Video: Windows Media Center 7 with touch interface

by Ben Drawbaugh posted Jan 9th 2009 at 11:44PM

Although many of the devout Media Center fans were disappointed with the the Microsoft keynote, Windows Media Center 7 most definitely raises the bar for DVR software. The new guide is really cool and also addresses some of the bigger pain points for MC users. Then, to really dazzle your friends Microsoft has added a touch interface whitch is not only really really cool to play with, it will also be very useful for those with touch screen computers in locations like a kitchen.

Filed under: Media PCs

Tags: 7MC, CES, CES 2009, Ces2009, features, Multi-touch, Touch, Windows Media Center, Windows Media Center 7, WindowsMediaCenter, WindowsMediaCenter7

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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MI @ Jan 10th 2009 1:21AM

And when the kids touch the 60" Plasma... ?

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Edwinator @ Jan 22nd 2009 7:15AM

You use your vista laptop paperweight to knock em out of the way.

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Grindboy @ Jan 10th 2009 1:26PM

They'll only do it once!

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cypherstream @ Jan 10th 2009 5:37PM

Touch interface aside, the UI looks stunning. The performance is bar none. I will look forward to having this option when it's available to ditch the aged and no frills Comcast DVR with I-Guide.

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Larry @ Jan 12th 2009 9:58AM

That is an awesome interface. I am not sure I want to touch my television to do it, but it really makes a touch based remote control desirable.

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Fanfoot @ Jan 15th 2009 9:25PM

Ditto. Looks freaking awesome, but unless its on that Kitchen Touchscreen Atom Wifi nettop for $599 I keep dreaming about, it'll have to work that well with a wireless touchpad remote...

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rvwinkle @ Jan 16th 2009 3:59PM

You have 60" touchscreen???

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Jay @ Jan 16th 2009 9:05PM

I would like to see this implemented in a mirror -- bathroom. Right before you hop in the shower, u setup ur playlist.

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