Canola provides the best solution for local stored media consumption. It will scan and index all your memory cards' media in its database and then provide you an easy way to browse it. The fun doesn't end there! A brief list of some Canola features:

Dynamic playlists

Podcast streaming
(no download support in the current version)

Internet Radio stations streaming

Importing of .m3u and .pls playlists

Preview and slideshow of pictures

Album art support
a .jpg on the folder or a embedded one in the id3 tag

Flickr & Picasaweb photofeeds browsing
Not satisfied with the great local media features, we also packed Canola with the best shared media capabilities available. Canola works out of the box with most UPnP Servers around and also with software using Dmap protocols
(Itunes users: version 6 only)

Automatic search for Upnp and Dmap sharing

Streaming of Audio, Video and Pictures from Upnp servers

Streaming of Audio and Pictures from Dmap sharing

Streaming of music and pictures at same time from 2 servers

Streaming of Audio from Rhythmbox and Tangerine

Browsing of pictures shared with iPhoto

Supports Nokia N-series Home networking


In order to maintain Canola's simplicity we placed all your configuration needs on a simple and straightforward web-based application. In the CanolaConfigure you will be able to configure Canola using your device's browser or even your desktop. This neat tool allows you to:

Change Canola visual themes

Add Internet Radio stations, Podcasts and Photofeeds

Configure how Canola should scan your media

Enable remote configuration over Local network

Create categories for your Internet Radios

Set password for improved security
There's a lot more configurable things around, but for those you have to do some digging!
Canola doesn't come with a manual. Why? We decided that the best way to show how to use Canola is by using it! In these videos you can find some Canola tricks.
Canola video manual part 1
Canola video manual part 2
Tips

After installation, reboot the device without the cable plugged in

Hold the fullscreen button while touching the arrows to make a "page end" or "home"

We recommend the following UPnP servers:
SimpleCenter on Windows
Twonky on mac OSX, Linux and Windows
Tversity on Windows