Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard will unveil concept devices running Windows XP that could replace a consumer's video recorder, CD player, answering machine and telephone. At the hub of the Windows Home Concept which was unveiled at Microsoft's Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) is the Home Centre PC, which looks more like a video recorder than a PC. Unlike today's Windows systems, the device can turn on and off instantly and operate silently. There is no need for a mouse or keyboard, the only controller needed is an intelligent remote control that features a colour screen, fingerprint reader, microphone and speaker. The Windows Home Concept is an evolution of Windows XP Media Centre edition, said Greg Sullivan, lead product manager for Windows at Microsoft.
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