J. River MEDIA CENTER convergence software turns any Windows PC into a multimedia hub
Monday, May 5, 2003 by Alexandrie | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Media Center competes directly with Windows XP Media Center Edition PC,
but without the high cost of specialized hardware. With this release, MC
pioneers a new software category, enabling full control over media organization
and playback in one package with more sophisticated personalization than ever
before.
MC directly supports the best hardware. For example, MC now
allows a PC to "sync" its collection with an iPod and to play the iPod's music
seamlessly. It also can stream JPG images and MP3, WMA, and other audio to a
TiVo equipped with Home Media Option. MC can acquire images from a camera and
upload them to a Web page.
"MC is a single tool for access to all media,
no matter what its form or source," says Jim Hillegass, J. River CEO. "We're
integrating as many devices and media types as possible, but allowing them to be
controlled simply.Anyone who has a coffee table with multiple remotes will
understand why this is important."
J. River has raised the bar for
multimedia apps by establishing the first universal software solution for
organization and playback of popular media. Together with its industry-leading
file organization, MC provides CD and DVD playback as well as TV time shifting
and recording features. An important premise underpinning this release is the
idea that Media Center will act as the "nerve center" for convergence of
entertainment hardware.
Until now users have been accessing media from a
desktop PC, but MC allows a smooth transition to the living room space by
providing extensive home networking, and a variety of remote control device
support, with connections to TV and home audio components. Now users can enjoy
their media collections from the comfort of the couch.
About MEDIA
CENTER
All Media--One Interface. This comprehensive media management
software turns a PC into the center of a complete digital entertainment
experience. It connects PC to stereo, TV, remote control devices, digital
cameras, scanners and portable MP3 players. It plays all media, rips, burns and
organizes a digital media collection. MC encodes and plays all popular media
formats. It plays Web radio/TV/DVD on your PC. Powerful utilities include Media
Server for streaming music and images to remote PC's. MC has more advanced
features than any other application for personalization and control of a media
collection.
For a free download please visit www.mediajukebox.com/mediacenter
About J. River
J. River
develops digital media organization and playback solutions and network
connectivity software. For more information about J. River's music products,
visit www.mediajukebox.com, e-mail [email protected], or call 612.677.8200.
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J. River MEDIA CENTER, J. River MEDIA JUKEBOX and J. River MUSIC EXCHANGE are trademarks of J. River, Inc.
WildMatt
Reply #2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 12:10 AM
Reply #2 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 12:10 AM
Don't forget this part.
meaning it can stream slidshows to a tv using a TiVo
| TiVo equipped with Home Media Option |
meaning it can stream slidshows to a tv using a TiVo
joetheblow
Reply #3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 4:25 AM
Reply #3 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 4:25 AM
???
Is this the same MC that is skinnable and has its own separate screen? Skin Studio said something about that before.
Is this the same MC that is skinnable and has its own separate screen? Skin Studio said something about that before.
rockafire1
Reply #4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 11:36 PM
Reply #4 Tuesday, May 6, 2003 11:36 PM
That's really interesting that they used the PixOS skin in the screenshots.
c242
Reply #6 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 5:42 AM
Reply #6 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 5:42 AM
"WebSite design by Pixtudio.com" 
Hmm, I just purchased JetAudio 5, which does pretty much except that graphics part. This looks also very interesting.
Can I organize my CD-Collection with it, like in a Database ?
Hmm, I just purchased JetAudio 5, which does pretty much except that graphics part. This looks also very interesting.
Can I organize my CD-Collection with it, like in a Database ?
Chris
Reply #7 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 10:14 AM
Reply #7 Wednesday, May 7, 2003 10:14 AM
I don't know if Media Center (basically Media Jukebox version 9 with all the new multimedia enhancements) has a full-fledged cd collection database.
However, Media Jukebox Version 8 does keep track of what CDs it has accessed (it shows up as one of the nodes in it's media library tree-view). I don't think it keeps track of info on the CD other than the CD name. It does however have a pretty powerful database/search mechanism for th media library itself so you can search for an MP3 in the library based on all sorts of criteria.
However, Media Jukebox Version 8 does keep track of what CDs it has accessed (it shows up as one of the nodes in it's media library tree-view). I don't think it keeps track of info on the CD other than the CD name. It does however have a pretty powerful database/search mechanism for th media library itself so you can search for an MP3 in the library based on all sorts of criteria.
jarget
Reply #9 Saturday, May 10, 2003 9:49 PM
Reply #9 Saturday, May 10, 2003 9:49 PM
After a day of using MC, I decided to purchased it. I ripped the new White Stripes album perfectly with no problems. I synced my Ipod and my Nomad Jukebox 3 with no probs. This program is awesome. I got the cover art for all my MP3's and I'm just a happy camper. I just wish there were more skins for it. Overall: Two Thumbs Up!
Thanks for the info Alexandrie.
Thanks for the info Alexandrie.
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Reply #1 Monday, May 5, 2003 9:32 PM
WTF?