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    Media Center Edition 2005?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Afreshboy, Dec 21, 2006.

  1. Afreshboy

    Afreshboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm on the verge of purchasing a Dell e1505 but I'm a little concerned with the operation system. I've heard that some audio recording programs aren't compatible with MCE 2005. I've also read that you really need to get the TV tuner and Remote ($99 extra) to properly use MCE. Any thoughts?
     
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    I have MCE 2005, but don't see a point in using a notebook as a TV, so I didn't get a tuner. However, get a remote, as they will be compatible with other applications (ie. iTunes, Media Player, etc). I do regret somewhat that I didn't get Pro. They have multi-processor support and better performance... And also, products that work with Home or Pro should work on MCE, as it's based on Pro (I think you can actually registry hack MCE back to pro).
     
    hehe299792458, Dec 21, 2006
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    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, it doesn't have multi processor support, but all have multi-core support and multiple processor systems are still not widely used among home users.

    I have heard of no issues with sound alongside MCE, can you give us a link to check out?
     
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    Afreshboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    crazydiamond Notebook Guru

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    Everything I read is that MCE is essentially XP Pro with the extra media center features tossed on top.
     
    crazydiamond, Dec 21, 2006
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    it is pro with a few additions and the removal of some advanced networking features
     
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    Thanks for all your help! I'll just assume that it hasn't been officially supported by various companies because they haven't gotten around to doing it.
     
    Afreshboy, Dec 21, 2006
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