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  1. Comment - CES 'Better Questions' contest: Win Vista Ultimate, CS3, Zune and more

    (Jan 6, 2008 - 7:22 AM)

    To Microsoft, two questions about media. First question: you recently added automatic support for Media Center files to the Zune software. Unfortunately, this support has a big hole: it does not work for HDTV content due to HD's Dolby AC3 audio. While clumsy workarounds are possible with third-party transcoding software, when do you plan to fix this problem and really push the Zune's integration with Media Center's DVR capabilities?

    This seems especially important because Media Center is included with Vista Home Premium and Ultimate (who knew?). Zune integration gives customers a reason to prefer these higher-priced Vista versions.

    Second question: given that USB HD input devices are now as little as $60, how do you plan to push the Media Center integration with TV in the coming year? that is, what products, promotions, or partnerships will you have to help me extend or abandon frankly terrible yet subsidized set-top DVRs?