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Title: MC13 Press Release
Post by: JimH on February 04, 2009, 01:01:44 pm
Anyone think of something important that I've missed here?

A New Category of Media Software?
JRiver Releases Media Center 13 (A Media OS?)

JRiver has released its latest all-in-one media manager/player, ripper, burner, server, sync-toy, etc.  "The hard part for download sites is that there is no software category big enough to fit MC.", says Jim Hillegass, CEO.

MC has a consistent interface and the power to manage several million audio, video, image, and document files, along with podcasts and web media.  It uses JRiver's skinning engine so it can morph its appearance.  It can sync files to an iPod, but it can also sync to a RAZR, an Android, a PSP, or hundreds of other handhelds.  It can serve files to a TiVo, but it can also serve another PC, or most DLNA or UPnP devices, even a PS3.

The latest version completes JRiver's TV support, so HD recording, using an EPG, is possible from a USB stick.  Pause, rewind, fast forward, jump. 

The player has services and links to Amazon MP3, Audible, Youtube, Google, Wikipedia, and content from MediaNet.  It integrates flawlessly with Last.FM, Flickr, and Facebook.

A slick Ten Foot mode and programmable remote control support the couch potato in all of us.  Play DVD, video, live or recorded TV, read the news, jump to a program by filetype, or surf in comfort and style with a five button remote.

Audiophile features include ASIO, WASAPI, a range of lossless options.  Multizone playback can handle several sessions of different media simultaneously.

MC is perhaps more a Media OS rather than a media player.  There are API's, database queries, smartlists, expressions, custom plug-ins, and a cast of supporting servers for metadata, cover art, e-commerce, and account management. 

"Wherever our customers go, we follow," says Matt Ashland, CTO.  "On our forum, they push us hard all the time, so we're constantly adding support for the things they're doing."

Or as one user put it, "It's a unique development model.  New incremental features added daily, many in response to user community suggestions, and all immediately tested by a dedicated group of volunteer beta testers. Turn around time from idea to general release is often just a week."  Or as still another put it, "It just blows away iTunes and WMP".
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: rjm on February 04, 2009, 01:20:51 pm
Another thing that makes you unique is your development model.

New incremental features added every day, many of which in response to user community suggestions, and all immediately tested by a dedicated group of volunteer beta testers. Turn around time from idea to general release is usually no more than one week.
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: JimH on February 04, 2009, 01:28:01 pm
Thanks, RJM.  Perfect.  I added it (with a few changes to reduce the size).  Begging your permission, of course.
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: rjm on February 04, 2009, 01:31:29 pm
Another thing that is unique and does not jump out from your draft is consistent and powerful management of all media types: audio, video, images, and documents.

MC satisfies the needs of people that want to collect, organize, and play any combination of music, movies, photos, audiobooks, podcasts, and e-books.
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: rjm on February 04, 2009, 01:32:46 pm
Thanks, RJM.  Perfect.  I added it (with a few changes to reduce the size).  Begging your permission, of course.
feel free to change or discard anything, just throwing out ideas
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: JimH on February 04, 2009, 01:34:03 pm
Thanks.
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: rjm on February 04, 2009, 01:37:37 pm
MC satisfies the needs of people that want to collect, organize, and play any combination of music, movies, photos, audiobooks, podcasts, and e-books.
MC satisfies the needs of people that want to collect, organize, and play any combination of music, dvds, video, TV, photos, audiobooks, podcasts, and e-books.
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: datdude on February 04, 2009, 01:48:13 pm
This is what I would add:

JRiver has released its latest all in one media manager/player, ripper, burner, server, sync-toy, etc.  "The hard part for download sites is that there is no software category big enough to fit MC, and yet it blows away iTunes and WMP .", says Jim Hillegass, CEO.

MC can manage a library of several million audio tracks, movies, and images without blinking an eye.  It uses JRiver's skinning engine, so it can morph into just about anything a user desires and includes the potential for literally thousands of different ways to organize media based on its one and only 'View Scheme' engine.  It can sync files to an iPod, but it can also sync to a RAZR, an Android, a PSP and dozens of other handhelds.  It can serve files to a TiVo, but it can also serve most any modern DLNA or UPnP device, even a PS3.

The latest version completes JRiver's TV support, so HD recording, using an EPG, is possible from a USB stick.  Pause, rewind, fast forward, jump. 

The player has services and links to Amazon MP3, Audible, Youtube, Google, Wikipedia, and content from MediaNet.  It integrates flawlessly with Last.FM, Flickr, and Facebook.

A slick Ten Foot HTPC mode and programmable remote control support the couch potato in all of us.  Play DVD, video, live or recorded TV, read the news, jump to another program, or surf in comfort and style with a five button remote.

Audiophile features include ASIO, WASAPI, a range of lossless options.  Multizone playback can handle several sessions of different media simultaneously.

MC is transforming into a Media OS rather than a media player.  There are API's, database queries, smartlists, expressions, custom plug-ins, external program launch for any file type, and a cast of supporting servers for metadata, cover art, e-commerce, and account management. 

"Wherever our customers go, we follow," says Matt Ashland, CTO.  "On our forum, they push us hard all the time, so we're constantly adding support for the things they're doing.  It's a big win-win."

Or as one user said, "It's a unique development model.  New incremental features added daily, many in response to user community suggestions, and all immediately tested by a dedicated group of volunteer beta testers. Turn around time from idea to general release is usually within a week.
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: Matt on February 04, 2009, 01:58:27 pm
What if we did the first-ever press release that was a wiki?
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: JimH on February 04, 2009, 02:00:53 pm
dat,
Thanks!  I've made changes, subject to your permission.

Jim
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: datdude on February 04, 2009, 02:04:28 pm
dat,
Thanks!  I've made changes, subject to your permission.

Jim

I'll need to consult with my lawyer!
Title: Re: Draft Press Release
Post by: JimH on February 04, 2009, 03:06:09 pm
I'll need to consult with my lawyer!
It's too late.  We've gone to press:
http://www.jrmediacenter.com/press60.html
Title: Re: MC13 Press Release
Post by: glynor on February 04, 2009, 03:45:21 pm
Quote
"Wherever our customers go, we follow," says Matt Ashland, CTO. "On our forum, they push us hard all the time, so we're constantly adding support for the things they're doing."

Us??  Push you hard??  You must be talkin' bout someone else.   ;D

Ha ha.

Nice work guys, as usual (so far, anyway, cos God knows we won't ever let it be "done").
Title: Re: MC13 Press Release
Post by: Osho on February 05, 2009, 01:49:09 am
Congratulations J River Team. Take a breather. You guys have been working really hard on MC13 lately :).

Thanks,
Osho
Title: Re: MC13 Press Release
Post by: eba on February 05, 2009, 10:20:06 am
Nice :) though you haven't corrected the typo, 'integratest', as pointed out by datdude  :P
Title: Re: MC13 Press Release
Post by: JimH on February 05, 2009, 10:32:54 am
Nice :) though you haven't corrected the typo, 'integratest', as pointed out by datdude  :P
Fixed.  Thanks.