Does anyone use the Manta with front row and there mac pro? I am planning on ordering the Manta, and a apple remote. I was just wondering everyones thoughts on the Manta? Does it cut in and out at all?
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front row with mac pro and Manta TR1
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kwood
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Than why would he waste his money on an apple remote? There are better bluetooth options out there.
Thats what the Manta T1 is, its a IR receiver. Should I just go with a bluetooth controller? What would you recommend?
i dont know but i would consider this
I downloaded a trial of their app because i have a IR Reciever that I used on my Windows Media Center-they claim it works with the Manta which it does except for one thing-i cant get front row to work, itunes worked-i didnt try the other apps but i didnt care because all i wanted was Front Row
My point is that I dont think that any kind of manuplation, regardless of what it is will not get front row onto Mac Pros-i would consider Media Central if you really want that kind of centeralized app
EDIT-Manta i dont believe works with bluetooth devices-check their site
I downloaded a trial of their app because i have a IR Reciever that I used on my Windows Media Center-they claim it works with the Manta which it does except for one thing-i cant get front row to work, itunes worked-i didnt try the other apps but i didnt care because all i wanted was Front Row
My point is that I dont think that any kind of manuplation, regardless of what it is will not get front row onto Mac Pros-i would consider Media Central if you really want that kind of centeralized app
EDIT-Manta i dont believe works with bluetooth devices-check their site
kered22
macrumors 6502
Actually, FrontRow will work on the MacPro. I have it running on mine right now. 🙂 Some variation and experimentation may be required depending on what mouse driver you use, but this will get it running:
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2006110314322775
Remote wise, you may want to consider the Keyspan FrontRow Remote. I originally got it for my G5, but it works great on my MacPro.
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2006110314322775
Remote wise, you may want to consider the Keyspan FrontRow Remote. I originally got it for my G5, but it works great on my MacPro.
Yes I have it working on my mac pro thats why I am asking. I used the same like kered22 pointed out.
I couldn't get this to work...when I got to the first reference of the kext for the IOUSB, mine did not have any way to reveal the contents and all the stuff after that...am I missing something?