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Plex for iOS and Android ($1.99 and $2.20). Save 60% Back to School Sale

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Plex for iOS and Android ($1.99 and $2.20). Save 60% Back to School Sale
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easternculture on 26/08/2013 - 20:40 itunes.apple.com (1167 clicks)

Plex is on sale for 2 days

Android and iOS versions Available

Was $5 to $5.50

Save ~ 60% off.

Here is the link for the Android Version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexapp.an…

Enjoy

Plex for iOS

Plex for iOS brings the power of Plex to your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. With Plex, you can stream your music, videos and photos from your home computers running Plex Media Server (available from http://www.plexapp.com/) and access content from a wide range of channels. Channels are available for apps like Aperture, iTunes and iPhoto, or online services like YouTube, Vimeo and Revision3. There's also a remote control feature for Plex Media Center.

Additionally, you can sign up for the myPlex service, which lets you connect to servers shared with you by your friends, queue videos from your web browser to watch later, and connect to your Plex Media Server at home wherever you are in the world via Wi-Fi or a celluar connection, with no configuration necessary!

Plex Media Server streams your media directly from your computer, so there's no need to convert before viewing. Plex is smart, too - if your media isn't already in a format your device can play, it'll convert it on-the-fly.

Plex for Android

*** BACK TO SCHOOL SALE!!!***
Welcome to Plex!
Plex is a media platform that is capable of organizing your media so that it can be viewed by any Plex app. In addition to allowing you to view all of your music, photos and videos, you can access online content from many of your favorite online providers via Plex channels. Plex currently supports over 200 channels including CNET, YouTube, Vimeo, Revision3 and many other popular online sources. With Plex Media Server for Mac you can stream additional content from Aperture, iPhoto, and iTunes.
New to Plex? Start with these simple steps:
1. Install the Plex Media Server - it's a free download here: http://plexapp.com/getplex. This is absolutely required to run Plex for Android.
2. Go through the setup process and add all your media.
3. Access your media from any Plex app, they're available for Android, iOS, Mac, Linux, Windows, Roku devices, Samsung TVs, LG TVs, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do I access my media from outside the home?
A: Signup for myPlex. Log into myPlex on the server side, and from the Plex apps.
We have a very active and very helpful user community. Please check at http://forums.plexapp.com for general questions, tips and help and here for a more comprehensive FAQ: http://wiki.plexapp.com/index.php/Android_FAQ.
Follow @plexapp on Twitter or Facebook for announcements and updates. Subscribe to elan.plexapp.com for general Plex news.
Caveats and Disclaimers:
* Plex streams video and audio, which can consume lots of bandwidth - be sure you have a healthy data plan before you start using 3G and 4G connections to stream your movies.
• With the wide array of Android devices that Plex for Android can be run upon (over 1200 as of this writing) we do expect to find some issues. Please check on our forums (http://forums.plexapp.com) for any problems you have.
• DRM-protected content (older iTunes Store audio or any iTunes Store video) is not supported.
• VIDEO_TS, ISO or IMG videos are not supported by Plex.

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  • Scaregdearimasu on 26/08/2013 - 21:09

    ha beat me to it trying it out now to see how well it works.

  • aec on 26/08/2013 - 21:19

    both r $1.99. USD or AUD?
    Should i get the one for android or ios? decision…

    • Caped Baldy on 26/08/2013 - 21:31
      +10

      well if you have an iphone get the ios version and if you have an android device get the android version.

      • aec on 26/08/2013 - 22:04
        +1

        too smart!

    • CyberGenesys on 26/08/2013 - 21:31

      iOS = $1.99 (was $5)
      Android = $2.20 (was $5.50)

      USD or AUD, I don't know.

      • aec on 26/08/2013 - 22:06

        it shows $1.99 in google play.

        • CyberGenesys on 26/08/2013 - 22:35

          For me it says 'AU$2.20 to Buy', maybe you're not on the Aus site?

