My XBMC Alsaka Skin [with screenies]

hirola8 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:20:14 +0800

Check out the best Media Centre on all platforms...and its FREE as it is open source!!!

Start here: http://xbmc.org/

I've been using XBMC since it was called Xbox Media Centre on the original Xbox; but now I'm running it on my REVO 3600 (which is a great HTPC platform, I purchased it for RM1200) as my trusty old Xbox is unable to handle 1080p & lacks HDMI. rclxub.gif

The latest version of XBMC with full hardware acceleration for Windows is available here:
http://passion-xbmc.org/gros_fichiers/xbmcdsplayer/index.php
(The associated XBMC forum topic is here: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=61355 )

Use the latest build. CPU at 2-3% even with 1080p, this is because the ION chipset is actually being used on my Revo. Its astounding.

This feature is not available on the vanilla (i.e. Camelot 9.11) XBMC for Windows.

Of course if you use XBMC Linux or XBMC Live you get the benefit of GPU acceleration even with the stable Camelot 9.11 release.

But be aware that if you want the best bleeding edge features you should use the nightly builds SVN, irrespective of your preferred OS platform.

Support XBMC as it is the best HTPC front-end on the market and its opensource!!! Even the soon to be launched Boxee box (by D-Link) is based on XBMC!

All hail J.Marshall & gang (XBMC devs). thumbup.gif

My prefered skin at the moment is Alaska & Minimedia, check out the forums at xbmc.org. icon_rolleyes.gif

Also take note if you have an iPhone or iPod Touch there are a couple of great XBMC remotes on the App Store, one if free while the more comprehensive one is a few bucks, but its well worth the money. There are some for Windows Mobile too. Not sure about Android though.

Integrate XBMC with RSS & uTorrent (or Thunder) & you have better TV/Movies than Astro any day of the week!!!!!

Here are my screenies best viewed as slideshow [imageshack]:
Set 1: http://img689.imageshack.us/g/screenshot000x.png/

Anyone needing advice or help with XBMC don't hesitate to PM me.

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My XBMC Alsaka Skin [with screenies]