HP announced that it will no longer be developing their Media Center line, although they'll continue to manufacture Touchsmart and MediaSmart TV products. The company, having been an active part of the M from the beginning, cited multiple difficulties with the development of their MCE systems. Lack of affordability was a primary motivator for HPs exit from the market segment. The company also cites lack of retail support, difficult to use hardware, and overly-complex software as contributing factors.

Source: Digital Trends

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