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<blockquote data-quote="Andrae" data-source="post: 1153350" data-attributes="member: 155209">Sorry for such simple questions. I am trying to understand.1. Is this an entire operating system or just software that runs on a pc?2. Does it cost money and how much (where can I buy/download)?3. pro's and cons versus windows media center and xbmc?4. will it show Comcast on-demand content? if not, what content from Comcast will I have access to? premium channels?5. recommended hardware for smooth performance?6. Can I access my local content as well as internet based services7. Will this work with a standard tv remote control designed for windows media center? If so, any suggestions on a remote to buy?8. is there a Windows OS app? how about WindowsPhone?&nbsp;I am starting from scratch and I am fairly techy. I want a solution for my new recently purchased home that will involve at least 4 TV's around the house.At the last home we had a Sony vaio tap 21 with windows media center and a HD homerun prime tuner on the network and we could access absolutely every kind of content one could imagine. Even the stuff on the NAS was easy to access and local content was no problem with windows' explorer. The prob is windows media center is going away and we want windows 10. I also need to find a solution that isn't too techy or complicated and doesn't look over whelming for my wife. the ability to be used with a traditional remote form factor is very important. Any guidance, direction, help is all greatly appreciated.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Andrae, post: 1153350, member: 155209"] Sorry for such simple questions. I am trying to understand. 1. Is this an entire operating system or just software that runs on a pc? 2. Does it cost money and how much (where can I buy/download)? 3. pro's and cons versus windows media center and xbmc? 4. will it show Comcast on-demand content? if not, what content from Comcast will I have access to? premium channels? 5. recommended hardware for smooth performance? 6. Can I access my local content as well as internet based services 7. Will this work with a standard tv remote control designed for windows media center? If so, any suggestions on a remote to buy? 8. is there a Windows OS app? how about WindowsPhone? I am starting from scratch and I am fairly techy. I want a solution for my new recently purchased home that will involve at least 4 TV's around the house. At the last home we had a Sony vaio tap 21 with windows media center and a HD homerun prime tuner on the network and we could access absolutely every kind of content one could imagine. Even the stuff on the NAS was easy to access and local content was no problem with windows' explorer. The prob is windows media center is going away and we want windows 10. I also need to find a solution that isn't too techy or complicated and doesn't look over whelming for my wife. the ability to be used with a traditional remote form factor is very important. Any guidance, direction, help is all greatly appreciated. [/QUOTE]

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