Basic Things You Need For a Microsoft Windows Home Media Center

Using Windows Vista for your Home Media Center is simple for simple requirements like recording your TV show.

Below are the things you would need for the basic setup:

1. Windows Media Center – this is the software found in Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Editions
2. 500GB to 1 TB Disk Drive – this should make your Windows Home Media Center worthwhile especially when you need lots of hard disk space to record your favorite TV show
3. TV tuner – this makes your home media center a blast. Vista should be able to support four TV tuners for maximum satisfaction

Optional items:

4. Speakers – for great sound quality
5. Wireless controllers – wireless keyboard and mouse should be fine