Windows 7 News

UK users have already had this feature since November 2009 , but Sky TV broadcaster has now finally rolled out it’s Sky player to Windows 7 users in Ireland.The service gives Windows 7 users in Ireland and the UK access to a range of live and on demand programming, including movies, sports, the arts and family entertainment. This is now all built into the Windows 7 Media Center menu. In the past you could access the Sky Player online but it’s much more convienent now that it’s built in directly to the Windows 7 Media Center. Ronald Dockery, client manager, of Microsoft Ireland said: With Windows Media Center we are continuing to deliver on how people are choosing to view their entertainment,” ”Teaming up with Sky was a no brainer, delivering rich content through the power and ease of Windows Media Center gives people the best possible selection and viewing experience right at their PC.” With the Sky Player weaved into the Media center it now provides users with a more media rich, TV like experience.

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