About XBMC
- Official Website
The XBOX Media Centre is an open source media player that allows
streaming of videos, music, photos, and feeds over a network, as
well as media stored in-device.
Several platforms are able to run the XBMC software. Computers
with Windows, Linux, or Mac OSX are able to have XBMC installed.
Live CD is also another option of running XBMC on traditional
computers. XBMC can also be installed on the original xbox and
Apple TV.
Installations of XBMC on the original xbox and Apple TV devices
allow easy connection to existing home theatre setups, or
regular TVs. The xbox is capable of playback of HD content with
used with component cables. New versions of the Apple TV are
supportive of up to 1080p.
Screenshots
of XBMC running on PC - the same results a TV would
display
Remote Control
Screen shots from an iPod app & PC Web applet
controlling XBMC on xbox - other controlling options available
Features
DVD Playback without
the need for a DVD Kit
Automatic TV Show & Movie Synopsis Grabbers
Subtitles
Stream from any PC on your Network
Automatic Photo Slideshow with Music
Rating System
Fan Art
Customization Opportunity
Quick TV Calibration 16:9 to 4:3
Acts as Web/Media Server
Open Source
Software Updates on Request
FTP Access
Visually Appealing |
Weather Forecast
Skin/Theme Availability
iTunes Library (versions prior to 8)
Visualisations
RSS Feeds
YouTube
Tetris
Supports Various Media Formats
Apple Movie Trailer Access
Access to Repository for additional Add-ons & Plug-ins
Adjustable Fan Speed**
Ring Colour choice**
Easily Transportable**
Cost effective** |
The XBMC system brings together all the media
you have on your computer, to the big screen. It works great for
entertaining guests with your music library or media collection.
Share with the entire house, don't be tethered to your computer
monitor or laptop screen!
Wirelessly control XBMC from an mobile device with a web
browser, iPod, iPhone, or xbox ir remote, wired control from an
xbox controller.
Synopsis collected by the XBMC gives a viewer an insight
advantage in media selection compared to just reading the title.
Comparable Set-top Box Media Centres can be found at upwards of
$100. With an original xbox you can transform it into an XBMC.
Used systems can be found on sites like Kijiji, craigslist, ebay
for prices around $30 and will do the job.
You can have fun customizing your XBMC with your own graphics
and sound clips.
Directories
| Skins |
\XBMC\skin\ |
| Plugins |
\XBMC\plugins\ |
| Background |
\XBMC\skin\{skin-name}\backgrounds\ |
| Splash Startup Image |
\XBMC\media\Splash.png
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| Startup Sound |
\XBMC\skin\{skin-name}\sounds\start.wav |
[example of install locations]
ftp://192.168.2.202/E/apps/XBMC/
C:\Program Files (x86)\XBMC\
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