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30 Mar 2009
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Type: Time limited demo
Platform: Windows XP, Windows Vista
Manufacturer: MediaMan
Size: 8.4MB
Number of Downloads: 5540
Price: $39.95
If we have one thing in common, most of us have an extensive media collection. This can include your CDs, books, DVDs, video games, as well as your paintings. The problem is, knowing, remembering your catalogue and who is still borrowing one of your old DVDs. If you’re one of these people that likes to lend someone an audio CD, you may find that they’re not always so keen on giving it back.
Getting your media collection catalogued is the biggest problem. You could setup your own database and input the information manually. The other alternative is one of the many media cataloging applications available for your PC.
If you have a Mac, you may be aware of the superb Delicious Library. This tool enables you to scan in the barcode from your media collection, extract the information from your local Amazon, then stack the products on a virtual shelf. MediaMan is a very similar application for the PC.
Once you’ve scanned in the barcode from your DVDs, CDs and other media, MediaMan will take the title, description, artwork and other elements from the Amazon database. You can then assign tags for each product. For instance, you may want to tag ‘war’ to some of your DVDs, so when you want to watch a war movie, simply enter the tag and associated DVDs will be displayed.
You can also track and show borrowed items within MediaMan. Better still, you can even associated the relevant audio and video files to each imported media, so you can play the movie directly from your catalogue.
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I have discarded hundreds of jewel cases, so of course I have lost the bar code for many cd's is there another way one can enter album details ?
Posted by: william 03 Dec 2008
Great Program
I've been using MediaMan since it was free. When it became shareware, I didn't hesitate to pay for it. Worth every cent... This is such an easy program to use, and there are several ways to view your lists. I use it for DVD's but it can easily be used for almost anything.
Posted by: Norma 23 Feb 2007
Worth every cent and then some!
I've been using MediaMan for a couple of years, starting back when it was free. And I didn't hesitate to pay when it became shareware, because nothing else compares for cataloging my DVD collection. Simple to use, attractive interface, and tech support is good.
Posted by: Norma 02 Feb 2007
MediaMan is priceless
Great software! Easy to use from go, catalogues your collection with ease,you can add notes and any info you would want, and when you print out your CD, DVD, Tape, or Book lists,it gives you a total value for insurance purposes if required. Most comprehensive and easiest database to use that I have found - and it looks the part as well!
Posted by: Scotorca 02 Feb 2007
Awesome program
MediaMan is the best....easy to use, attractive, can't say enough good about it. I use it to catalogue my DVD's, but you can also use it for books, cd's, videotapes, basically any collection. Check it out...you won't want to use anything else. Oh, and the best part? It's FREE!
Posted by: N 22 Aug 2005