Somehow I got on the good list at Microsoft. I have lots to share with you about two of their products that allow you to watch TV with and with out a cable service.
First I want to introduce you to media center:
We have been using Windows Media Center since it was in beta. It has come a long way since then. Now you don’t even need to get a special copy of Windows. You’ll find that it comes with Windows Vista. Most people don’t even realize what they have. I love it and we don’t even have cable anymore. With Windows Media Center you can use it to organize all of your photos, videos, home movies, DVD collection, CD collection. All of you media can be organized and you can make playlists and show off all of your photos when friends come over. It is very easy to use. There is a guide built into it so you can find your TV programs using the guide or the search engine. You can record all of your programs with the use of a TV tuner in your computer. We were recording four programs at one time with the DVR. I can’t even begin to mention all of the options you have.
There is even something called internet beta. The internet beta has the ability to watch TV or shows, and commercials, including movie previews with out cable service. We’ve watched a lot of movie previews this way. I haven’t used it to watch TV yet but we have used it to check out the local weather. You might find not having cable impossible but it’s not.
Second, Microsoft Mediaroom:
Microsoft Mediaroom-powered TV services go beyond what is possible with today’s satellite or cable TV. Users can watch what they want — live, recorded and on-demand TV in digital and
high definition — coupled with the opportunity to enjoy interactive content and services.
Microsoft Mediaroom gives users the control to enjoy TV on their own terms, without ever having to miss a thing.In addition to on-demand content accessibility, Microsoft Mediaroom enables users to record multiple shows at once while watching both live and recorded TV and offers picture-in-picture so users
also can continue watching their show while they browse to see what else is on.
Microsoft Mediaroom makes TV more engaging with the ability to blend Web content and services with broadcast TV and personalize content such as weather, traffic, sports and news. MicrosoftMediaroom also offers a Web-like search capability that makes it easy to quickly find what you want to watch by title, actor or director — wherever it is showing.
Microsoft Mediaroom also delivers connectedexperiences so users can enjoy shows and video anywhere on any screen — the TV, PC or mobile. With DVR Anywhere users can enjoy full digital video recorder (DVR) capabilities on any TV in the home and,
using Remote Digital Video Recording, set their DVR from anywhere using an Internet-connected PC or mobile phone. Further, with the release of Xbox 360 with Microsoft Mediaroom, users also can easily move
between games and TV on the same TV set with an integrated game console and Microsoft Mediaroom set-top box.
TV services powered by Microsoft Mediaroom havereached nearly 3 million subscriber homes worldwide, an increase of more than 1.5 million new connections in the past year alone.
My Opinion
It seems like you can use Microsoft Mediaroom on the Xbox 360, and I know you can get Windows Media Center on the Xbox 360. We used to use the Xbox Windows Media Center extender to watch our recorded shows from our Windows Media Center in our bedroom. Microsoft Mediaroom has more functionality than Windows Media Center. Because you can use your cell phone to record programs and you’ll never miss a show no matter where you are. Or if your watching TV don’t miss a phone call. Microsoft Mediaroom seems like Direct TV except you have more options than Direct TV.
Microsoft Mediaroom is an Internet Protocol television (IPTV) software platform powering a new generation of TV services that connect users to the TV they love and give them control over when and where they watch. The software platform is deployed by leading service providers, including AT&T, BT, Deutsche Telekom and others to offer a personalized and connected alternative to existing TV services.
Finally the Giveaway.
You can win TV tuner and a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate (it includes Windows Media Center)
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Whoops! I posted the wrong email! I would LOVE this, no , I NEED THIS!
My computer is really old and I really need a new one.
I want it so I can get rid of my cable service
Wow, I need this bad my windows is so outdated, and I plan on going back to school in the Fall, and I know I’ll miss my shows…HELP ME!!! LOL
I need this because sometimes I have too many things to watch at once and not enough ways to record it.
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We are cutting back on our satellite subscription – this would a great way to catch some shows we will no longer receive!
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I’m following you on Twitter (SherryR2).
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I would love to be able to record my shows!
I always miss them between work, and spending time with my honey.
I am trying keyt word trying to lose weight and I would love to have workout sessions at my finger tip.
My husband’s job is computer networking and office management. He would love, appreciate, and put to good use this prize, so I would love to win it for him.
I think this is an opportunity to deresify. Find new avenues to find interest, information and entertainment. ow! And possibly ditch cable..Absolutely mind expanding and fab prize.
I have avoided Vista in the past but have heard they have improved it and would like to try it.
Now it might be worth trying Vista
I work very hard doing book reviews and movie reviews (other jobs in the past) in order to support my creativity (poetry, artwork, etc.), which is professional level. However this often leaves me as a starving artist! I’d like to win this so I could cut out cable costs! Thanks for the chance!
I’d like to win because I want to build an entertainment system around my pc.
I would love to have the better access I would get with this and also be able to record shows!
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I would like to win because I am building a new computer and need an OS. Also, I would watch TV on my new PC and would not need to buy a new TV.
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i could really use this! thanks so much!
I would like to win this so that I can program my DVR no matter where I am and so that I can watch my shows (especially UConn Women’s Basketball) on my cell phone.
Thanks for the chance.
I subscribe via Google.
I have your button on my blog.
DH has been talking about building us a home theater PC for a while now, but we just can’t justify the cost so that we can sit on our butts more and watch more tv. That being said, I love to sit on my butt and watch TV!! I’d love to win this so that maybe it will be a push over the edge and take alot of the cost out of building a new HTPC so that we can have a subscriptionless DVR that would make our lives so much easier! Thank you so much for this awesome contest, I’m definately keeping my fingers crossed and sending out psychic luck vibes!
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I tweeted this giveaway too! @kanderspina
I have seen these, and they seem so cool!
Since my tv went kaput and I have been reluctant to purchase a new one, being able to watch tv through my computer would be wonderful!!
I would like the opportunity to try windows vista and the TV tuner would be a bonus
Need to be able to recofe some late night tv shows
i need to get all my media organized and this would be great
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I goes I need to upgrade to vista, as I have had 98 forever
I have Windows XP while my kids have Vista. I’d like to upgrade my laptop and have a consistent technology level in the house.
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I would love to win this for my boyfriend!
I would love this because apparently you CAN have it all! Technology is making it possible.
I Would Love To Win The TV Tuner So I Can Watch TV On My Computer And Windows Vista:Ultimate So I Can Upgrade My Operating System
I would want this just for the challenge of trying to figure it out and try all of the features. I used to keep up with the latest technological advances, but I must be falling behind. I know very little about this media center.
OMG! I HAVE BEEN WANTING ONE OF THESE EVER SINCE I GOT MY COMPUTER WITH VISTA!
I COULD WRITE A ESSAY ON ALL THE STUFF I WANT TO DO!
I DO NOT OWN A DVR & WOULD LOVE TO SAVE MY FAVORITE SHOW FOR VEIWING.
I WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO RECORD MY FAVORITE MUSIC & TELEVISON SHOWS.
I COULD RECORD LOTS OF MUSIC VIDEOS & MAKE MY OWN MIX DVD TO WATCH ON TV.
I WOULD LOVE TO WATCH YOU TUBE ON MY TV…..
THE THINGS I COULD DO ARE ENDLESS.
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I’d love to get rid of the cable cords. My house is overrun with them.
I’m a subscriber.