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PDA streaming mp3?

  • 13-03-2004 5:33pm
    #1
    Zab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭


    I have a Dell PDA with an 802.11b CF card. Does anybody know of a program that will let me play MP3s hosted on a PC on the network? I'm imagining something that will be able to catalog the MP3s, rather than just reading them over a file share. I can put software on the PC if needed.

    Any idea?

    Zab.


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  • #2
    flywheel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,027 ✭✭✭flywheel


    you can use a tool like Resco Explorer to 'map' a network drive so it is directly accessible through the Pocket PC file system and have the likes of Windows Media Player play them back (if they are in a supported format), alternatively if you want a more focused / fully featured MP3 app I've used WithMP3 for a long time and find it a great app

    BrianG


  • #3
    Zab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭Zab


    Thanks Brian, that combo looks like it will work well. I was hoping for something with a server side component, so that it didn't have to work over a windows fileshare, but I guess I'll have to make do.

    Zab.


  • #4
    shurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 458 ✭✭shurl


    Zab, prob not what you are looking for, but...

    I'm using Windows media Encoder to stream my mp3's from my main pc.

    So on my Axim, I just fire up Windows Media player and goto url. i.e (http://10.0.0.1:1865)

    Works a treat, only downside is you have no control over the tracks being played...


    S.


  • #5
    flywheel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,027 ✭✭✭flywheel


    Originally posted by Zab
    I was hoping for something with a server side component, so that it didn't have to work over a windows fileshare,

    fair enough - just found mapping and setting up playlists the easiest option for my MP3 collection

    maybe you should try shoutcasting with this player then: GSPlayer

    windows media player / real one mobile player can also connect media streams if you want to go down that route

    BrianG


  • #6
    Zab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭Zab


    Thanks for that. To be honest, the Resco/WithMP3 combination is actually what I am looking for, I just have a severe dislike/distrust of windows file shares. That other application looks endearingly free, so I may have a look at it also! I just haven't had the time to go back to any of this lately, but I'll try to let you know how I get on.

    Thanks again,
    Zab


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