Boxee 1.5 & Fall Software Update

[marcel]

Version 1.5 of Boxee is currently being tested by Boxee Box Early Access users and will soon be available in Beta. We plan to release 1.5 together with Live TV later in January. Here’s some of the new features you can look forward to on the Boxee Box…

PC Update
As many of you know we have been working on new versions for PC, Mac and Ubuntu. Today we are releasing a version of 1.5 for these platforms.

You can find this new version of Boxee for Mac, Windows, and Linux below:

Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.6+ (Intel only)
Ubuntu 11.10 (32 bit)


As a platform, we have been able to bring Boxee for Computers to about 85% of the Boxee Box in terms of features and functionality. Due to extensive DRM and certification requirements premium apps will not be available on the downloadable version of Boxee, most notably Netflix, VUDU, and Pandora (click here for a full list).

However, if you are using Boxee for file playback you should be pleasantly surprised with better file support, a new on screen display, better networking support, and a host of other features you can read about here.

This 1.5 release will be the last version of Boxee for PC/Mac/Ubuntu. It will be available on Boxee.tv through the end of January.

...see the blog post at http://blog.boxee.tv/2011/12/26/boxe...ftware-update/

[MattsShack]

Thank you for the Update and the release!

[jmk_428]

Version 1.5 of Boxee is currently being tested by Boxee Box Early Access users and will soon be available in Beta. We plan to release 1.5 together with Live TV later in January. Here’s some of the new features you can look forward to on the Boxee Box…

PC Update
As many of you know we have been working on new versions for PC, Mac and Ubuntu. Today we are releasing a version of 1.5 for these platforms.

You can find this new version of Boxee for Mac, Windows, and Linux below:

Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.6+ (Intel only)
Ubuntu 11.10 (32 bit)


As a platform, we have been able to bring Boxee for Computers to about 85% of the Boxee Box in terms of features and functionality. Due to extensive DRM and certification requirements premium apps will not be available on the downloadable version of Boxee, most notably Netflix, VUDU, and Pandora (click here for a full list).

However, if you are using Boxee for file playback you should be pleasantly surprised with better file support, a new on screen display, better networking support, and a host of other features you can read about here.

...see the blog post at http://blog.boxee.tv/2011/12/26/boxe...ftware-update/

Given this is the last version of PC, any suggestions on Boxee alternatives?

[jaybbb]

How do we get into the early user access program for boxee box ?

Thanks !

[mike71]

I would suggest XBMC is a pretty decent alternative to Boxee on the PC.

[Jesseblue]

the overlay looks pretty sweet..! cant wait to get the dongle...

[darcilicious]

Given this is the last version of PC, any suggestions on Boxee alternatives?

In no particular order:

http://xbmc.org/
https://www.plexapp.com/
https://www.moovida.com/
http://www.mythbuntu.org/
http://www.team-mediaportal.com/

[Jesseblue]

don't have the software yet but the location of icons for files and apps are switched plus different icon for the web? c'mon...you need a little bit of consistency...

[Fredalert]

don't have the software yet but the location of icons for files and apps are switched plus different icon for the web? c'mon...you need a little bit of consistency...

are u serious ?

First time i felt i had to post here.., cant believe ppl acctually have the nerve..


GJ Team Boxee! Love the new PC Version so far, and I cant wait for the update on the box

[darcilicious]

don't have the software yet but the location of icons for files and apps are switched plus different icon for the web?

Switched and different compared to what? Unless you're running the same version on the Box and on a computer, I don't think you can comment regarding differences...