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More => Old Versions => Media Center 11 (Development Ended) => Topic started by: punkbot on May 02, 2005, 08:34:43 pm

Title: Any iPod Shuffle updates?
Post by: punkbot on May 02, 2005, 08:34:43 pm

Just wondering if the Shuffle is going to get support in the MC 11 final?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Any iPod Shuffle updates?
Post by: SteveG on May 03, 2005, 09:51:03 am

Probably not immediately, but it can be added in after the release as the iPod code is in a plugin.

Steve

Title: Re: Any iPod Shuffle updates?
Post by: razumik on May 03, 2005, 10:48:37 am

I am not sure how many other MC users there are that are currently using the Shuffle but I do hope that the plug-in can be created sooner rather than later.  When I first bought the Shuffle I thought that it was going to be something that I only used occasionally with my regular IPOD still being my primary player.  What I have found, though, is that I have started to use the Shuffle almost exclusively and am having to manage my library (playlists,ratings, etc)  in both iTunes and Media Center.  As a temporary solution this has been ok (kind of a pain - - but worth it to retain all of the MC features that I love) but as a long term solution I am not sure how it is going to work out.  Just my two cents.  Like I said, I am not sure how many other MC users  have “Shuffle support” as their main priority.  Thanks for listening….

Dan

Title: Re: Any iPod Shuffle updates?
Post by: punkbot on May 04, 2005, 10:18:41 pm

OK thanks Steve.  Personally, my issue isn't necessarily using iTunes, but nearly my entire library is OGG, having MC transcode to vbr mp3 on the fly is what I really need.  Please keep us posted.

Title: Re: Any iPod Shuffle updates?
Post by: razumik on May 05, 2005, 04:02:35 pm

punkbot...  One thing that I have tried while I am waiting for Media Center to support the Shuffle is to use Anapod Explorer to transfer the files to the Shuffle.  I just export all of my Media Center playlists to a folder on my pc and Anapod lets you copy the playlists to the Shuffle.  When it does this, I believe that you can convert from ogg to mp3 on the fly.  It is not perfect, but for me it is more convenient than using iTunes.

Title: Re: Any iPod Shuffle updates?
Post by: punkbot on May 05, 2005, 06:49:42 pm

interesting. thanks I'll check it out.

Title: Re: Any iPod Shuffle updates?
Post by: kiwi on May 06, 2005, 12:47:54 am

I know this should probably be over in the other forum, but I figured I'd weigh in and say that I have a shuffle and would love for support.

kiwi