Customer Reviews

Xplay 2

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

An undervalued feature of this software is its ability to let you read and write a Mac formatted iPod in Windows, both through its native XPlay interface and iTunes for Windows. Granted, the extra translation layer (borrowed directly from their MacDrive software) slows the process down a little but the flexibility is well worth it if, like me, you have both Macs and Windows machines. (NB: If you use MacDrive you don't need XPlay to access a Mac-formatted iPod in iTunes for Windows - that capability comes built in.)

I don't care for the native XPlay interface personally: why make something look and act like Windows Explorer when Explorer is only marginally functional? but more importantly, XPlay doesn't support Smart Playlists, to which I am addicted. I use it strictly for its cross-platform capability.

Overall I am happy with this software. It stays out of the way when I don't need it and works seemlessly when I do. If you're running Windows ME/2K/XP and have a Windows-formatted iPod I'm not sure what its value is, but if you're running and older version of Windows or (like me) want to share an iPod between a Mac and Windows, XPlay is indispensable.

I installed it and that is all there is too it. Within a minute of installing XPlay I was transfering music to my iPod. It was as easy as using any other disk on my Windows XP computer. I can do everything I did with iTunes, but it just feels better, more "Windows" with XPlay. It really is one of the easiest programs I have ever used.

Also, a friend of mine uses XPlay with his Windows Me system. With XPlay we were able to copy music off his iPod and save it to his PC. Pretty cool!!!

I was leary when I first read reviews on here about both XPlay and Mediafour as a company. I am not sure what experience others had on here, but for my money this is a first rate program.

I received a IPod Nano as a gift. I've been listening to music on my Dell Axim so I keep my music library (mostly paid Yahoo subscription music without the drm anymore) on Windows Media Player 11 (latest version). The IPod is great as it is, far faster than the Axim, which uses a flash cards. However, the Ipod is an Apple product and Apple doesn't allow any synchronization outside of Itunes. To me WMP provides a far better shuffling environment onto my nano, so I was able to stick with WMP thanks to Xplay.

Pros:
-Xplay allows Windows Media Player to send music onto the Ipod, and allow them to be recognized.
-Xplay converts any wma files into mp3 when you shuffle music onto ipod since ipod cannot play any wmas.

Cons
-Apple continues to update their software and block Xplay from working (their nasty hatred of microsoft). So make sure your Xplay is up to date and don't let Itunes update your Ipod or software.
-There are no clear instructions, but Windows Media Player 11 and 10 work great for me.

Remember, this product is not VISTA compatible. That is coming out later this year.

I use both a Mac and PC--This made my Ipod a lot more fun.

I have a previous review on this product. I love it, except my new laptop Vista, so i have to wait for XPlay 3.

If you have Vista, wait until Feb 2008 when Xplay3 comes out! Other wise, this is a great Drag and drop program for IPODs on your XP or later Operating System, and from what I read...Mac aswell.

Enjoy

No need to look further. This is the software to fix all of your ipod problems.

Is there sucha thing as NO STARS? I was told I could program my Ipod on my Windows ME Gateway computer using this disc...packaging on disc box and case says same...It has turned out to be a bust...no can do...money down the drain. Anyone want to buy it and try it? ...It was a waste of money to me. No instructions, no phone support to get help WHILE trying to utelize it ..BUST. MY Ipod still isn't programmed..,.another waste of money as it turns out..to date..purchased week before Christmas...

I was under the impression that this program would allow you to sync seamlessly with itunes. I did not know at the time of purchase that you had to go through the xplay interface. It does allow you to download all of your songs to the computer from the ipod but there is freeware that allows you to do the same thing. It did save me from losing all my songs but I lost all my ratings. That information does not transfer.

I have been buying software for computers for almost 20 years now, and this is one of the worst experiences I've ever had with a software purchase. Despite the fancy "iPod family" packaging, there is no manual in the box. The support info on the CD is skeletal, as is the website. Upon calling Media4 customer support, the individual I talked with knew next to nothing about the XP operating system - even though the program is marketed to both Windows and Mac users. There is better freeware out there that actually does what, as far as I can tell, Xplay only says it does.