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Amberol vs Windows Media Center

A side-by-side look at Amberol and Windows Media Center. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Amberol

Amberol

Audio & Music

Amberol was an early cylinder recording system developed by Thomas H. MacDonald and the National Phonograph Company. It used celluloid cylinders similar to Edison's Gold Molded cylinders, but Amberols held over 4 minutes of audio, almost twice as much as the Edison cylinders.

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Windows Media Center

Windows Media Center

Media & Entertainment

Windows Media Center is a digital media player and recorder developed by Microsoft. It allows users to play and view videos, music, pictures, and recorded TV on Windows PCs. Features include a program guide, DVR, DVD playback, and media streaming.

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