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This article is about the Macintosh computer application. For the BBC Radio 4 programme, see Front Row (radio).
Front Row
Developer:Apple Inc.
Latest release:1.4 / March 22, 2007 (released with Apple TV)
OS:Apple Mac OS X v10.4
Genre:Media Center
License:Proprietary
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Front Row is a software application for Apple's Macintosh computers that acts as a front-end for QuickTime, DVD Player and the iTunes and iPhoto libraries and allows for users to browse media on their computers using the Apple Remote. The concept behind the product is similar to that of Microsoft's Windows Media Center. The software is included on all shipping Macs (although not enabled on the Mac Pro). It was announced by Steve Jobs at an Apple special event on October 12, 2005.

Apple TV uses a new version of Front Row and also uses the Apple Remote. Apple has announced that this Front Row will be included with Mac OS X Leopard.[1]

Notes

  • The digital audio out port will function as a line-level port, ie: the volume from this port cannot be controlled via the remote.
  • Front Row can also be accessed using ⌘+⎋ (Command Key and Escape) or F1 (depending on the computer), useful if the remote control has been broken or misplaced
  • All media types playable by QuickTime or QuickTime components (including DIVX and Windows Media) can be played in Front Row so long as the correct components are installed; it indexes all files under the Movies subfolder of the user's home directory, regardless of whether they are included in the iTunes library.
  • Widescreen movies from Final Cut Pro are displayed with the incorrect aspect ratio.
  • Just as with Exposé, Dashboard and the minimise effect, Front Row also has a slow motion mode which is accessed by using the shift key when opening or closing Front Row.
  • With a little work you can play add Internet Radio in FrontRow

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