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I'm trialling some new HTPC software solutions, I have been using MediaPortal 1 / Argus TV for approx 5 years, and WMC for nearly 10 years before that, I was curious to see what else is out there in 2016.
So having installed and uninstalled many different things on my laptop to test, I really like Emby. Totally multi-platform, so I am able to configure and tinker with the media library from my laptop / phone / tablet (and playback if I want). And Emby Theatre is (possibly) the easiest to set up, smoothest and best quality video player that I have ever used
The downside is, it's not free, but $4.99 per month (about £3.50) seems negligible for the impact it can have for the household. Also, Emby seems to be in a fast lane of development, so that's hopeful for longevity and continual improvements. Also it has Frontview+ a solution for my second screen in the lounge, which seems to be a bit of a niche requirement.
Anyone any thoughts on this?
So having installed and uninstalled many different things on my laptop to test, I really like Emby. Totally multi-platform, so I am able to configure and tinker with the media library from my laptop / phone / tablet (and playback if I want). And Emby Theatre is (possibly) the easiest to set up, smoothest and best quality video player that I have ever used
The downside is, it's not free, but $4.99 per month (about £3.50) seems negligible for the impact it can have for the household. Also, Emby seems to be in a fast lane of development, so that's hopeful for longevity and continual improvements. Also it has Frontview+ a solution for my second screen in the lounge, which seems to be a bit of a niche requirement.
Anyone any thoughts on this?