Part I: Introducing the Media Center Edition PC.

Chapter 1: All about Windows XP Media Center Edition.

Chapter 2: A Look Inside a Media Center PC.

Chapter 3: Evaluating and Buying a Media Center PC.

Part II: Integrating Your Media Center PC.

Chapter 4: Cables, Connectors, and Components.

Chapter 5: Hooking Up Your Media Center PC.

Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet.

Chapter 7: Starting MCE for the First Time.

Chapter 8: Customizing Your MCE Experience.

Part III: Using XP Media Center Edition.

Chapter 9: Watching TV.

Chapter 10: Listening to Music.

Chapter 11: Working with Photos.

Chapter 12: Playing DVDs.

Chapter 13: Working with Home Videos.

Chapter 14: Working with Third-Party Applications.

Part IV: Connecting to the Rest of Your House.

Chapter 15: Building a Home Network.

Chapter 16: Using a Wireless Home-Networking System.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: Ten Cool Accessories for Your Media Center PC.

Chapter 18: Ten Future Features of Media Center PCs.

Chapter 19: Ten Great Places to Visit with Your Media Center PC.

Appendix: Connecting Your MCE PC to Your Home-Entertainment System.

Index.