Microsoft Releases Consumer Rev of Windows XP
Microsoft on Tuesday launched the second edition of its consumer-oriented Windows XP Media Center Edition.
Called Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, the operating system was designed in conjunction with hardware providers for integrated digital entertainment centers, facilitating music downloads and movie subscriptions among other entertainment-oriented features.
Hardware companies rolling out XP Media Center-based systems, some of which start at less than $1,000, include Dell, Gateway, HP, Sony and Toshiba.
