is there a big difference? because i'm looking to buy a laptop and i would like to know if there's any difference in them
2006-12-13 07:13:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
thanks for the info. i asked because MCE is usually with the package of a laptop and upgrade to XP Pro cost more. but since the main difference is basically features for business in XP Pro, i wouldn't need it. I'll go with MCE. thanks to everyone for answering!
2006-12-13 09:07:25 · update #1
They're very similar. MCE has a lower price point. MCE has sound & video functions that aren't part of XP Pro. MCE can't join a domain, XP Pro can. Both will do NTFS permissions, both will do file encryption. Aside from the domain bit, networking is the same. For a home user that doesn't need to be in a domain, MCE is probably a better choice.
2006-12-13 07:29:42 · answer #1 · answered by Skeeter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
XP MCE is basically XP Pro with added multimedia applications and without the ability to join network domains.
XP MCE is sometimes cheaper than XP Pro, and if you're not in an office environment, you'll probably never need network domains.
2006-12-13 07:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by BadarZ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have both on separate PCs. The Media Center is indeed XP Pro with added multimedia capabilities. If you have a TV card on your PC then you should use Media Center because of it's excellent Digital video recording capabilities.
It usually includes a remote control unit & after connecting the PC to my 42 inch LCD TV all I can say is .....WOW !!!!
It allows you to download TV listings & program recordings of your favorite shows weeks ahead.....many many more advanced features too numerous to list here...please visit this site for all the details:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/default.mspx
regards,
Philip T
2006-12-13 07:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
XP Media Center Edition is streamlined for use for watching movies and tv, playing music, and organizing photos. You can still do everything basic that you can with XP Pro. However, I would personally recommend XP Pro.
2006-12-13 07:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by Brandon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
XP Professional is better than xp media edition. In xp pro you can have ur own IIS.
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2006-12-13 07:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by Adam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
windows xp media center has a special design and is more for entertainment
xp professional comes fully equipped with everything u need for business
2006-12-13 07:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by FEK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait till Vista comes out! If you're confused now. There are at least 5 count them (5 or more) versions of Vista! Good luck figuring out which one to buy.
2006-12-13 07:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by iamrlk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With media center you can watch tv with pro you hale a more secure pc.
2006-12-13 07:16:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's an idea: Why not go to Microsoft's site and look for yourself?
2006-12-13 07:22:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_XP_Media_Center_Edition
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_XP
2006-12-13 07:15:10 · answer #10 · answered by Matt!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