It has been log time ago since we had to carry CDs to listen to music on the move. Even today when using MP3 it’s not very convenient to copy MP3 files from the computer to MP3 player or your Nokie E72. Files are lost on the way, memory size is limited and Murphy laws always work, you copy all your songs except your favorite one.
Mecanto provides service that allows access to personal music files from anywhere using web browser or Nokia E72 (Other mobile phones supported as well). Once Mecanto application installed on PC (Currently only Windows supported), the application uploads all music files to Mecanto web. From now on personal music files can be accessed using Mecanto’s player for Symbain S60.
Installation Procedure
- Go to http://www.mecanto .com and register
- Download PC application and install it
- Once Mecanto application runs on the PC an icon displayed in the taskbar. Right-click on the icon and their choose folders Mecanto should scan and upload music files from. It’s also possible to connect to ITunes (I didn’t try this option)
- Uploading of the files can take several hours or more.
- Navigate to http://mecanto.com/ms or use the attached barcode from your Nokia E72 browser and download the application.
It is very easy to use Mecanto player on the E72, type username and password and now you can access all your music collection. The music can be played according to Albums, Artists, Genres, Tracks or files order on the original PC. It is also possible to create play lists.
The Mecanto player allows all standards functions such as play, stop, pause, shuffle and repeat.
Important Notes:
- Mecanto supported music files: mp3, m4a, wma, ogg
- Currently there is now limitation on the number or size of music files that can be uploaded to the site,
- Linux and MAC OS users will need to upload files manually using web browser.
- During playback the player access the internet constantly, make sure you are connected using WIFI or you have internet bundle to support heavy internet traffic.