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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 ...
Download the Windows 7 Beta
microsoft.com — Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or... navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. You'll need a system recovery disk (and know how to use it). You're [almost] ... (more) Download the Windows 7 Beta
Welcome to Windows 7
microsoft.com — Over the past few years, you've asked us to make some changes to Windows. We listened closely.... Now it's time to share an early look at how we've used your feedback. Windows 7 is faster, more reliable, and makes it easier to do what you want. Both the ... (more) Welcome to Windows 7
Information on Downloading and Installing Windows 7 Beta - Windows 7 Team Blog - The Windows ...
windowsteamblog.com — As of today, I am running the Windows 7 Beta on several different PCs including my laptop,... my work PC, and my PC at home, which I upgraded recently to Windows 7 from Windows Vista SP1. (I’ll be outlining the PCs I’m using to test Windows 7 shortly.) ... (more) Information on Downloading and Installing Windows 7 ...
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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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