Solid alternative to Front Row
If you have one of the larger Mac displays, there's no better way to use it than by enjoying your media in full-screen mode. The application of choice built by Apple just for this is Front Row. However MediaCentral proves to be a more powerful alternative.
With a very similar interface as that of Front Row, MediaCentral lets you browse all your videos, music and images in full screen. The application goes a bit further too. You can connect to hundreds of streaming radio channels and IP TV. Beware that the quality of video clips in full screen from the likes of YouTube isn't always fantastic in MediaCentral.
As to image viewing, MediaCentral allows you to browse your own digital albums but also connect to and view any feed from Flickr.
I was a little disappointed by the sparse games section, which only has four options available for now: Ping, Snake, Astroblast and Space Invaders.
It was nice to see Skype support, although you'll have to make sure the VoIP client is installed on your Mac and running when you launch MediaCentral.
MediaCentral proves to be a notch higher than Apple's very own Front Row. A great way to enjoy your media full-screen.
User reviews about MediaCentral
by Anonymous
Such a shame.
A promising product - the last version introduced poorer quality graphics, sound and stability issues - and, sadly, what started as very responsive support and interraction, sadly has turned bad. They just dont respond anymore
Pros:
Great Start
Cons:
Company doesnt care about product anymore More
by Anonymous
Stay on 1.2.
Unfortunately the guys took a big step back with 1.2.1 (with one step forward - Support for Apple Remote) If you want good Sound and Video Quality, and stability - stick with 1.2 More
by Anonymous
Bye Bye Windows Media Center.
This is stunning software. Better than Apples own FrontRow, more stable than the promising CenterStage and actually works and is usable unlike iTheatreIts the ONLY one that offers that essential Media Center function - Multi-Screen Support.With EyeTV and WebTV as well - WOW
Pros:
Works
Stable
Simple
Multi-Screen
Fast
Cons:
UI Could be better
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