Is Front Row Working And Up To Date ...

Hi, Is the MacBook or the iMac a better media server? I would primarily leave it attached to a television and play iTunes Videos via Front Row. Thanks.

If you want a media server you're proably better of buying a Mac that doesn't have a screen like the Mac mini.

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    Can anyone recommend a device to make Front Row work on a non intel- G-5?
    I want to hook up my old power pc (non-intel) G-5 to my new Sony with an HDMI cable and use
    front row to access home movies stored on the computer.
    thanks

    Front Row is included with Mac OS X 10.5.x (Leopard) for all Macs.
    -Doug

  • Does front row work

    does front row work with mountain lion

    No, it is incompatible and has been withdrawn by Apple.
    If you read the other 150 threads on the subject in this forum you may find a workaround.

  • Front Row up and down now nothing..

    Hey All
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    I dont see any IR receiver tab to click and unclick in prefs>Security, heck the IR doesnt show up in System Profiler under usb.. my isight cam works perfectly. I have repaired permissions as i do all the time but to no avail..
    how can i fix this? any tips? Surely i dont need a new battery after a week? ive hardly used it.. the thing is brand new..
    any help would be appreciated.

    well i had to call apple tonight for peace of mind.. we ran a series of tests, zapping pram, trying out a new account etc and the IR Receiver is deader than a do do, i know the remote works because i held it up to the camera in isight and saw the dot flashing.. anyway im taking it to my local apple dealer tomorrow to get fixed.. a one week old macbook pro and this happens.. how does it happen on a brand new machine? very strange!

  • Front Row worked well in Lion. What about in Mountain Lion?

    No comment at this stage.

    Hi there Lostmyshoe,
    Yes, Front Row worked in Lion after reinstalling.
    See the following:
    How to install Front Row on OS X Lion
    One feature of prior versions of OS X that Apple removed in Lion was FrontRow, which some people used regularly to view photos and videos. Here is how to reinstall ... ~ by Topher Kessler 
    reviews.cnet.com/.../how-to-install-front-row-on-os-x-lion - Cached
    More results from reviews.cnet.com »
    I would still like to know how to make it work in Mountain Lion - will continue searching for a method.

  • Does Front Row work with PowerPC G4?

    Does Front Row work with PowerPC G4? Where can I get it?

    There are ways, but it has limited ablities since you don't have the IR based remote needed. There is a "hack" of sorts which tricks front row to install on other Macs. I have it on my Power Mac G4 and my ibook as well. Just do a google search.
    There is nothing illegal about the hack since you download the free update from the apple website. All the hack does it make the installer think you have a iMac or Macbook Pro.

  • MBP Clamshell Mode - DVI to TV Adapter - Front Row Works - But No Video?

    Hi all,
    Have picked up an Apple DVI to TV adapter for my MB Pro. Have successfully got it to work in clamshell mode displaying Front Row on the TV without the external Mouse or keyboard.
    However, it will not play videos or movies on the TV.
    If I keep the lid open, it will play the video/movie on both displays as hoped. However, when I close the lid, all other Front Row stuff works - but no video picture! Is this some sort of overlay issue? How can I fix this? I do NOt want to burn my LCD when using it this way - would be a waste.
    Please pass on any thoughts!
    Thanks,
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    I also have this exact same problem. A little annoying since I have just spent $A35 on the mini dvi to dvi adapter and another $A50 on a good quality DVI cable. My LCD tv is set to millions of colors so that is not the issue.
    I have a 2.0Ghz Core2Duo Macbook. A quick google search If anyone knows how to fix it I'd be very grateful.

  • Front Row Freezes and has Glitches with DVDs

    I already posted this in another forum, but someone suggested I post it here.
    Whenever I start a DVD using Front Row, about 1 in every 5 times the screen will remain black and nothing will happen, and I can't even force quit to get out, I have to do a force shut down. This is infuriating when all I want to do is watch a DVD and I have to restart the whole computer. What could be causing this? When the thing actually DOES play dvds, the screen has glitches, like pink and green random images that resembles when an old Nintendo system is crashing. Please help if you can!! Thanks in advance.

    I sure haven't. I must note, also, that it's not just with DVDs. Video files on the hard drive have the problem, as well.
    Someone mentioned that the VGA dongle might be the culprit but that doesn't make sense. The computer with an external display works fine until Front Row is used. And, as I stated earlier, it doesn't seem to matter with my situation if I have an external display connected or not.
    My personal opinion is that there's a conflict with some third-party codecs on the system. For example, I have installed the Perian components and ffmpeg. Since I have some free time this weekend, I'll be removing these and see if the problems persist.

  • Front Row slideshows and purchased music

    When i create a slideshow in Iphoto and add music to it from a purchased song/protected song it plays the slideshow in Iphoto with the music. However if I then try to play the slideshow from Front Row it will play the slideshow but without the music. If I substitute the song with a non purchased song it plays fine from front row. Is there a problem playing slideshows from Front Row using a Purchased Song as the background music?

    I had the exact same problem before but I fixed my problem through iphoto and it worked on my front row photo gallery; all you have to do is open iphoto, click the play button (at the bottom left corner), you will find a slideshow window, select the music tab at the top, choose sample music or itunes (your music library) or garageband, choose a track and click *_save settings_* to make the background music work in front row. Please try my experience and good luck.
    Cheers.