  • ExtremeDavo on 26/08/2013 - 21:30

    Free for PlexPass users, and it's damn well worth it!

    • [Deactivated] on 26/08/2013 - 23:39

      Please explain to me how PlexPass is worth it. Seriously $30 a year for what?

      • mistat on 27/08/2013 - 06:38
        +3

        In addition to beta features (and a special forum badge… Woo) you can sync media to your device for offline viewing. Has come in handy for me when I used to catch public transport to work 30min each way daily.
        Edit: there is a once off lifetime subscription for $75 which makes itself easier on the pocket, plus this application is epic i feel Élan, Barkley and the crew deserve it!

        • Joxer on 27/08/2013 - 08:56
          +1

          Wouldn't it be easier just to copy the media across for free without lossy transcoding?

          Unless you have an iOS device i guess…

        • hyp3dup on 27/08/2013 - 16:48

          Nope, PlexSync is much more convenient. And transcoding only occurs when necessary or beneficial.

  • Stanvx on 26/08/2013 - 21:33

    Great price, i use it for streaming media to my android tablet and windows machines!, just be aware when streaming 720p and 1080p mkvs it uses quite alot of processes

  • dealspider on 26/08/2013 - 21:40

    What a bummer I bought this for $5.49 a couple of days ago.

    Great app by the way. Good find too.

  • trappy76 on 26/08/2013 - 21:49

    Yes, great app. Well worth the money. I use it daily and so handy to watch stuff on your iPad. Love it.

  • TimTech on 26/08/2013 - 21:51

    Nice .. i bought it for $5 2 weeks ago … bummer.

  • Super8Tab on 26/08/2013 - 22:25

    Amazing app I use it to stream from my macbook to my LG TV, crazy how fast it loads too.

  • quarrymaster on 26/08/2013 - 22:29
    +1

    Does the Plex Media Server app cost money? Couldn't quite work it out with a quick squizz on http://plexapp.com/.

    • uncyspam on 26/08/2013 - 22:38
      +5

      nope, its free to use. best media server available imho

    • sirs2k on 26/08/2013 - 22:39
      +2

      Totally free mate. Download server and media centre for win/osx and enjoy free.
      Other than that you can download plex app from you tv/blu-ray app store if you have Samsung, LG etc.
      Been using plex for years and freaking love it!

  • Kamsi on 26/08/2013 - 22:30
    -5

    Required a lot work to get the movie details queued to my server :)

  • Riczter on 26/08/2013 - 22:34

    Great program.

  • AdrianW on 26/08/2013 - 22:53
    +1

    You guys should check out MediaBrowser 3: http://mediabrowser3.com/

    It's the new version of MediaBrowser 2 - but rebuilt from the ground up, with server, metadata fetchers, Media Center client, stand alone client, iOS, android and Roku clients. Most are still in beta, but the Server and Media Center clients are very close to complete.

  • stickyfingers on 26/08/2013 - 23:10

    What's the difference between this and using VPlayer (Connecting to my NAS via samba)?

    • [Deactivated] on 26/08/2013 - 23:41

      on-the-fly transcoding for "dumber" devices so you can watch your media while you're out (if you get good reception/wifi), say in the doctors office.

      • stickyfingers on 27/08/2013 - 12:34

        And say rip to your monthly data allowance?

        • PainToad on 27/08/2013 - 12:49
          -1

          Plus having to leave your PC running 24/7 because their crappy server software doesn't work on real NASes.

          It's babies first HTPC.

        • hyp3dup on 27/08/2013 - 17:02

          What do you mean by it doesn't work on real NASes?

  • lwinstan on 27/08/2013 - 07:31
    +2

    SAB + SB + CP + PLEX = ∞ ♥

    I paid for full price for this app on both iOS and Android… Quite possibly the best money spent on my devices.

