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Title: E-mail from PC World
Post by: myardor on February 18, 2008, 12:25:07 pm
I got email form PCWorld...
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Media Jukebox
Version: 12
File Size: 12351k
License Type: Free
Operating Systems: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows
Me, Windows NT, Windows 9.x

Not happy with your current media player? Then give Media Jukebox a
try. This free fully featured jukebox lets you manage and play your
media collection, rip and burn CDs, play DVDs, import and play
podcastspretty much does anything you want in a jukebox. So you'll be
able to create custom playlists, and use EQ, DSP and audio effects.
Media Jukebox also includes automatic lookup of CDs and albums, and
populates your music tracks with the proper tags. And it supports all
popular music formats.
-- Preston Gralla

Go to the download page now:
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,7626-order,1-page,1/description.html?tk=nl_ddxdwn

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Note that license type is FREE.
When I download and run the FREE  ver 12.0.20 program, it tries to
UPGRADE and then becomes a TRIAL program
WHAT GIVES?

TIA

Title: Re: E-mail from PC World
Post by: JimH on February 18, 2008, 12:40:32 pm
The download link (from downloads.pcworld.com) is to MediaJukebox12.exe.  That program is free.  It's a full version.  What makes you believe it's a trial program?
Title: Re: E-mail from PC World
Post by: JimH on February 18, 2008, 12:44:04 pm
I just tried the download.  It's MJ 12.0.20.  It's a full version.

12.0.29 is on the MJ site here:
www.mediajukebox.com
Title: Re: E-mail from PC World
Post by: myardor on February 18, 2008, 01:03:50 pm
Yes, I agree its a Full FREE program.
BUT
when I run it..it tells me that an upgrade is available..when I upgrade..boom its not free

Or is it that I got confused? one is the Media jukebox and the other might be the media player?
Guess I have to do some reading and find out the differences

Thanks for the fast reply..

I figured it was 2 different programs when..my post was moved to this forum

thanks again
Title: Re: E-mail from PC World
Post by: JimH on February 18, 2008, 01:05:49 pm
Media Jukebox 12 is free.

JRiver Media Center 12 is $40.
Title: Re: E-mail from PC World
Post by: myardor on February 18, 2008, 01:10:36 pm
Thanks..so not a bait and switch..sorry
Its just confusing
as I read on other post...it would be nice to have a side by side comparison on the the programs
MJ
MC
I understand one basically a player..but am a newbee so lost on whats what
and no..I dont have an Ipod nor mp3 player.
This have my CD player.

Thanks again
Title: Re: E-mail from PC World
Post by: JimH on February 18, 2008, 01:24:10 pm
You're welcome.  It sounds like MJ12 is enough.  They're similar, but MC12 does video and images.
Title: Re: E-mail from PC World
Post by: myardor on February 19, 2008, 09:12:05 pm
Took me a while to figure out that they are two different programs.
The first word/name confused me. MEDIA
Guess I just did not pay close attention
one is Media Player
other is Media Center

And when I click/clicked on a file that is not audio, ie avi or video..that is why
it asked if I wanted to upgrade.
Me, not knowing that it was a different program, Got all confused
Things are clear now
Thanks again...esp for your help in clarifying and for Media Player.
ray
Title: Re: E-mail from PC World
Post by: Mr ChriZ on February 20, 2008, 07:40:04 am
Took me a while to figure out that they are two different programs.
The first word/name confused me. MEDIA
Guess I just did not pay close attention
one is Media Player
other is Media Center

And when I click/clicked on a file that is not audio, ie avi or video..that is why
it asked if I wanted to upgrade.
Me, not knowing that it was a different program, Got all confused
Things are clear now
Thanks again...esp for your help in clarifying and for Media Player.
ray

Technically the free one is called Media Jukebox rather than Media Player.  ;)