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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 w/SP2b - license and media comparison

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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
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Price $119 at 4 stores $21 to $22 at 2 stores $3,499 to $5,813 at 20 stores $139 to $184 at 12 stores
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Release date November 02, 2006 October 12, 2004 June 19, 2008 February 13, 2006 September 28, 2007
The Bottom Line Media Center Edition 2005 is the best desktop DVR app out there, but it's not yet ready to play hub for your digital home.

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License Qty 1 PC
1 user
Info unavailable 1 processor
1 server
10 CALs
Language(s) English
English
English
English
English
License Type License and media
License and media
Media
Complete package
License and media
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Media CD-ROM
CD-ROM
CD-ROM
Info unavailable CD/DVD
Bundled with Vista Upgrade Coupon
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Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2b
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 URP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Info unavailable Microsoft Windows Home Server
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