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Microsoft

Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

By Ed Bott October 28, 2009, 11:06 AM PDT

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Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

Internet TV makes its debut

Internet TV makes its debut

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rnrnThe Internet TV icon appears on the TV strip in the main Media Center interface.rnrn

For more details, see Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center.Click image to see in full HDrnrnCaptionrnrnFor more details, see Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center.

Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

Installing a small add-in

Installing a small add-in

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rnrnThe first time you access Internet TV, you are prompted to accept a license agreement and install a small add-in program.

rnFor more details, see Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center.

Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

A simple installation

A simple installation

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rnrnOn a broadband connection, this installer status screen is accurate. Installing the Media Center add-in took less than two minutes on the machines where I tested it.

rnFor more details, see Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center.

Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

Using Internet TV with a remote

Using Internet TV with a remote

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rnrnYou can use the mouse or a remote control to flip through the Internet TV interface and see which shows are available.

rnrnFor more details, see Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center.

Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

Classic TV, a click away

Classic TV, a click away

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rnrnThe Internet TV collection includes classic series like The Twilight Zone, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

rnrnFor more details, see Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center.

Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

Three seasons, no waiting

Three seasons, no waiting

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rnrnPressing the OK button on the remote control lets you drill down through collections. I had forgotten that The Twilight Zone was only on for three seasons.

rnrnFor more details, see Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center.

Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

Browsing through available episodes

Browsing through available episodes

Click image to see in full HDrnrnUse the left and right buttons on the remote to view individual episodes, with details about each one, including the original broadcast date.rnrnFor more details, see Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center.

Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

Press OK for episode details

Press OK for episode details

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rnrnChoosing an episode displays this synopsis, which is similar to the pane found for an episode in the Live TV and Recorded TV sections of Media Center. Press Play to begin watching.

rnrnFor more details, see Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center.

Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center

Not exactly high-def ... yet

Not exactly high-def ... yet

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rnrnHow’s the picture quality? You be the judge. This image was captured at full resolution (1920 x 1080). Click the image to display it in its own window and look closely. You’ll notice the distinct pixelation and blocking when you zoom in.

rnrnFor more details, see Internet TV goes live on Windows 7 Media Center.

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