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<blockquote data-quote="ntompson" data-source="post: 880655" data-attributes="member: 115700">Hello all.&nbsp;A note to scythe42 and the broader MP development team that I think integrated Airplay support in MP is really interesting. Some comments to consider:<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Agree that locally hosted content is better played directly through MP, rather than indirectly through AirPlay</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Where it gets interesting is for external content sources, which MP doesn't (can't easily) support. For example subscription music services like Pandora, Spotify, MOG, Rdio etc. It would be impossible to build a MP plugin for all of them; an iDevice makes a great UI for these services. I think it is a natural fit that an integrated Airplay client be the means for supporting these services in MP</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Similarly for subscription movies, eg NetFlix</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Also, display of track / album names, album art streamed via AirPlay enhances the experience, particularly if that information has the current MP skin applied. Can't do that with an external player.</li>
</ul>I agree that an external player is an OK alternative - particularly if focus / pausing of MP content is handled nicely - but much better if it is integrated with MP. Glancing at Shukuyen's code, it looks like this wouldn't be the most difficult thing to do (assuming anyone has the time !!!)&nbsp;I am a very happy MP user; as I see it, this would be a great enhancement to a very good product.&nbsp;My 2 cents worth...&nbsp;Nick</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ntompson, post: 880655, member: 115700"] Hello all. A note to scythe42 and the broader MP development team that I think integrated Airplay support in MP is really interesting. Some comments to consider: [LIST] [*]Agree that locally hosted content is better played directly through MP, rather than indirectly through AirPlay [*]Where it gets interesting is for external content sources, which MP doesn't (can't easily) support. For example subscription music services like Pandora, Spotify, MOG, Rdio etc. It would be impossible to build a MP plugin for all of them; an iDevice makes a great UI for these services. I think it is a natural fit that an integrated Airplay client be the means for supporting these services in MP [*]Similarly for subscription movies, eg NetFlix [*]Also, display of track / album names, album art streamed via AirPlay enhances the experience, particularly if that information has the current MP skin applied. Can't do that with an external player. [/LIST] I agree that an external player is an OK alternative - particularly if focus / pausing of MP content is handled nicely - but much better if it is integrated with MP. Glancing at Shukuyen's code, it looks like this wouldn't be the most difficult thing to do (assuming anyone has the time !!!) I am a very happy MP user; as I see it, this would be a great enhancement to a very good product. My 2 cents worth... Nick [/QUOTE]

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