Comments on: Cool Windows Media Center Alternatives http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:28:51 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: echo http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-412667 echo Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:40:20 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-412667 thanks for this. i don't want to use software from tv tuner bundle. thanks for this. i don’t want to use software from tv tuner bundle.

]]> By: Chrisclap http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-394773 Chrisclap Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:39:52 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-394773 I really enjoyed reading these reviews but i still personally believe that Moovida is the best Media center i have come across of recent times. It is free to download so i highly advised you check it out http://www.moovida.com I really enjoyed reading these reviews but i still personally believe that Moovida is the best Media center i have come across of recent times.
It is free to download so i highly advised you check it out
http://www.moovida.com

]]> By: HerculePirate http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-363906 HerculePirate Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:10:23 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-363906 Correction....I have NO intention of hacking my Xbox 360 Correction….I have NO intention of hacking my Xbox 360

]]> By: HerculePirate http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-363905 HerculePirate Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:09:25 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-363905 I am new Xbox 360 owner and I have intention to hack my Xbox. I intend to stream my Movies (ISO,IMG,NRG,xvid,divx...every possible format) and Music (mostly FLAC content)to my Xbox360. Firstly I was told that the Xbox 360 didn't need any Wireless adapter...and now it seems I need an wireless adapter to connect to my router. I intend to Run Windows XP on my laptop ... Please suggest me the best server that is acceptable by Xbox360 and one that also plays all formats. Regards herculepirate grudged@gmail.com I am new Xbox 360 owner and I have intention to hack my Xbox.
I intend to stream my Movies (ISO,IMG,NRG,xvid,divx…every possible format) and Music (mostly FLAC content)to my Xbox360. Firstly I was told that the Xbox 360 didn’t need any Wireless adapter…and now it seems I need an wireless adapter to connect to my router.
I intend to Run Windows XP on my laptop …
Please suggest me the best server that is acceptable by Xbox360 and one that also plays all formats.
Regards
herculepirate
grudged@gmail.com

]]> By: mchlbk http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-363530 mchlbk Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:12:08 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-363530 XBMC? XBMC?

]]> By: Pat Perez http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-353661 Pat Perez Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:46:18 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-353661 tried your code for hordit but it did not accept. How can I get an invite? tried your code for hordit but it did not accept. How can I get an invite?

]]> By: Kyle http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-351717 Kyle Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:18:15 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-351717 Hey, I was just wondering if there was a possible way with this to get an internet browser for my Xbox 360 as people do with Windows Media Center? Hey, I was just wondering if there was a possible way with this to get an internet browser for my Xbox 360 as people do with Windows Media Center?

]]> By: Boxee - Cool Media Center for Mac and Ubuntu | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-343333 Boxee - Cool Media Center for Mac and Ubuntu | MakeUseOf.com Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:32:39 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-343333 [...] on Mac OS X and Ubuntu Linux, it will also support Windows in the near future (meanwhile check out cool windows media center alternatives). The framework that Boxee is built off of is XBMC which is the best media center available for [...] [...] on Mac OS X and Ubuntu Linux, it will also support Windows in the near future (meanwhile check out cool windows media center alternatives). The framework that Boxee is built off of is XBMC which is the best media center available for [...]

]]> By: gotrootdude http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-307063 gotrootdude Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:43:55 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-307063 The MythTV frontend can be run only when required, so the PC can be used for other tasks. There's also LinuxMCE which combines the benefits of MythTV with a VOIP telephone pbx system, a security system and a home automation system. It's really something awesome to see and use. Another option is Geexbox, which can stream to any uPNP media player like a Xbox and weighs in at around 8mb in size for the smallest configuration, so it can be run off a flash card without a hard drive. Really good for carpc's. The MythTV frontend can be run only when required, so the PC can be used for other tasks.

There’s also LinuxMCE which combines the benefits of MythTV with a VOIP telephone pbx system, a security system and a home automation system. It’s really something awesome to see and use.

Another option is Geexbox, which can stream to any uPNP media player like a Xbox and weighs in at around 8mb in size for the smallest configuration, so it can be run off a flash card without a hard drive. Really good for carpc’s.

]]> By: Nick Volpe http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-306939 Nick Volpe Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:59:50 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-306939 I would strongly agree with Disconnect and I would say these are just interfaces that make accessing content from computers or certain other devices more convenient like cable, satellite, and dvr providers have tried to do for their content. I would strongly agree with Disconnect and I would say these are just interfaces that make accessing content from computers or certain other devices more convenient like cable, satellite, and dvr providers have tried to do for their content.

]]> By: Disconnect http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-306891 Disconnect Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:55:35 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-306891 You don't 'need' to, but it makes it more enjoyable for sure. Or if your PC or laptop is viewable from your bed or couch, its convenient using a media center application via remote control. It's more of a convenience, and easier viewing/controlling from a distance. You don’t ‘need’ to, but it makes it more enjoyable for sure. Or if your PC or laptop is viewable from your bed or couch, its convenient using a media center application via remote control. It’s more of a convenience, and easier viewing/controlling from a distance.

]]> By: Karsten http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-306467 Karsten Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:04:39 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-306467 Sorry, i have a n00b question. What is the purpose of these tools? Do I need to plug my laptop to TV to use them? or? Sorry, i have a n00b question. What is the purpose of these tools? Do I need to plug my laptop to TV to use them? or?

]]> By: Nick Volpe http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-306328 Nick Volpe Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:28:40 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-306328 Sorry for the late response. I personally have not been able to test TVersity for Xbox 360 as I currently don't own one however Orb is server based and TVersity is network based meaning TVersity's server runs on your computer meaning the speed of streaming content is determined mostly by the speed of your home network. Orb streaming, however, has to go through Orb's servers on the internet and then back to your device meaning the determining factor is the speed of your internet connection. Therefore, I would recommend TVersity for Xbox streaming over the network but Orb for over the internet. Sorry for the late response. I personally have not been able to test TVersity for Xbox 360 as I currently don’t own one however Orb is server based and TVersity is network based meaning TVersity’s server runs on your computer meaning the speed of streaming content is determined mostly by the speed of your home network. Orb streaming, however, has to go through Orb’s servers on the internet and then back to your device meaning the determining factor is the speed of your internet connection. Therefore, I would recommend TVersity for Xbox streaming over the network but Orb for over the internet.

]]> By: Kyle Judkins http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/cool-windows-media-center-alternatives/comment-page-1/#comment-305780 Kyle Judkins Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:06:26 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=2604#comment-305780 Great roundup Nick. I do have a question, though. I was looking for a streaming solution for my Xbox 360. I see that you posted about TVersity. Do you know how that compares to Orb or any other option? Great roundup Nick. I do have a question, though. I was looking for a streaming solution for my Xbox 360. I see that you posted about TVersity. Do you know how that compares to Orb or any other option?

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