release?
A: Home Automation companies have made MCE modules that work in the 10 foot ui.
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Q: When will MCE 2005 come onto MSDN?
A: not at this time
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Q: Is there an upgrade version available for MCE 2005?
A: Through the Sytem Builder channel - no.
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Q: What's the meain difference between MCE and normal XP editions?
A: the ability to play live TV, record Live TV....
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Q: will MCE have the abitly to hold dvd movies on hard drive
A: No.
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Q: so Media Center 2005 supports the ATI HDTV Wonder card?
A: You can check on oem.microsoft.com/mceready
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Q: can the average cusomer buy MCE 05? or do they have buyit from a manufactur
A: OEM or system builder only.
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Q: Is a Video Capture Card REQUIRED to install and run MCE 2005?
A: no it is not - however you will not get Live TV options.
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Q: Will MCE 2005 be available as an update, if we already have MCE 2004?
A: You will need to go back for the original OEM that supplied your MCE 2004 system for an upgrade.
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Q: Will these question be listed online later on so that we can go back to them?
A: Yes, it will be posted on www.microsoft.com/oem after 24 hours
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Q: I thought the MCS 2005 was only going to be available via OEM channels. From the Q&A you seem to indicate it will be available to the general public off-the-shelf. Is that true???
A: MCE is not available off the shelf.
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Q: When will MCE 2005 Be available to SUBSCRIBERS on MSDN?
A: Yes, soon
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Q: Is Italian edition released?
A: Yes! Please contact your authorized Microsoft OEM Distributor.
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Q: I have DirecTV satellite service w/TIVO. How do I integrate MCE2005 in my living room without losing my satellite receiver since it's integrated?
A: you will utilize the IR emitter to change the channels on the satellite set top box
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Q: what is the extender for the xbox?
A: For information on Media Center Extenders please visit http://oem.microsoft.com/mceready and read the Media Center Extender Resource Kit document.
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Q: What is the quality like when you use normal applications via a tv as oppose to computer monitor?
A: depends on the connection to the TV and at what resolution
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Q: Will MCE be available to OEM System Builders who are Action Pack Subscribers as well?
A: Yes! In 12 of the 13 countries where MCE Is shipping (all but Japan).
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Q: What is the price range for the Media Center Extender?
A: Please contact your Authorized OEM Disributor for more details on this specific Hardware device.
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Q: Is the Dutch edition also already released?
A: Yes.
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Q: Do DVD DRIVERS come with MCE 2005?
A: We have worked with several companies to provide DVD decoders that work with MCE. The system builder has the option to choose which decoder they install on their MCE systems.
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Q: Where can I get licensing information for MCE?
A: http://oem.microsoft.com/MCEready
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Q: I had a customer ask about using an ATI HDTV Wonder to access HD content from DirecTV. Will this be possible or is the HD compatibility limited to OTA broadcast.
A: We only support OTA digital broadcasts at this time.
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Q: I HAVE AN HP MCE 2004. CAN I DOWNLOAD THE DRIVERS SOMEWHERE SO I CAN GET MY HARDWARE WORKING?
A: You will need to go back to HP for the drivers.
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Q: Is there a new opk for mce2005?
A: yes
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Q: Why does windows xp cd after recieving service pack 2 not allow you to repair windows. It says you have a newer version. you can only reformat.
A: This is outside the scope of this presentation
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Q: Will MCE 2005 be published to MSDN for subscribers?
A: at a later date
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Q: Can you use normal software with the MCE ie office suites etc?
A: Yes
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Q: What is MOSB and where can I find the recorded webcast?
A: Microsoft OEM System Builders webstie. oem.microsoft.com/MCEReady
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Q: Will MCE work with older Smartphone products like the Samsung i600 and the Motorolo MPx200?
A: Unfortunately no.
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Q: Is that phone available through other carriers or only AT&T?
A: AT & T at this time.
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Q: What is with the German edition. Lunchday?
A: German-language MCE 2005 has released, so please contact your authorized Microsoft OEM Distributor for local availability. Thank you!
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Q: Will these Q&As be available later on for download? Thanks
A: Yes.
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