  • New Front Row, iTunes and Quick Time updater

    For user that not aware, there is a new updater for mac which is Front Row 1.3, iTunes 7.0.0 and QuickTime 7.1.3.
    For my self, I think the iTunes 7.0.0 is excellent, I found it helpfull to categorize the video and TVshow that I have into a big art image with all the titles next to it instead of showing all as list or as icon in previous iTunes. Not to mention that we can buy a full length dvd movie ($9.99).
    I wish the price is the same as songs or regular video ($2.99)...lol
    http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
    Check the link above or use your software updater on your apple menu bar.
    Good Luck and Enjoy.

    The Updates
    A. iTunes
    I like the new iTunes a lot, but my major problem is that my music videos (from iTunes store and other sources) are in my music library! When I am typing or on the internet, iTunes is in mini player mode. All of a sudden a video window pops up and starts playing (what else) a video. I don't like that. The music and video mix transfers over to the iPod also. The main reason I don't like it (on the iPod) is because the audio for a video is different than the original song. An example of this is, Don't Speak -by: No doubt.
    B. Front Row
    I always liked Front Row and don't really notice any changes to it. It used to be a little slow on the exit, but after the update works like normal again. Therefore, I assume the update for Front Row was for the inner workings of the application. No complaints here.
    C. Quick Time
    I don't really use Quick Time. I do most of my video watching in iTunes of Front Row because I don't have to pay Apple to watch stuff full screen with those applications. Although, most of my videos are in Quick Time format because it takes anywhere from two (2) too thirty (30) seconds for Front Row to load Windows Media Video files from my external HD. (I guess that IS a complaint for Front Row, but don't tell him. ^_^)
    D. iPod v. 1.2
    Nice! 1) I can adjust the screen brightness (to conserve battery life). 2) Quick scroll thinggy (I lack the technical jargon to describe it). 3) Screen has a little brightness while it's connected to my computer. 'Nuf said.
    E. Summary
    I update anything Apple tells me to. But I am having some regrets about iTunes. Nothing that is going to make me uninstall iTunes and reinstall it from a CD (say... the CD that came with my iPod). I have sent a suggestion to Apple, so if you don't like the way things are, I suggest you do the same because posting here will do little to get it fixed. To do it, go to the menu bar while in iTunes and click:
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    It should be something similar in Windows, if any of you guys and gals are reading this. Everything else is fine.

  • Front Row Graphics and Pointer issues

    Greetings Everyone,
    I've noticed graphical glitches (visible white lines) in Front Row which seem to outline main categories and sub categories. It's very inconsistent as some disappear after selecting category with arrow keys. Additionally, after exiting Front Row, my mouse pointer disappears and requires for me to move mouse for 3-4 seconds before re-appearing. Any input or similar symptoms would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks in Advance.
    Message was edited by: cvela

    Hi Ann,
    You can open Disk Utility which is located in the Utilities folder in Applications and verify/repair your disk. It may also be helpful to repair Disk Permissions of Macintosh HD. After you do that, I suggest restarting to make sure that your iMac is running at its best performance.
    I hope this helps you!
    -Jason

  • Itunes / Front Row mp4 and avi and xvid

    Hello.
    I have started collecting and moving my videos to my macbook.
    From my linux/windows days I have avi xvid/divx files.
    I have divx player installed on my mac and those files play fine if I click on them.
    They also will play if I put them in my movie folder and use front row.
    If I try to move avi and xvid to itunes. They will not import.
    I assume this is the case becuase itunes is only allowing files into itunes lib that will sync and play on a vid ipod?
    However with the move to appleTV and such there are those that are going to want a HQ video that maynot sync on ipod.
    Basicly, I just need to know what format I need to start experimenting as far as size/quality ratio so that I can move my vids to that format.
    Thanks for your help.
    T

    If I try to move avi and xvid to itunes. They will not import.
    I assume this is the case becuase itunes is only allowing files into itunes lib that will sync and play on a vid ipod?
    Close... Quicktime has to be able to support the formats for them to be accepted into iTunes.

  • Does Front Row work with Airport Express?

    I"m a bit confused by the new Front Row feature of the iMac G5. I'd be happy with EITHER my TV, with a signal from my Mac via Airport Express (with video output to the TV) to watch videos, control itunes etc.
    Or, I'd perhaps consider having the iMac G5 in the living room, to watch TV, videos, DVD's, control iTunes.
    However, it seems this solution doesn't do everything. You still need your iMac, and you need your TV. What's the point of integration if it doesn't integrate?
    Having a TV and an iMac sitting side by side seems a bit pointless.

    According to Business Week: "Airport Express can already be used to stream music from a Mac or a PC's iTunes playlist to home stereos. And Apple launched its current flagship Wi-Fi router, the Airport Extreme, months ahead of the official industry ratification of the 802.11g standard. It might do something similar with a new Airport lineup before the 802.11n standard is ratified."

  • Front Row, iTunes, and Rentals

    Is Front Row going to be updated, when AppleTV is updated, so I can rent from front row or even watch Rented Movies from Front Row?

    It is a good question... I guess we have the answer given that the @tv has been updated.

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