Windows Media Center was talked about in the CES keynote, but despite the several mentions of bringing the “three different screens” together, Media Center is still lacking in Microsoft’s digital home vision.  Windows Media Center has really reduced to this PR statement…

“Consumers today have access to more digital media and are increasingly using the PC as the hub of their electronic experiences. The “Play-to” feature in Windows 7 allows easier streaming of music, video and photos to devices in a home network. Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center in Windows 7 have built-in support for more media formats so people can use their PC to play more media content and sync it to a broader range of devices. As an alternative to monthly digital video recording (DVR) fees, Windows Media Center, available in some editions of Windows 7, with a TV tuner and improved user interface, makes recording TV free and easy.”

“Connected TV” was covered with a focus on Mediaroom reaching 2.5 million homes.  This is the second year in a row that Media Center, Microsoft’s former baby has been a no-show at the CES Keynote.  No Media Center on Microsoft.com, no Media Center at CES keynote.  The Xbox 360 is still the Media Center’s biggest enemy.

What happened to the Digital Decade?