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<blockquote data-quote="jman06" data-source="post: 525770" data-attributes="member: 95515"><p>Thanks for the informative reply.</p><p></p><p>So, as a student, you can buy Windows 7 (legal copy) for $27. So I did and installed it and decided to test MediaPortal on it and compare it to 7MC.</p><p></p><p>After a good couple of solid hours of testing and examing, and comparing, I think I'll have to stick it out with WinXP Sp3 for my dedicated HTPC (although I use it for gaming, internet, etc) too. My reason for right now, WinXp just seems more stable and DEFINITELY more customizable than Win7. Heck, I can even change the bootscreens very easily within Xp and make it bootup a totally Mediaportal machine, with no hint of Windows OS anywhere, except when I close mediaportal obviously.</p><p></p><p>Although, mediaportal played just fine on Windows7 *with Vista compatibility*, the only thing that took a long time to figure out was the extensions of video files. IE .mkv. WinXP just gives you 1000% more function and customization to it. Although, Windows 7 is smoother and better looking than XP, but I have to say, as a dedicated HTPC where it boots up and automatically starts into Mediaportal - there is no need for that stuff.</p><p></p><p>So, with my dedicated machine, WinXP it is.</p><p></p><p>Oh, and 7MC, the plugins community has made some good progress, but IMO, its very seamless with mediaportal. IE, to access my PC games and emulators is right there on the main screen. And to scroll between different games or systems is cake, and I can change the view very easily. 7MC on the other hand is a hassle...I have to scroll up to the top to Extra Library, and choose EmuCenter, have it load, choose my system, choose my rom, wait for a sec for 7MC to minimize and load the emulator. It's just not as easy, plus, the layout or the views is too much eye-candy and no simplistic in mind.</p><p></p><p>Now, I can see why so many people choose other frontends such as XBMC and Mediaportal (my fav) for their dedicated HTPC machines. Media Center, although it looks good and is very smooth - it lacks in functionality, EXCEPT when it comes to TV. That's there ONLY strong point in HTPC audience.</p><p></p><p>Anywho, this is my opinion and my testing of HTPC with Win7 and WinXP, when it comes to functionality and customization.</p><p></p><p>WinXP + Mediaportal > Windows7.</p><p></p><p>But my laptop will stay with Windows7. It's the future anyways and I need to force myself to like it and learn of its ways....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jman06, post: 525770, member: 95515"] Thanks for the informative reply. So, as a student, you can buy Windows 7 (legal copy) for $27. So I did and installed it and decided to test MediaPortal on it and compare it to 7MC. After a good couple of solid hours of testing and examing, and comparing, I think I'll have to stick it out with WinXP Sp3 for my dedicated HTPC (although I use it for gaming, internet, etc) too. My reason for right now, WinXp just seems more stable and DEFINITELY more customizable than Win7. Heck, I can even change the bootscreens very easily within Xp and make it bootup a totally Mediaportal machine, with no hint of Windows OS anywhere, except when I close mediaportal obviously. Although, mediaportal played just fine on Windows7 *with Vista compatibility*, the only thing that took a long time to figure out was the extensions of video files. IE .mkv. WinXP just gives you 1000% more function and customization to it. Although, Windows 7 is smoother and better looking than XP, but I have to say, as a dedicated HTPC where it boots up and automatically starts into Mediaportal - there is no need for that stuff. So, with my dedicated machine, WinXP it is. Oh, and 7MC, the plugins community has made some good progress, but IMO, its very seamless with mediaportal. IE, to access my PC games and emulators is right there on the main screen. And to scroll between different games or systems is cake, and I can change the view very easily. 7MC on the other hand is a hassle...I have to scroll up to the top to Extra Library, and choose EmuCenter, have it load, choose my system, choose my rom, wait for a sec for 7MC to minimize and load the emulator. It's just not as easy, plus, the layout or the views is too much eye-candy and no simplistic in mind. Now, I can see why so many people choose other frontends such as XBMC and Mediaportal (my fav) for their dedicated HTPC machines. Media Center, although it looks good and is very smooth - it lacks in functionality, EXCEPT when it comes to TV. That's there ONLY strong point in HTPC audience. Anywho, this is my opinion and my testing of HTPC with Win7 and WinXP, when it comes to functionality and customization. WinXP + Mediaportal > Windows7. But my laptop will stay with Windows7. It's the future anyways and I need to force myself to like it and learn of its ways.... [/QUOTE]
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