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Windows 7: 10 Really Cool Windows 7 Media Center Features
Windows 7: 10 Really Cool Windows 7 Media Center Features
A few days back, I showed you the new touch interface for Media Center PCs running Windows 7 , and though I had to pull the video, I promised a walkthrough of proposed Windows 7 Media Center features. I say "proposed" because, like everything else about Windows 7, this is all alpha and ...
An update is available for Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player in Windows 7 Beta
support.microsoft.com — An update is available for Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player in Windows 7 Beta. This update addresses some issues with Windows Media Center playback, recording, and MP3 file support in Windows. Playback and recording issues that are fixed ... (more) An update is available for Windows Media Center and ...
How to Get, Install and Play With Windows 7, Pain Free [Windows 7]
How to Get, Install and Play With Windows 7, Pain Free [Windows 7]
i.gizmodo.com — You've been thinking about installing Windows 7 Beta 1 now that it's totally available to anyone . Well, here's our complete guide to grabbing, installing and playing with Windows 7—it's (mostly) painless, so no excuses! Are You Ready? First ... (more) How to Get, Install and Play With Windows 7, Pain Free ...
Confirmed: Windows 7 'netbook edition' - Crave at CNET UK
crave.cnet.co.uk — Laptops Microsoft has confirmed to CNET UK that it will be providing a version of Windows 7 specifically developed for netbooks and sub-notebook computers, as well as at least one version for consumers, and one for enterprise users. The confirmation ... (more) Confirmed: Windows 7 'netbook edition' - Crave at CNET UK
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How to Get, Install and Play With Windows 7, Pain Free [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — ... Well, there's a lot to check out in Windows 7. Like the new Media Center, which has 10 new features we're really hyped about, like sweet dissolve effects, turboscrolling, virtual channels and remote copying. ...

Windows 7 Thoughts
Addicted to Digital Media — ... after trying out the beta on an older machine laying around.  If it performs well, just imagine what it can do on a new PC. So, my guidance is this:  If you have an older PC sitting around that you don't mind turning into a weeknight/weekend project - go ahead and download the beta.  Here are a few resources to get you started: How to Get, Install and Play with Windows 7 (Gizmodo)  10 Really cool Windows 7 Media Center features (Gizmodo)  Using ...

Windows 7 on Gizmodo, So Far [Microsoft]
Gizmodo — ... reporting, let's look back at its features, promises and proofs of awesomeness: • The initial Windows 7 feature walkthrough, boot video and first taste of the user experience • Giz Explains all the hidden benefits of Windows 7, and why it will smash Vista • Our parody of 25 features you won't find in Windows 7 • How Windows 7 will extend laptop battery life by at least 11% • What the totally upgraded Media Center interface on Windows 7 can do • Early benchmarks of ...

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