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Downloads:
26,320
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Additional Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
May 03, 2007
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Publisher's description of Orb 2.0.0885
From Orb Networks:Orb provides the ability to MyCast. MyCasting gives the user instant access to photos, music, videos, live television, and other digital content on their home PC at anytime and from any internet-connected device, such as a mobile phone, PDA or laptop. Orb is first of its kind to allow consumers mobile access to all of their digital media. It is completely secure while having no restrictions in its use. Using any web browser, Orb allows user to connect to their home computer and the ability to stream digital content located on their PC.
Version 2.0.0885 adds support for PSP audio streaming, and File Browser enhancements and fixes.
Editor's review of Orb 2.0.0885
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- "Stream your media anywhere"
- Version reviewed: Orb 2.0.0885
This is not a flashback to the chart-defying tricks of ambient house music progenitors The Orb, although if you have their music you can use this Orb to play it anywhere. No, this Orb melds module-based personal portals with your hard drive's media content and lets you stream it to almost any Internet-connected handheld device.
The setup will probably be challenging to users who aren't familiar with how to open ports, but, fortunately, there's plenty of help in Orb's user forums. Once you're good to go, the program launches in your browser and you can choose whether you want your video module to be front and center, how wide your music module should be, and if you really need yet another weather widget.
Uploading your media files is a time-consuming and tedious process that could be greatly improved upon. After that, you can "MyCast" them. MyCasting is what Orb's publisher calls Webcasting when done with its program. If your home PC has coaxial access, you can stream television, as well as photos, video files, and music.
By circumventing the need to reload media files on a second machine and having the handheld connection, Orb seems pretty nifty. The system requirements, though, are stringent, and the upload process is slow-going, making this a useful product with room for improvement.
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User reviews of Orb 2.0.0885
- Average user rating: 3.4 stars out of 22 votes
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Orb 2.0.0885
Pros: the greatest!!!
Cons: processor hog... 2.6ghz p4 is meager for this app.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Orb 2.0.0885
"The best on the (free) market"
Pros: Better than other media centres (Red Kawa's 'Media Centre')
Great for streaming to games consoles (Wii, PS3, Xbox 360)
Cons: For amateurs the installation could be a bit tricky - setting up port forwards and firewall exceptions. but there's a great community forum.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Orb 2.0.0885
Pros: What is better than listening to you music where ever you are , this is so great.
Cons: nothing
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: Orb 2.0.0885
Pros: useful
Cons: takes 3 days and a year to use
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