Fix Your Desktop » Microsoft http://www.fixyourdesktop.com If it doesn't fit, force it, if it breaks.... it needed replacing anyway Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:35:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Windows Media Center is set to thrill at CEDIA 2009 next month http://www.fixyourdesktop.com/index.php/2009/08/windows-media-center-is-set-to-thrill-at-cedia-2009-next-month http://www.fixyourdesktop.com/index.php/2009/08/windows-media-center-is-set-to-thrill-at-cedia-2009-next-month#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:17:00 +0000 admin tag:google.com,2005:reader/item/944345c20b3c6b92
Everyone likes to try and predict the future and with the Custom Electronic Design & Installation (CEDIA) show only a month away, the crew at Engadget HD threw all of their crazy ideas out there for your reading pleasure. For the most part all of the predictions are around Windows Media Center and how it will integrate with other products like the Zune HD, Digital Cable and HD satellite services, but there are some other fun things throw in. We really believe that this is going to be the year that Redmond brings everything together, so if you're the type who doesn't think it'll ever happen, then click through to find out why we think you're wrong. Either way, you can expect we'll be on the scene in Atlanta to check out what's new first hand.

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Microsoft's half-price deal for Windows 7 ran out a few weeks ago, bumping prices back to painful levels. If you're thinking about pre-ordering anyway, wait. There's a decent chance there'll be some new deals as we get closer to launch.

They want the launch to be a success, after all, and success will be measured by sales numbers. The standard upgrade pricing—$120 for Home Premium—is too much to guarantee the kind of rocket launch Microsoft's looking for. You know, the one that shows they're back on track, especially after this past quarter.

Pressure from Snow Leopard's flat $29 upgrade price will help, and Microsoft's been savvy enough with press for Windows 7 they know that staging another set of deals will be a positive boost getting closer to launch. The early summer pre-orders were for the super-nerds—your dad probably didn't hear anything about it—so another round to get semi-regular people on board would be smart.

Plus, you know, we've heard some stuff. [Giz's Windows 7 Coverage]



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