Q: Will MCE be in the Partners Action Pack?
A: Yes, it is in the countries where MCE is available (except Japan). Thanks!
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Q: Is this a world wide launch or just system builder channel?
A: Both
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Q: Is there going to be a pre release trial download
A: No.
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Q: will it be realeased on the next actionpack quarterly update?
A: Yes, it will, in the countries where MCE is shipping (except Japan).
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Q: does the operating systems msdn subscription have education pricing?
A: No
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Q: will the xbox extender have all of the features of the stand-alone extenders?
A: there will be minor differences but basically the answer is yes
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Q: Will any Extenders have built in DVD drives?
A: Not at this time
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Q: will you be able to watch and pause live tv from the extender devices?
A: Yes you will. At this time DVD playback is not able to be done from the extenders.
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Q: Will Media Center 2005 support Over-the-Air HD signals? How about HD signals from cable or satellite?
A: Yes, MCE 2005 will support ATSC (over the air HD) in the U.S. only. You will need to install the Update 1 for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 which is now available from the Windows Update site. MCE 2005 does not support HD signals from cable or satellite at this time.
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Q: Are the minimum hardware requirements changed?
A: Please read the Media Center Addendum document that can be found on
http://oem.microsoft.com/mceready for the minimum hardware requirements for MCE 2005
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Q: I see that now MCE 2005 is available through OEM distributors, UK, USA, etc, When it will be available in an OEM version for Italy ? thanks
A: It should be available in Italy in the next couple of weeks. Thanks!
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Q: What is the minimum recommended processor for a Win MCE 2005 PC?
A: We have a complete list of sugested specifications available on
http://oem.microsoft.com/MCEReady.
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Q: What is the digital media feature pack and where can i get it?
A: It will need to be instaled by the OEM or system builder.
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Q: Why the 480p limit for video ouput?
A: We support outputs above 480p with Media Center. The Media Center Extender currently does not support anything over 480p due to legal concerns. We are working on making this available in future.
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Q: Are there any new specific hardware needs in MCE2005 that weren't required in MCE2004?
A: The requirements of a 2nd tv tuner, newer Video Cards and DVD decoders are recommended.
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Q: When will the MCE provide truley digital media allowing us not to still have to carry DVD movies to each room and have a DVD player?
A: Over time, yes
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Q: Will Extenders have high quality video output (component, DVI)?
A: Most Extenders have these deatures
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Q: WILL THERE BE A TRIAL VERSION AVAILBLE FOR DOWNLOAD OR PUCHASE
A: There will be an evaluation version made available in the coming months.
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Q: will MCE 2005 Support DTS And Dolby
A: Via the Digital Media Feature PAck
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Q: Is any programming experience necessary to install and configure Windows XP MCE?
A: No Programming Exp is needed.
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Q: if somebody could not see the video can they see it again?
A: It will be recorded and will be posted on MOSB after 24 hours.
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Q: Will MCE 2005 support streaming live TV?
A: Please clarify your question. Media Center and its previous versions have all had the capacity to stream Live TV.
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Q: is there a beta verison we can try from microsoft
A: As of today MCE is available to the public. The beta period is over.
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Q: What differance over XP does MCE actually have?
A: The MCE version adds the Media Center Components and functionality to Windows XP Pro.
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Q: Will Media Center Edition be included in the Action Pak?
A: Yes for countries that distribute MCE.
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Q: is this program being broadcast in TV anywhere in the U.S?
A: Unfortunately no.
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Q: Will MCE be included with xp embedded
A: No
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Q: How is Bill going to explain the lack of DVD suport in the Extenders?
A: You should read our messaging on the website. This is a question that several folks have asked
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Q: Will the xbox extender be available in Canada and if so when?
A: Stay tuned to the website for announcements regarding this.
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Q: Will this discuss media extenders in detail?
A: Yes the presentaton will.
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Q: WIL THERE BE A TRIAL OR BETA VERSION AVAILBLE FOR RELEASE TO SYSTEM BUILDERS
A: Evalaution Media will be available in the coming months.
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Q: will the upgrade be free for mce 2004 owners ?
A: To upgrade from MCE 204 to MCE 2005 the users will need to contact their orignal equipment anufacture for the upgrae media.
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Q: Will 3rd Party Applications be accessible through the Media Center Extender, or will features on the extender be locked to the main MCE features?
A: Yes they will work :-)
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Q: When will Media Center Extenders be available in the Uk - including XBox version?
A: Nothing has been announce regarding this
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Q: Is MCE still a superset of XP Pro, or has it been downgraded to a superset of XP home?
A: It's based on XP Pro.
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Q: Will MCE2005 come pre-installed with SP2?
A: Yes.
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Q: does mce 2005 supports hdtv
A: MCE will support OTA Over-the air high def feeds in the US. Please look for and update on Windows Update
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Q: Where is this being broadcasted from?
A: The show is in LA. There's a team that answers questions in Redmond.
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Q: when will media center extenders be released in the US?
A: Today
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Q: Is it possible for 2004 MCE users to upgrade to 2005? If so, how?
A: Yes, MCE 2004 will upgrade to MCE2005
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