Can I replace Windows 7 Media Center (1 Viewer)

[ipguy]

Hi All

Just wondering if I can totally replace my Windows 7 Media Center with Media Portal.

Media Portal would need:

• EPG Support for AU EPG data
• The ability to record a show when selecting it from the EPG
• Free to Air Support
• The ability to use my Windows Media Center Remote
• PVR functionally

Thanks in advance

 

[kiwijunglist]

Yes it does all that (and more)

 

[ipguy]

Yes it does all that (and more)

would be interested in seeing a demo, do you have a youtube URL ?

 

[kiwijunglist]

 

[Holzi]

Yes it does all that (and more)

would be interested in seeing a demo, do you have a youtube URL ?

Here is a installation tutorial + showcase at the end (around 50 minutes)

The author of this video is also from Australia

 

[ipguy]

Thanks to everyone for there informative replies, really appreciated

 

[JimCatMP]

Would also suggest looking at 1.3 BETA (which we're all waiting for with increasing anticipation and the Titan skin, but try 1.2.3 now and be happy

Cheers - JCMP

 

[ipguy]

Would also suggest looking at 1.3 BETA (which we're all waiting for with increasing anticipation and the Titan skin, but try 1.2.3 now and be happy

Cheers - JCMP

sure will do.
My main objective is to get everything installed and then find a theme or skin that is as easy to understand as WIndows 7 media center so my wife and son don't need to go through a huge learning curve.

 

[ipguy]

I'm not really liking the builtin music titan theme, the available view options are rather limited.

Is there any way we can get other views ? I really like the MCE wall view.

Is there a way to edit the home screen? I don't really need to have plug ins on the front page, would much rather have online videos in it place

Also, I don't really care for pictures so would like to add a recorded TV or TV series option, is that possible?

 

[JimCatMP]

Take a look at Frames (one of a number of 1.3Beta friendly skins). Simple & effective.

Cheers - JCMP