    • [Deactivated] on 27/08/2013 - 09:17
      +3

      ok I almost get what Plex is, can someone tell me what SAB SB and CP are

      its ok, post google:
      SAB: http://sabnzbd.org/
      SB: Sick Beard - Internet PVR for your TV Shows
      CP: CouchPotato (CP) is an automatic NZB and torrent downloader

  • PainToad on 27/08/2013 - 10:04
    -5

    Plex are a true scumbag company. Take XBMC code and give nothing back in return. The embodiment of opensource leecher. Even if it was free I wouldn't touch their rubbish. Put in the effort and setup XBMC with a MySql backend on a real NAS.

    • CyberGenesys on 27/08/2013 - 11:04
      +1

      Take opensource code and make changes to suit whatever the hell you want. Isn't that what opensource is all about?

      Anyway, XBMC does not transcode which is the whole benefit of Plex, particularly with mobile devices. I'm sure you can get the same services by combining several applications but PLex is AIO so why bother?

      • PainToad on 27/08/2013 - 11:12
        -1

        "Take opensource code and make changes to suit whatever the hell you want. Isn't that what opensource is all about?"
        No it is not. Opensource is about taking code and contributing back either via submitting code or financially. Take Boxee for example, that's a commercial product that's based off XBMC yet they have contributed both bug fixes and have sponsored XBMC financially.

        Plex are within the law, but that doesn't make it ethical.

        Transcoding is a benefit for Plex, however besides from that it's a watered down product designed to cater for the ignorant.

        Has Plex even got PVR support yet? Or haven't they got around to stealing XBMC's code for that?

  • cdemarco on 27/08/2013 - 10:58

    I love Plex!

  • CMichael on 27/08/2013 - 17:31

    Plex is brilliant! Use it at home for streaming to my tablet and phone!

  • CyberGenesys on 27/08/2013 - 21:48

    This is actually the first time I've used Plex (used to use XBMC but the missing features became too much). For videos it seems great, but the music side of things seems really limited. The only button I ever use (apart from play/pause) is 'shuffle all' and it doesn't have one :( There is no way to add multiple tracks to a playlist, nor get collection of songs to play at once (apart from an album). Most of the time this means; play one song, navigate to a new song, play that, etc.

    • PainToad on 27/08/2013 - 21:57

      What features was XBMC missing exactly?

      • CyberGenesys on 27/08/2013 - 22:32

        Transcoding & 'play on device x' would be the main two. eg I'm watching something on the TV and somebody else needs it, I can continue from where I'm upto on any other device with Plex on it.

        I'm pretty sure XBMC has a lot more features than Plex (it certainly has a lot more config options), but I just want to watch movies, TV & listen to music on any device in the house. For me, XBMC takes that simple task and makes it better + more complicated, Plex just makes it better* + simpler

        I also like the way Plex works in a client & server mode. eg add the youtube channel plugin to the server, then each client can access the youtube channel. I don't have to install plugins or whatever on each client.

        *with the exception of music, which XBMC does better, even then, I wouldn't say it does it well.

        • PainToad on 28/08/2013 - 06:40

          Simple. Use a central MySql sever for XBMCs library, then the watched/resume history will automatically be in sync across all devices.

          XBMC is available for AppleTV, Windows, Mac, Linux, Andrioid, iPad and iPhone. What more you need?

        • CyberGenesys on 28/08/2013 - 09:24

          Simple. Use a central MySql sever for XBMCs library, then the watched/resume history will automatically be in sync across all devices.

          Thanks, but you are providing a solution for problems I no longer have (and shouldn't have had).

          iPad and iPhone

          Must be jailbroken

          Android

          Not 'official' via Google Play, not that it really matters.

          Also, I don't want full blown XBMC interface on a mobile device. On a phone in particular that would be too small.

          Please don't try and sell the virtues XBMC to me in a Plex vs. XBMC comparison. I have tried XBMC and found it lacking in the things I want and rich in the things I don't need. I agree that users should try XBMC first (because it's free-er, larger community, device support(?) etc) and then Plex to make up their own mind.

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