Have you discovered Microsoft’s Media Center Online Spotlight ?
December 11, 2006 by Joe Boyle · Leave a Comment
If you have discovered that now your PC and home theater system do not need to be regarded as alien to each other you will probably have discovered the Online Spotlight as part of Windows XP Media Center
This new feature provides you a myriad of choices including free, premium and subscription services from Microsoft and other selected third party providers.
from Online Spotlight you can watch movies, download the latest soundtracks and music as well as access to news, sports updates and a huge range of [tag-tec]entertainment programming[/tag-tec] which is set to expand.
Showcase : - With the show case section of windows XP media center edition you can access a massive data base of [tag-tec]music downloads[/tag-tec] as well as being able to buy offerings from MTV , AOL Music , Napster and many more ..
Music and Radio :- Within this category you will find satellite radio , napster , aol , live 365 and MTV which gives you access to more than 5,000 internet radio stations spanning dozens of generes.
TV and Movies :- Using your broadband (ADSL) or cable connection you can download and stream movies currently there are more than 1200 movies available to browse, buy and watch through services by Movielink and Cinema Now. Just select you favorite’s and download to enjoy. In addition in addition you will find great TV from ABC , and Titan TV.
News and Sports :- Get the latest news and sports offerings from Fox Sports, Newsgator, Msn and Reuters and NPR.
Games:- No multimedia entertainment program would be totally complete without at least some gaming options and media center has certainly not ignored this either. Discover Games and Games on demand being available to satify the gamers needs.
Lifestyle :- Gallery Player , Kodak offer a wide range of pictures from all different walks of life as well a black and white photography and fine art images. In addition the life style offers a suite of organisational software which includes contacts, calendar and a home organiser.
Without doubt this is the future if Microsoft and Bill Gates have anything to do with it and I I feel it is only a few years down the track that visting your favorite DVD store or DVD rental outlet will become a faded memory.
If you have experienced the new windows multi media system lets hear what you thought about it ?
Tags: downloads, media center, spotlight, XP media
