Mar 192006
I’ve been on the lookout for a Windows-equivalent of Delicious Monster, the software that helps users catalog their books, DVDs, etc. MediaMan seems to be just that. I spent some time this morning playing with it and I like the simplicity of the interface. You can add items by entering ISBN numbers or scanning barcodes with a webcam (something I don’t yet have). For someone who can’t easily scan shelves that are above or below eye level, this is an ideal way for me to track my media collection. It might also help me remember how many unread books and unwatched DVDs I have, thereby shaming me from making any impulsive purchases.
Your Media Library is like Delcious Monster online. It doesn’t do the webcam barcode scanning, but it auto-imports all of the media you’ve purchased on Amazon (good thing, since it’s on Amazon’s site and all).
LibraryThing is also very cool, but it’s focused on books. Same with Shelfari.