Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Online Spotlight

Imagine having the ability to watch 1,200 films on demand or download the latest sounds using just a remote control. With Media Center Edition you can do all this and more, by accessing a huge range of products, services and information from Microsoft and other companies through Online Spotlight.

You can access the Online Spotlight service from the main Media Center Edition screen. Find on-demand video and music services, news, media utilities and much more - all with your remote control. You'll also find tips and tricks to help you make the most of Media Center Edition. and a video that shows some of the content and services you can access through Online Spotlight.

Services and products are added regularly, so be sure you check back often to find out what's new.

Click on the logos below to see a description of each service.

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TVTonic delivers high-quality video programming direct to your Windows Media Center PC, providing a

TV Tonic

TVTonic delivers trailers for top movie releases, classic and cutting-edge music videos, AP news and more. The video downloads in the background and is stored on your hard drive. The result is instant-on DVD-quality video that streaming can't match. Specifically designed for Media Center, TVTonic makes the broadband video experience as reliable as TV.

The Reuters news channel provides continuously updated news stories that can be played on demand

Reuters

Reuters news channel provides continuously updated news stories that can be played on demand. You can watch packaged business and markets news reports from key financial capitals, as well as unique raw footage of breaking world news events that offer a better perspective than traditional TV news. You can also choose from human interest, entertainment, and fashion stories from around the world. With a staff of over 2,400 journalists, photographers and camera operators based in 197 bureaus around the globe, Reuters stands alone in its international scope, reach, depth, and breadth of news coverage.

GalleryPlayer is a digital home gallery service that delivers high-resolution, museum quality art an

Gallery Player

GalleryPlayer allows you to view an ever-changing collection of imagery, transforming your display into a dynamic, radiant, digital canvas. GalleryPlayer combines the world's finest images with patent-pending digital rights management and distribution technologies. From sports to travel, from black and white vintage photography to fine art, GalleryPlayer entertains, educates, and moves its audience.

PhotoBox - the UK's first and best online lab

PhotoBox

View your own photos or photos that your PhotoBox friends have shared with you. You can buy real photo prints of your images on glossy Fujifilm paper. You can even create personalised gifts from your digital photos - including mugs, mousemats, t-shirts and canvas prints. It's fun and it's easy to use, register now at www.photobox.co.uk.

Visit the PhotoBox website
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CinemaNow

CinemaNow is one of the premier destinations for authorised downloads and streams of films. The CinemaNow Media Center Edition site is specifically designed for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. The interface enables you to browse, buy and watch any of CinemaNow's 1,200-plus films - all available on demand using your remote control and television set, or PC display.

Visit the CinemaNow website
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Napster Premium

Napster Premium enables you to discover music and gives you instant access to over 500,000 songs. Search for your favourite artists, tracks and albums. Listen to full-length songs from the Napster catalogue. Napster Radio gives you more than 50 custom radio stations spanning all music styles - all commercial-free. Access your playlists and download your favourite songs directly from your TV right to your Media Center PC. Build your collection instantly: rock, rap, pop, country, jazz and more.

Visit the Napster website
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MSN Music

MSN Music is adding to the power of Media Center Edition computers. The latest version of MSN Music is compatible with more than 70 portable music devices and offers you a vast selection of music - from the newest pop releases to the rarest classical compositions - from all the major labels, over 3,000 independent labels and dozens of exclusive independent labels. So whatever your music preferences, MSN Music offers you a service that brings you closer to the music you love.

Visit the MSN Music website
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KMS Software

KMS Software brings fun, functional and accessible products to Media Center Edition users, all of which are designed to integrate and become part of your family life. Have fun testing yourself with a World Trivia Game and enjoy a suite of organisational software, including Contacts, Calendar, To Do and Home Organiser.

Visit the KMS Software website
Tiscali Music logo

Tiscali Music

Tiscali music is a front-runner in giving users all they need to know about their favourite music artists. Now you can experience this service through Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. Browse biographies, read interviews, download music, watch videos, check out what's happening in the charts and much more.

