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Plex update brings Snow Leopard optimizations, bug fixes

updated 08:25 pm EDT, Tue October 27, 2009

 

Application turns Macs into media centers


The Mac OS X media software Plex has been updated with several Snow Leopard optimizations and bug fixes. Version 0.8.3 now works with 5.1-channel audio, a feature that had proven problematic with Apple's latest operating system. The developers have also addressed an issue with low volume when listening to downmixed 5.1-channel audio. Custom settings now allow for three different levels of dynamic range compression for AC3 and DTS audio.

The shutdown options are now organized into a dedicated UI that allows users to quit, sleep or power off after a specified period of time. Support for Apple Remote, full screen menus, and plug-in installation has also been improved.

Plex is still considered a beta program, although the latest versions provide a variety of tools for accessing and managing online video, photo, iTunes content, local media, and more. The interface also offers iTunes visualizers and Sparkle updates.

Plex 0.8.3 is now available for free, although the development team accepts donations.







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  1. LEStudios

    Banned

    Joined: Jul 2008

    +1

    Yeah the deserve it!

    Its works well like its made by Apple.

  1. migs647

    Fresh-Faced Recruit

    Joined: Aug 2005

    +1

    Great app!

    This was the app I was waiting for updates to before I upgraded one of my machines to Snow Leopard. So far works great! I'm very pleased with this app. If you don't know what plex is and the powers of it, you really need to give it a shot and pay attention. I have 100% cut off my cable / satellite. Wonderful program. Thanks to all the Plex developers for their free ongoing support.

  1. boazh

    Fresh-Faced Recruit

    Joined: Jul 2004

    +1

    Awesome app

    I got rid of both my AppleTvs for a Mac Mini running Plex! No more editing tags yaeh!

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