Friday, September 28, 2007

Media Center software for Mac

I think I have found the media center software I am going to try first when I get the mini. It is called Xhub. You can find it at www.snarb.tk. The other two I was looking at are CenterStage (www.centerstageproject.com) and MediaCentral (www.equinux.com).

CenterStage looks like it is going to be absolutely sweet but it will probably never get finished. It is an open source project that the developers work on when they have time. I downloaded a zip of screenshots and the graphics are incredible. I'll try it when it is completed.

MediaCentral's list of features is impressive. The few screenshots they have on their site have not thrilled me though. The thing MediaCentral has going for it is Skype integration.

Xhub looks like the real deal. The graphics aren't as good as what CenterStage will look like but after reading through the forums, the feature set looks sweet.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

That software looks pretty cool. The integration with Sailing Clicker and all the other options look pretty sweet! Definitely worth a try!

Unknown said...

after playing with salling clicker and my wm6 phone...all i can say is wow. if you could integrate mediadia (with one of the hub programs mentioned) salling clicker....then start adding some insteon/x10 devices....BAM! automated living....
if it werent for the kids you would never have to leave the couch! (nate, you are golden....hope your couch is comfy!)