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Old 08-10-2006, 10:44 AM
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Re: Are you planning to upgrade to Microsoft Vista?

Don't forget about Mac, they are going to be very aggresive this year on the home and personal entertainment front. Picture a self contained computer, no need to isntall software, no hardware compatibility issues, more of an appliance than a computer. Plug in your Ipod or video ipod, etc.

I have no idea what they are doing in the pvr arena, but a good preinstalled pvr app on a mac that works with video ipods or smartphones, sure you get their DRM but that vs the headaches with m$...

Again, the only thing I see going for m$ (other than they are already preinstalled on pc's) is the Xbox as a media extender. With a proper media extender, (game console) I think vista can get in real trouble
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