Do Even More With Your Photos
With Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, getting more from your digital photography just got easier. You can create an instant slideshow, touch up photos easily using a remote control and share photos via email, online services and even DVDs that can be played in home DVD players.
Organise your pictures
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 makes it even easier to organise and transfer photos from over 250 different digital cameras to your PC1. Thanks to Windows AutoPlay technology, you can connect your camera or digital film and you're ready to import photos to your PC without hassle. And in many Media Center Edition PCs, you can insert memory cards straight into a reader slot on the computer1. Organise your photos the way you want them, ready to be shared with others.
Create an instant slideshow
If you own a digital camera, chances are you bought it in part for the instant viewing and easy sharing capabilities. Media Center Edition PCs take this to the next level, offering the ability to share instant slideshows in person, complete with music and professional-looking 'pan and zoom' video effects that bring life to your pictures. It's as simple as picking a photo collection - Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 does the rest.
Because your television connects easily to your Media Center Edition PC1, when you're ready to enjoy your digital photo album simply find a comfy spot on the couch, pick up the remote control and have fun viewing your digital memories with all your friends and family.
Touch up your photos
Media Center Edition PCs have unique features that take the work out of fixing common photo problems. With your remote control you can view any photo, then choose the 'More Info' button to rotate your pictures, correct red-eye and fix the colour and contrast of your picture automatically. Add to this the new Auto Crop feature, based on Microsoft research technology, and you have a solution that takes the hassle out of creating the perfect memory that's ready to share.
Burn your photos to a DVD for backup or to share as a slideshow
By popular demand, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 includes new features that make it faster and easier than ever to burn your photos onto a data CD or DVD1 as a backup or to share high quality originals with family and friends.
Premium photo screensavers personalise your Windows XP PC
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 includes new screensavers not available in any other version of Windows, including the My Pictures Premium Screensaver. Pick your favourite photos and display them in exciting 3D screensavers such as a virtual photo album, photo cube or carousel.
Tap into online services for photo sharing and more
New online services will soon be available in the UK and will make it easier than ever to print off your photos. Using the Online Spotlight service with Media Center Edition 2005 means you can order prints using just the remote control from the comfort of your sofa.
Carry all your photos with you on a Portable Media Centers
Don't you wish it was easier to take your favourite pictures to show friends and family? Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is the perfect complement to Portable Media Center devices. They offer the ability to take all of your photos with you, no matter where you go. Whether you're at a family reunion, visiting friends or just looking for a reminder of home on your next business trip, Portable Media Centers take it all with you.
Windows XP MCE 2005 puts your digital memories right at your fingertips.
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| 1 | TV, radio and DVD-burning features may vary by computer manufacturer. Connectivity and synchronisation may require separately purchased equipment and/or wireless products. Service plans may be required for Internet, Wi-Fi and phone access. See device manufacturer or service provider for more details. Where relevant, please ensure you have permission from the copyright owner. |