[hmurchison]

www.ripitapp.com

http://multiplexapp.com/

Originally Posted by Multiplex Multiplex utilizes some of the best features of Apple's OS X operating system. Instead of scanning only a single folder for movies, Multiplex plugs into the power of Spotlight. Without having to search or scan, OS X tells us about all of the movies you have on your computer - including any that you may have in your DVD drive. Once a movie is imported into Multiplex, you can download the metadata for that movie by Title, or more specifically, the UPC code, if it is available. Multiplex returns a series of possible matches (although a UPC search almost always returns only a single match) for you to choose from. Multiplex aggregates multiple sources of information to automatically fill in as much information for you as possible. Multiplex is always aware of the media available to you. Movies that may have existed on an external drive will fade out slightly if the media becomes unavailable. Plug the drive back in, and within seconds, all of your movies will light up and the play buttons will become active. This feature makes it easy to store movies on multiple removable storage devices, manage metadata even when media is unavailable, and have immediate access to media as soon as it's plugged in. Simply click one of the several strategically placed Play buttons on available media, and your movie is launched in Apple's built-in DVD player. Soon, the integration of Multiplex with the Discident service will be complete, meaning that in many cases, Multiplex will automatically retrieve metadata for you, making your experience that much smoother, cleaner, and prettier.

Originally Posted by Multiplex Features for Version 1.0We're currently in beta, and below we've listed the major features of Multiplex - those that are done, and those that are in progress. Once all of the items are checked off, Multiplex will be released as 1.0. If you buy now, as each feature is completed, we will release an automatic update. We've also included some teaser 1.5 features that are currently in the labs - and will be a free upgrade to all 1.0 users! Get Multiplex now - when 1.0 is released, the price will go up!

Version 1.0 features

• Beautifully minimal interface hides a powerful engine
• Optimized for Leopard (10.5)
• Integrated with Amazon.com
• Takes full advantage of Core Animation
• Multiple views: full-screen, stadium, cover-flow, grid

• Keyboard navigation
• Automatic movie recognition through Discident
• Browse movies on computers on the same network
• Search for and download metadata
• Grouping of discs into sets

• Automatic grouping of sets when available
• Uservoice feedback engine built-in
• Manages DVDs, DVD backups
• Convert other formats to DVDMedia bundles
• View all/view only available media button

Version 1.1 features

• LAN presence awareness of other Multiplex instances
• LAN based streaming of movies
• Stream to Boxee
• Stream to PS3
• Built-in DVD player
• Support for other media formats
• Automatic grouping of sets when available

I think I want this. I haven't started ripping my discs because I haven't wanted to go through the hassle but if Ripit and Multiplex work well together in a pipeline I'm all for it. I don't see how they are getting past the MPAA lawyers but it's worth a try.

[turtle]

Why wouldn't they get past the MPAA lawyers. Rippers for PCs are being sold on store shelves. This is one thing I've never understood about the DMCA.

That being said I like what I'm seeing here too. I'll have to look more into this one. Thanks for sharing.

[hmurchison]

I just want my shelf space back. I only have about 120 movies and a good portion of my Entertainment Center is dedicated to DVD and HD-DVD. I would love to take the DVDs and rip'em and just have HD-DVD and Blu-ray movies shelved.

Soooo tempting to get a Mac mini and run this and more on it.

[turtle]

I'm liking the idea of streaming to my PS3. Then some of the videos I want in DVD quality can be streamed while most are going to go through my Apple TV via iTunes.

Then I would have my Blu-Ray disks on disk form since I haven't taken the time to figure out how to rip them yet. That's next though.