PC World: "Streaming media services like Netflix and Hulu are so convenient that you can easily to forget the simple pleasures of digital ownership. Sure, it’s nice to be able to watch movies from anywhere, but you don’t get the comfort of knowing that the file is sitting on your hard drive, ready to play at a moment’s notice.
If you want the best of both worlds, consider Plex, an application that simplifies the tasks of organizing your media content and streaming it to other computers or devices."
Tech Raptor - Plex is a phenomenal media solution for people with a ton of digital media, who want it organized, categorized, and kept track of. I recently switched to Windows 8 on my new laptop (Lenovo ThinkPad Twist) and found that the same application I was using on my Windows 7 machine did not work as well on Windows 8. After looking into it, I found that there was now an app designed for Windows 8! Sure, it was a few bucks, but Plex is such a solid program there was no reason to feel like it was a ripoff.
Plex itself is a free service. This app is specifically for accessing your media on Windows 8.
I run Sickbeard alongside SABnzbd with usenet downloading to automatically download my shows, rename them, then ping plex to update. I use couchpotato with SABnzbd to do the saem with movies.
Plex is free, and this app is only $3. I haven't tried XBMC, so I can't say which is better. But Plex is an awesome solution.
-Rutledge
sounds to me like you have a rather convoluted and complex setup. Nicely done though.
@Crazay I do indeed have a complex setup! I'm actually in the process of creating a walkthrough on how to do it!
-Rutledge
I actually would like that write up, i would like something that would auto download the shows i watch so i dont have to check each day the show airs.
Engadget - Well, the guys and gals over at Plex are on a roll right now. Less than a week ago they took the wraps off myPlex then, just a couple of days ago, new versions of the desktop and mobile clients hit the web alongside updated server software. Now the streaming media service is landing on the newly revamped Google TV.
MacStrories: If you’re serious about your media library, you’ve probably heard of Plex: dubbed as the “solution for local and online media”, Plex is a fantastic multi-platform media center that runs on Macs and Windows PCs and has great iOS and Android clients.
