Once you have started using your ASENT media centre you start to do one of two things:
1) Wish there was some other useful information/tools available
2) Wonder what there is that will help you do point 1
The most common thing that people want with their ASENT media centre is a weather plugin – a way of checking the weather without leaving your couch. There are several on the market, but the best I have found is “Big Screen Weather 2”.
You can down load it here. Subscription cost $US 20 per year. What you get for that is access to the BOM (Bureau of Meteorology) information which is used in the plugin. This includes weather info, 7 days forecasts, weather maps, satellite imagery, tide forecasts plus other really useful stuff.
The user interface is super slick and integrates beautifully with your ASENT media centre. The remote controls the plugin seamlessly – everything is accessible and nothing needs to be manually configured (as with some other plugins). You can choose any location in Australia or the US and there is forecast data for many locations around the world – very handy if you travel a lot.
All in all an excellent (essential?) plugin. And it’s Australian made!