- Feb 18, 2013
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I have googled this question, but alot of the stuff I read says that Media Center is dead and there are better options out there. I have used XBMC and really dont like it too much. Although it is nice, I just dont have the time to configure it correctly.
SO, is Windows Media Center easier to use than XBMC. Right now, I dont think I need the features that XBMC offers. The HTPC is more of a streaming box with movies stored on it. Not a home theater setup with maximized features to get the most out of movies. Not at this point anyway. Heck, I dont even own a Home Theater Reciever at this time.
Here is what I need Media Center to do:
Stream Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime and any other online streaming content.
Make it as user friendly for a non-power user/computer type person. THIS is the most important part. The family is tired of fighting the old computer.
Able to use a non complicated remote.
Computer will still need to be used for net browsing. I really want to use Mozilla for this. I am sure that WMC will not allow this, and the end users will have to go to a seperate desktop icon. This is ok.
I am on the "I cant stand windows 8 boat" because I like 7. I like the old windows format and dont care to go over to the newer windows 8. BUT I read where Win 7 will loose support in 2015. So if I do go with WMC, should I step up to 8 or stick with 7. Mind you, I would really like to use a tablet with touchscreen to surf the net on the remote while the television has the streaming content playing.
So Should I go with Windows Media Center? And which version of windows.
As a note, I went over to complete internet usage and cut off the land line phone and cable. It sucked anyway, and I save money this way. This is why I need it to be user friendly, so that others can watch TV while I am away at work.
Thanks.
SO, is Windows Media Center easier to use than XBMC. Right now, I dont think I need the features that XBMC offers. The HTPC is more of a streaming box with movies stored on it. Not a home theater setup with maximized features to get the most out of movies. Not at this point anyway. Heck, I dont even own a Home Theater Reciever at this time.
Here is what I need Media Center to do:
Stream Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime and any other online streaming content.
Make it as user friendly for a non-power user/computer type person. THIS is the most important part. The family is tired of fighting the old computer.
Able to use a non complicated remote.
Computer will still need to be used for net browsing. I really want to use Mozilla for this. I am sure that WMC will not allow this, and the end users will have to go to a seperate desktop icon. This is ok.
I am on the "I cant stand windows 8 boat" because I like 7. I like the old windows format and dont care to go over to the newer windows 8. BUT I read where Win 7 will loose support in 2015. So if I do go with WMC, should I step up to 8 or stick with 7. Mind you, I would really like to use a tablet with touchscreen to surf the net on the remote while the television has the streaming content playing.
So Should I go with Windows Media Center? And which version of windows.
As a note, I went over to complete internet usage and cut off the land line phone and cable. It sucked anyway, and I save money this way. This is why I need it to be user friendly, so that others can watch TV while I am away at work.
Thanks.