Comments on: Stream Music, Movies, and iPhotos to Xbox 360 (from a Mac!) http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/ TheAppleBlog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:24:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Jens http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-117206 Jens Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:11:00 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-117206 Connect360 is great, it works so much better than using a PC with Windows Media Player (which is quite funny) :). I am also using MediaLink from Nullriver to stream audio, video and photos from my powerbook to my PS3, works like a charm! :) Connect360 is great, it works so much better than using a PC with Windows Media Player (which is quite funny) :). I am also using MediaLink from Nullriver to stream audio, video and photos from my powerbook to my PS3, works like a charm! :)

]]> By: Ryan Stone http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-117161 Ryan Stone Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:31:44 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-117161 Rivet is better. I've used both, but rivet is much better @ sorting items and updating the content listing on my xbox. Rivet is better. I’ve used both, but rivet is much better @ sorting items and updating the content listing on my xbox.

]]> By: Michael http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-117004 Michael Mon, 26 May 2008 20:01:27 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-117004 I tried both Connect360 and Rivet. I have my videos organized on an external drive by show and then by season folders. Connect360 would break up some of the folder hierarchy (not all of them) and it wouldn't display all the folders. Rivet keeps the hierarchy as well as displaying all the videos. Unfortunately it sucks because I paid for Connect360 before Rivet only to find out it doesn't work like I expected it to. I tried both Connect360 and Rivet. I have my videos organized on an external drive by show and then by season folders. Connect360 would break up some of the folder hierarchy (not all of them) and it wouldn’t display all the folders. Rivet keeps the hierarchy as well as displaying all the videos. Unfortunately it sucks because I paid for Connect360 before Rivet only to find out it doesn’t work like I expected it to.

]]> By: iApp’s to 360 « Ladgeful http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116929 iApp’s to 360 « Ladgeful Thu, 22 May 2008 16:41:38 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116929 [...] pm on May 22, 2008 | # | My fave apple blog “theAppleBlog” has a great post about how you can now stream music, movies and photos (using your iApps) to that un.... Application “connect360″ found here. Costs £10.00 [...] [...] pm on May 22, 2008 | # | My fave apple blog “theAppleBlog” has a great post about how you can now stream music, movies and photos (using your iApps) to that un…. Application “connect360″ found here. Costs £10.00 [...]

]]> By: Faisca http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116911 Faisca Thu, 22 May 2008 12:03:09 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116911 I tried the demo of Rivet, and while it seems like it would be better, it kept crashing on me after being up for like 2 minutes. I assume you all don't have the same problem... Can Rivet play iTunes movie rentals? Can Connect360? I tried the demo of Rivet, and while it seems like it would be better, it kept crashing on me after being up for like 2 minutes. I assume you all don’t have the same problem…

Can Rivet play iTunes movie rentals? Can Connect360?

]]> By: Jamie Nathan http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116910 Jamie Nathan Thu, 22 May 2008 10:03:59 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116910 You should try Rivet. I have only just discovered it but it is far better. You should try Rivet. I have only just discovered it but it is far better.

]]> By: Andy http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116909 Andy Thu, 22 May 2008 08:25:50 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116909 Too bad it doesn't yet support subtitles. Too bad it doesn’t yet support subtitles.

]]> By: Scott http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116908 Scott Thu, 22 May 2008 06:45:08 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116908 I think Rivet is a better choice too, and I agree with Twist on his list of better options available with Rivet. I think Rivet is a better choice too, and I agree with Twist on his list of better options available with Rivet.

]]> By: Nawaz http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116907 Nawaz Thu, 22 May 2008 06:17:41 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116907 Anyone worked out how to convert mkv's into something Connect360 can use, without having to transcode? Been tearing my hair out over this one for a while now, bought visualhub but just cant seem to get anything mac based to do the job. Anyone worked out how to convert mkv’s into something Connect360 can use, without having to transcode? Been tearing my hair out over this one for a while now, bought visualhub but just cant seem to get anything mac based to do the job.

]]> By: Ben http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116905 Ben Thu, 22 May 2008 05:15:20 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116905 Yeah, I like Rivet better. Sorts out all my TV Shows into folders based on season and show name. And Brad at Cynical Peak Software is MUCH better at getting back to you with support issues than the guys at Nullriver. As far as my experiences have gone, anyway. Yeah, I like Rivet better. Sorts out all my TV Shows into folders based on season and show name.

And Brad at Cynical Peak Software is MUCH better at getting back to you with support issues than the guys at Nullriver. As far as my experiences have gone, anyway.

