MediaCentral get a new engine in 2.6.2

July 26, 2007   0 Comments
Equinux, one of the leaders in MacHTPC software, has release MediaCentral 2.6.2. This latest version of their popular software includes several revamped features, additional PPC support, and stability improvements. Several minor fixes to the audio side have also been made.

The most significant update is the TV Module. MediaCentral now features the same TV engine used in The Tube, their software for TubeStick. Utilizing the Altivec-Engine for de-interlacing video, PPC users will notice significant performance improvements. Video quality should be smoother and with less skipping and hesitation, which is always encouraging to hear.

In addition to the new TV Module engine, TV channel searching and audio track selection has been improved. Can't forget about the Czechs as they get improved localized channel information. All the other features, such as YouTube browsing, iPhoto viewing, and playing your favorite iTunes are still exceeding our expectations for a HTPC application. (We just wish the demo was longer.)

To check out Equinux's MediaCentral 2.6.2 you may download the demo version from their website. For existing users who have registered versions (2.x and later), the update is free.

Labels: MediaCentral, The Tube