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Windows Media Center vs WinTV

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

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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WinTV

WinTV

Video & Movies

WinTV is a TV tuner card for Windows PCs that allows receiving and recording live over-the-air TV broadcasts. It plugs into a PCI or PCIe slot and includes a TV tuner, MPEG encoder, and media center software.

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