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Frontrow 2.0
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I originally posted about this in the Intel Mac Mini thread, but it got quickly lost amongst the flood of complaints about the GPU.
If I'm reading things right, the Mini is the first computer to use Frontrow 2.0 - is that correct? If so, do you think the upgrade will be free for MacBook Pro and iMac users, or will recent buyers be shelling out some cash already to get the added features? Will it even be possible for the new Frontrow to run on the computers that came with version 1?
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yes, it will be available as a software update later this week
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My impression from the keynote was that it is not a Front Row "2.0", it is more of a point upgrade. It is due to be a free download for other users of Front Row 1.0 later this week.
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i think front row 2 will blow our minds
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Originally Posted by eddiecatflap
i think front row 2 will blow
fixenated...
i gotta say, frontrow sucks right now, but i have no doubt that FR 3.0 will be 'teh snappy'
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NOW YOU SEE ME! 2.4 MBP and 2.0 MBP (running ubuntu)
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yeah, even on a brand new core duo, it would be faster to go in my movies folder and click a file than browse through front row. it seems to lag a bit.
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Originally Posted by JKT
My impression from the keynote was that it is not a Front Row "2.0", it is more of a point upgrade. It is due to be a free download for other users of Front Row 1.0 later this week.
I thought I read the "2.0" somewhere, but now I can't find it... maybe I made it up. Anyway, thanks everyone!
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hmm, this might be a silly question, but I have one of the intel imacs – how will front row be changed with the impending software update?
thanks ~
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If it's your only computer - not very much will change. The major feature of the update is the ability to access shared files on other Macs/PCs via Bonjour. In other words, you'll be able to have your mini/iMac/MBP in one room and, so long as it is networked, you'll be able to gain access to your iTunes/iPhoto/iMovie shared files on your Mac (iTunes music on the PC) in the other room (and vice versa).
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1.2.1
Just released via Software Update...
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Front Row depends on Quicktime for video playback right? So Front Row would not be able to play anything I throw at it like VLC does? Things like .ts hdtv, .avi divx, video_ts folders etc.... I would love to use a mini as a media player but would want front row to work on many file types.
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Sadly FrontRow does not like working with such file types (in regards to the previous post). For that reason, it isn't practical much at all.
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Originally Posted by JKT
If it's your only computer - not very much will change. The major feature of the update is the ability to access shared files on other Macs/PCs via Bonjour. In other words, you'll be able to have your mini/iMac/MBP in one room and, so long as it is networked, you'll be able to gain access to your iTunes/iPhoto/iMovie shared files on your Mac (iTunes music on the PC) in the other room (and vice versa).
Actually you can share videos through iTunes-- so if a PC has videos shared in iTunes, do you think Front Row can access them from a Mac on the same network? I'd give it a whirl but I'm still waiting for my firs mac (MBP) to arrive.
Has anyone seen an iTunes 6.0.4 update yet?
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Originally Posted by Rumor Addict
Front Row depends on Quicktime for video playback right? So Front Row would not be able to play anything I throw at it like VLC does? Things like .ts hdtv, .avi divx, video_ts folders etc.... I would love to use a mini as a media player but would want front row to work on many file types.
Just install the plugins for quicktime and WMV and AVI will play fine.
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Originally Posted by moonmonkey
Just install the plugins for quicktime and WMV and AVI will play fine.
Thanks! Are there any plugins for .ts ?
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Are Intel Mini users forced to install Front Row when the do a clean install?
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i think front row is built in the os for all new machines that support it.
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Originally Posted by iREZ
i think front row is built in the os for all new machines that support it.
Meaning all machines with built-in infrared receivers?
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Originally Posted by Agent69
Are Intel Mini users forced to install Front Row when the do a clean install?
I could be wrong, but I think if you use your software restore disks to reinstall os x, you can choose to not install Front Row from the custom software install. It's a software package just like the other packages in os x, even if the only way you can use it is by hitting the menu button on your remote. When I reinstalled OS X last week onto my MBP, I really think it was an option in the custom install, but I could be imagining it.
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does the new frontrow update let pc laptops share their itunes music with a iMac Frontrow?
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Does anyone know how to "kill" front row so that it isn't sitting in the background waiting for the remote to be pressed? I can imagine that it eats up some measureable (although potentially insignificant) CPU cycles or RAM.
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Originally Posted by quiklee
does the new frontrow update let pc laptops share their itunes music with a iMac Frontrow?
Yes.
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How come you can't 'see' the videos that are in the 'Videos' section of iTunes in Frontrow?
I can see the ones that are located in the 'Movies' folder in my home folder in there,
and I can see (and play) the Video Podcasts, which are in the Music section.
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Originally Posted by Eriamjh
Does anyone know how to "kill" front row so that it isn't sitting in the background waiting for the remote to be pressed? I can imagine that it eats up some measureable (although potentially insignificant) CPU cycles or RAM.
CMD + option + esc
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I wish Front Row had a better way to scroll through hundreds of artists. It sucks having to hold that button down for 30 seconds to get what you want. Reminds me of using a Dell DJ.
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Originally Posted by macintologist
I wish Front Row had a better way to scroll through hundreds of artists. It sucks having to hold that button down for 30 seconds to get what you want. Reminds me of using a Dell DJ.
Perhaps an iPod-style clickwheel?
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