I used to use Nullriver's product, I even paid for it (wanna buy my license? I don't use it anymore...), but have always searched for something that was more complete. I tried MediaTomb, but the install and configuration was so difficult and time consuming that I didn't find it worthwhile - and I'm a developer! Eyeconnect was suffering from a combination of the issues described above.

PS3 Media Server has really started down the path to what could become a pretty successful future. If they made some superficial changes, such as prettying it up a little, go from Java to Cocoa, and put some cutsie icons on it, they could win over the MediaLink people.

I've noticed there have been a number of regular updates, which is a major benefit. The transcoding is such a wonderful feature, and works extremely well out of the box.

Other than the UI and some usability tweaks, the developers have done a very good job winning me over.

Great software! I submitted a bug recently about slow connections to database servers with tons of dbs on them, and they were not only responsive, but fixed it like they said. This is an indespensible application for any heavy SQL development, the only thing I wish it has was direct .xls import/export. otherwise, a great app and highly recommended.