issing a favourite programme or an important football match will be a thing of the past now because one can now put on "hold" a live telecast. That is what Microsoft�s Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE) promises. This software comes pre-installed (it can�t be bought separately yet) on Media Center PCs that can be called a combination of a TV, PC, DVD player, VCR and radio.

With the MCE-powered PC, a consumer can view photos, listen to music, watch videos and live TV, transfer, touch-up and share photo slide shows with music and burn CDs and DVDs. The distinguishing feature of the MCE, however, is its ability to record live TV and help the viewer get back to it later without missing anything.... more