Windows XP Media Center Edition to ship Q4/2002

Thanks Kris for the heads up on this. Windows XP Media Center Edition, the newest member of the Microsoft Windows XP family, offers the best of computing and entertainment for the home user. Formerly known as "Freestyle," Windows XP Media Center Edition turns your PC into a media center, bringing together rich entertainment experiences with the freedom to access them from anywhere in the room with a simple remote control. Media center PCs with Windows XP Media Center Edition will be available for the holidays in 2002.

Powers the complete PC experience

Delivers the full power and functionality of Windows XP, for users who demand the most from their home computing experience

Delivers more entertainment choices

Expand your possibilities for fun with more entertainment choices

Enables entertainment excitement from anywhere in the room

Gives you the freedom to conveniently access your entertainment anywhere in the room with one remote control

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