]]> By: Twist http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116896 Twist Wed, 21 May 2008 23:44:28 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116896 I am a user of Connect360 and first off yes it does work wirelessly. My Xbox 360 is connected to a LinkSys WRT54G (an older one at that) via ethernet, but I serve files to it off of a wireless iBook G4. It works pretty good most of the time and tends to work better than the Windows Vista MCE setup a friend of mine uses. But I have to say that I think Rivet is a better product. From what I have seen it is just as easy to setup and works just as well as Connect360. Rivet has the added benefit of preserving your file structure in the Xbox 360's interface while Connect360 just sends it as a big flat list. Also Rivet can serve files stored in multiple locations for videos and picture (plus your iPhoto library and videos in your iTunes library) and you can just define a location on your hard drive to serve images from while Connect360 requires iPhoto. Both applications do tend to have issues with large music collections (10,000+ songs) in iTunes. This may not be as noticeable on a faster machine though. I am a user of Connect360 and first off yes it does work wirelessly. My Xbox 360 is connected to a LinkSys WRT54G (an older one at that) via ethernet, but I serve files to it off of a wireless iBook G4. It works pretty good most of the time and tends to work better than the Windows Vista MCE setup a friend of mine uses.

But I have to say that I think Rivet is a better product. From what I have seen it is just as easy to setup and works just as well as Connect360. Rivet has the added benefit of preserving your file structure in the Xbox 360’s interface while Connect360 just sends it as a big flat list. Also Rivet can serve files stored in multiple locations for videos and picture (plus your iPhoto library and videos in your iTunes library) and you can just define a location on your hard drive to serve images from while Connect360 requires iPhoto.

Both applications do tend to have issues with large music collections (10,000+ songs) in iTunes. This may not be as noticeable on a faster machine though.

]]> By: Faisca http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116895 Faisca Wed, 21 May 2008 23:24:13 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116895 I just downloaded it and tried it out, and it works like a charm! The only thing holding me back from buying it right now... is that I wonder if it can play movies that you've bought or rented from iTunes?? If it can do that, I'm sold. I just downloaded it and tried it out, and it works like a charm!

The only thing holding me back from buying it right now… is that I wonder if it can play movies that you’ve bought or rented from iTunes??

If it can do that, I’m sold.

]]> By: Doug Scott http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116892 Doug Scott Wed, 21 May 2008 21:53:47 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116892 I love this product. Has been updated regularly to include new features and adapt to changes in OS X. The only limitation that I still find annoying is that DRM protected files can't be played. I love this product. Has been updated regularly to include new features and adapt to changes in OS X. The only limitation that I still find annoying is that DRM protected files can’t be played.

]]> By: Jenny Kortina http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116890 Jenny Kortina Wed, 21 May 2008 21:02:48 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116890 My setup is as follows: My Macbook Air has the software on it, and connects to the router wirelessly, all of my media is on a time capsule, which is wired to the router, and the xbox is wired to the router. So, the Xbox is definately streaming through a wired connection, but I can stream video wirelessly from the time capsule to my Macbook air no problem. I would suggest downloading the trial version and giving it whril! My setup is as follows: My Macbook Air has the software on it, and connects to the router wirelessly, all of my media is on a time capsule, which is wired to the router, and the xbox is wired to the router. So, the Xbox is definately streaming through a wired connection, but I can stream video wirelessly from the time capsule to my Macbook air no problem. I would suggest downloading the trial version and giving it whril!

]]> By: Project HTPC » Blog Archive » links for 2008-05-21 http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116889 Project HTPC » Blog Archive » links for 2008-05-21 Wed, 21 May 2008 20:51:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116889 [...] Stream Music, Movies, and iPhotos to Xbox 360 (from a Mac!) - The Apple Blog To watch my movies and listen to my music on the good TV and stereo I could hook my Macbook Air up to the TV each time, but who wants to do that? Fortunately, we have an Xbox 360 in the living room that we can use to stream everything to. (tags: mediastreamer Apple mac) [...] [...] Stream Music, Movies, and iPhotos to Xbox 360 (from a Mac!) - The Apple Blog To watch my movies and listen to my music on the good TV and stereo I could hook my Macbook Air up to the TV each time, but who wants to do that? Fortunately, we have an Xbox 360 in the living room that we can use to stream everything to. (tags: mediastreamer Apple mac) [...]

]]> By: Faisca http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/21/stream-music-movies-and-iphotos-to-xbox-360-from-a-mac/#comment-116888 Faisca Wed, 21 May 2008 20:50:12 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3353#comment-116888 Do you know how well Connect360 works with a wireless connection? My 360 is wired directly to a router, but my MacBook connects wirelessly. Does that cause any connection problems or slowdowns? Do you know how well Connect360 works with a wireless connection? My 360 is wired directly to a router, but my MacBook connects wirelessly. Does that cause any connection problems or slowdowns?

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