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More on Future X-Box Capabilities

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the coming-not-so-soon-to-a-rack-near-you dept.

rtphokie writes "The oft - rumored expansion of Microsoft's Xbox from a gaming console to a more full featured entertainment hub is taking a little more shape. A C|Net article tells of a HomeStation device which is claimed to be slated for a fall release. In addition to Xbox game compatibility and DVD functionality, it is reported to have TiVo/UltimateTV like PVR functionality as well as WebTV like email and web surfing capabilities. This "report" comes on the heels of the announcement of the Moxi Digital set-top MoxiMedia Center which was named "Best of Show" at the recent Consumer Electronics Show."

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  1. Hmmmmm.... by TheQuantumShift · · Score: 0, Troll

    I still don't see a compelling reason to give Microsoft any of my money...

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  2. Blue Screen of Entertainment Death by CrazyDwarf · · Score: 1, Troll

    I don't think I'd trust Microsoft to record any television I thought important enough to try to record. I'd get to the good part watching it later, and it would crash my TV. Then their help desk would tell me I needed to upgrade my television or something. No, I'll just stick to VHS tapes and my DVD player, thank you.

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  3. Rumors by RazzleFrog · · Score: 1, Troll

    There seems to be a whole lotta rumors and assumptions in this article. They don't even agree on when it would happen. It might make sense but they might as well be guessing that Microsoft will launch porn site - I mean they have the resources to do it.