Media Center Feature Requests
Media Only mode
Ability to actually lock the computer in Media Center only mode (kiosk mode).
Customize the User Interface
Ability to customize what shows up on the Media Center start menu.
Parental Controls
Improved Parental Controls - including protected content areas and better non-U.S. support.
Bigger Now Playing thumbnail
This is the picture in the lower left corner when you are doing other things on your Media Center (e.g. going to another menu).
Multiple Monitors
Better support for multiple monitors including: not locking the mouse in Media Center, and the ability to use the remote without Media Center being active.
Backup Media Center Settings
Ability to backup Media Center settings including scheduled recordings, and series priorities.
Install Plugins from within Media Center
Ability to install plugins without ever leaving Media Center, or even from an extenderi.
Improved Guide
Improved Guide (EPGi) - including network logos, favorite channels, and program ratings all within the guide.
Blu-ray support
Native support for Blu-ray from within Media Center (without a 3rd party plugin).
Better HDTV support
Multiple TV sources
Support for multiple TV signal types (e.g. Sat., Cable, and Antenna).
Picture-in-Picture
Picture-in-picture (PiP) support in Media Center.
Improved Recording Features
Better features for recordings including: recording missed episodes (fill in series), record from live TV buffer, recommended recordings (TiVo style). Ability to set HDi as a priority, or replace recordings when HD is available.
Improved Video Playback
Video playlists, ability to watch a series/genre of recorded TV. Support for changing refresh rates in Media Center (esp. non-U.S. Pal to NTSC settings).
