Windows Media Center Extender Technology (or "MCX Technology") is platform-independent software that will enable home network connected consumer electronics to deliver full, high-definition Media Center experiences. These experiences include live and recorded standard TV and HDTV, movies, photos, personal and premium music, and third-party applications and services designed for Media Center (with over 250 services now available worldwide).

Windows Media Center Extender Technology Features

Hardware, operating system, and middleware independence and adaptability

OEM-local user interface flexibility and extensibility

DLNA-based framework and protocols

Reliable wired and wireless network AV streaming

Standard and high-definition graphics and video

Support for Windows Vista-compatible premium digital TV, including U.S. Digital Cable (Open Cable)

Simple, inexpensive OEM licensing

Here's how to get started...

• Share this link with Marketing, Planning, and Executive teams in your company to help illustrate the digital entertainment content and consumer value MCX can deliver through your products:
  http://www.windowsvista.com/extender

• Experience Media Center Extender now, using any Xbox 360 and Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate PC. And watch for new MCX-compatible devices coming to market soon!

• Learn more about Media Center Extender Technology from WinHEC 2007 presentations:
  Media Center Extender Device Design
  Media Center Extender Technology Overview

• Implement PlaysForSure in your devices that support DLNA digital media player (DMP) capabilities. Implementing these technologies now, including Windows Media Video and Digital Rights Management, will expedite development and certification for future MCX-capable products.
  Program details: http://www.playsforsure.com/ or http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ forpros/consumerelectronics/
  Requirements, resources, and test kits: http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/media/PFS.mspx

• Let Microsoft know if you'd like to receive future information as MCX documents and licensing programs are supported for your product categories and regions starting in 2008. Send e-mail to mcx-dp@microsoft.com to request registration instructions.