It looks like Microsoft are getting the idea that for Media Center
and Extenders to be a success they need to show them off in stores.
They have just completed fitting out all 13 Magnolia AV stores with a
merchandising rack showing off the Windows Media Center experience.
The
merchandising rack (see the photos) feature a PC with Windows Vista
Ultimate (hidden in bottom shelf) along with the Linksys DMA 2100 and
2200 Extender as well as the Linksys router (WRT 600N). The PC is
connected to a 50” TV and when a button is pushed on the display, a 2
minute video is shown with audio that explains what Windows Media
Center with Extenders are all about.
Hopefully this will
attract people to ask for more detail and then they can get a demo of
Media Center, I would like to see some of this kind of marketing in the
UK as I still think most consumers aren’t aware of Media Center
existence
