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(More customer reviews)I have the version that comes with a 1Gb Compact Flash drive.I have updated the firmware to the latest version (1.22) and I am happy with the Max Media Dock, but it could be much more.
The built-in software plays videos prepared with special software.The format can not be played by any other player.It works well, and stores about 30 minutes of video per 100 Megabytes.Unfortunately, it does not loop videos, and you can not fast forward or use the position slider to move through a video.If you break a 30 minute show into 5 minute sections, the player exits after each section and you have to start the next by hand.If you store a 30 minute show as one file you have to watch from the beginning with no way to fast forward if you already watched the first 10 minutes.
The built-in software plays MP3s fairly well.It automatically loops all of the MP3 files in a directory, with options to repeat a single song and repeat all songs in the directory.Shuffle play is also available.There are controls to fast forward, rewind, and switch to the next or previous track.You can also use the position slider to move through the song.(If the video player had the same controls, I would love it!)Unfortunately, it is not aware of the MP3 header.I have not been able to figure out exactly why it uses the order it does for songs.MP3 playback is scratchy for high recording levels.
For added functionality, it comes with a freeware application called MoonShell that plays MPG movies and MP3 music.The MP3 player in MoonShell avoids the scratchiness of the built in player, and includes a software volume control.MoonShell also displays text files and a rather broad selection of image files.
Homebrew applications are spotty on the Max Media Dock.The Media Dock is fairly new, and many applications simply can not deal with it.
Conclusion
I am happy with my Media Dock, but the built-in applications are pretty rough and homebrew support is spotty.
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