Visit the Tiscali Music website


Music and Radio

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Live365

The largest radio network on the Internet, Live365 enjoys an audience of 2 to 3 million listeners each month - more than all online networks excluding AOL and Yahoo. Uniquely, Live365 allows music fans to create programming using their own CDs and digital files1. Through Media Center Edition, you can experience this unparalleled diversity from the comfort of your sofa, choosing from 5,000 stations across a variety of genres or by picking from your pre-sets.

Visit the Live365 website
Napster logo

Napster Premium

Napster Premium enables you to discover music and gives you instant access to over 500,000 songs. Search for your favourite artists, tracks and albums. Listen to full-length songs from the Napster catalogue. Napster Radio gives you more than 50 custom radio stations spanning all music styles - all commercial-free. Access your playlists and download your favourite songs directly from your TV right to your Media Center PC. Build your collection instantly: rock, rap, pop, country, jazz and more.

Visit the Napster website
Tiscali Music logo

Tiscali Music

Tiscali music is a front-runner in giving users all they need to know about their favourite music artists. Now you can experience this service through Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. Browse biographies, read interviews, download music, watch videos, check out what's happening in the charts and much more.

Visit the Tiscali Music website
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Musicbrigade

Musicbrigade is the number-one online destination for music videos, both new and classic, all in one place. Now you can subscribe via Media Center Edition, enjoy access to over 4,000 superb full-length, TV-quality music videos, and create as many music video playlists as you like.

Visit the Musicbrigade website


TV and Films

TVTonic delivers high-quality video programming direct to your Windows Media Center PC, providing a

TV Tonic

TVTonic delivers trailers for top movie releases, classic and cutting-edge music videos, AP news and more. The video downloads in the background and is stored on your hard drive. The result is instant-on DVD-quality video that streaming can't match. Specifically designed for Media Center, TVTonic makes the broadband video experience as reliable as TV.

CinemaNow logo

CinemaNow

CinemaNow is one of the premier destinations for authorised downloads and streams of films. The CinemaNow Media Center Edition site is specifically designed for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. The interface enables you to browse, buy and watch any of CinemaNow's 1,200-plus films - all available on demand using your remote control and television set, or PC display.

Visit the CinemaNow website


Lifestyle

GalleryPlayer is a digital home gallery service that delivers high-resolution, museum quality art an

Gallery Player

GalleryPlayer allows you to view an ever-changing collection of imagery, transforming your display into a dynamic, radiant, digital canvas. GalleryPlayer combines the world's finest images with patent-pending digital rights management and distribution technologies. From sports to travel, from black and white vintage photography to fine art, GalleryPlayer entertains, educates, and moves its audience.

KMS Software logo

KMS Software

KMS Software brings fun, functional and accessible products to Media Center Edition users, all of which are designed to integrate and become part of your family life. Have fun testing yourself with a World Trivia Game and enjoy a suite of organisational software, including Contacts, Calendar, To Do and Home Organiser.

Visit the KMS Software website


Downloads

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Sonic PrimeTime

Sonic PrimeTime is the first solution that enables Media Center Edition users to record TV shows on standard DVDs or video CDs, and play them back on virtually any set-top DVD player or PCą Just press the Create DVD button on the Media Center Edition remote and you can burn DVD compilationsą of your favourite drama, comedy or sci-fi shows, and even create a Saturday morning cartoon DVD for the kids.

Visit the Sonic PrimeTime website


News and Sport

The Reuters news channel provides continuously updated news stories that can be played on demand

Reuters

Reuters news channel provides continuously updated news stories that can be played on demand. You can watch packaged business and markets news reports from key financial capitals, as well as unique raw footage of breaking world news events that offer a better perspective than traditional TV news. You can also choose from human interest, entertainment, and fashion stories from around the world. With a staff of over 2,400 journalists, photographers and camera operators based in 197 bureaus around the globe, Reuters stands alone in its international scope, reach, depth, and breadth of news coverage.



For more information on how to add your product or service to Online Spotlight through the Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 extensibility platform, visit the Developing for Media Center Edition site.

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.

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