Jason Dunn
02-01-2006, 01:37 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.jakeludington.com/media_center_pc/20060125_windows_media_center_gadget.html' target='_blank'>http://www.jakeludington.com/media_center_pc/20060125_windows_media_center_gadget.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"So far, the Windows Live Gadget collection is nothing more than a novelty act filled with clocks, astrological updates, and weather data I can get somewhere else. The AJAXY drag-and-drop interface is killer and I like being able to create my own news page, but the functional benefits of existing plugins aren't cool. I want features that enhance my experience, not make it quaint. Microsoft is finally delivering with a new gadget for scheduling Media Center Edition shows, recommending shows based on previous viewing experience and keeping on top of what's coming up from your Windows Live account. The gadget monitors your Media Center recordings making it possible to update your recording schedule anywhere you can get signed in to Windows Live."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/winlive_mcescreen.png" /><br /><br />Much like Jake, the whole Live.com initiative from Microsoft has elicited no more than a yawn from me, but this gadget in particular looks very interesting. Anyone using the current MSN recording service with their MCE units?