How can Windows XP Media Centre be used as part of the home entertainment system in your house?

Question

explanation please. Thankyou

Answer 1

From  website

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the best in home entertainment, personal productivity, and creativity on your home PC in an easy, complete, and connected way. With Media Center Edition 2005, you can store, share, and enjoy all of your photos, all of your music, all of your home video, and even recorded TV in one sleek and easy to use place.

Computers powered by Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 are called Media Center PCs. They are complete Windows XP-based PCs enhanced for home entertainment. These computers represent the evolution of home PCs into digital media hubs that bring together your entertainment choices and allow you to access them with one remote control.

*Also I think Microsoft approved Media Extender is for Vista only

Answer 2

If you have a Microsoft approved Media Extender, you can stream media files wired or wirelessly through the extender onto your TV. Other than that, you can just play movies and whatnot on the computer. If the computer has a TV tuner, then you can watch and record TV on it. And... that's about it.