Author Topic: HTPC Front-end Software: The XBMC Thread (Read 94552 times)

blake · « **Reply #150 on:** Jul 06, 2011 at 09:08 PM »

what do you use to control xbmc? remotes or mouse?

nerveblocker · « **Reply #151 on:** Jul 06, 2011 at 10:46 PM »

Quote from: yygoob on Jul 06, 2011 at 06:55 PM

i agree completely .....mas malakas nga lang sa kuryente

The difference in electrical consumption would be based on how often you use your player. With my usual 1-2 movies a day, I wouldn't think there's much difference between my NMT and HTPC.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #152 on:** Jul 06, 2011 at 11:00 PM »

Quote from: blake on Jul 06, 2011 at 09:08 PM

what do you use to control xbmc? remotes or mouse?

Windows Media Center PC Remote

CDRKing PC Remote

CDRKing Mini Wireless Keyboard w/ Tracking Ball - for tweaking

wengkapre · « **Reply #153 on:** Jul 06, 2011 at 11:09 PM »

Doc ang dalang na po ng pc remote sa cdrking e,ano po kaya exact model nito?

nerveblocker · « **Reply #154 on:** Jul 07, 2011 at 04:53 AM »

Quote from: wengkapre on Jul 06, 2011 at 11:09 PM

Doc ang dalang na po ng pc remote sa cdrking e,ano po kaya exact model nito?

Here's the link.

wengkapre · « **Reply #155 on:** Jul 07, 2011 at 06:16 AM »

tnx doc

nerveblocker · « **Reply #156 on:** Jul 07, 2011 at 07:05 AM »

HTPC Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad

-this is another option. Small, complete and perfect for your HTPC.

blake · « **Reply #157 on:** Jul 07, 2011 at 04:34 PM »

nice dame options

any idea of the price of these remotes?

nerveblocker · « **Reply #158 on:** Jul 07, 2011 at 07:11 PM »

Quote from: blake on Jul 07, 2011 at 04:34 PM

nice dame options

any idea of the price of these remotes?

Windows Media Center Remote - $16.10 (Amazon)
CDRKing PC Remote - P450
HTPC Wireless keyboard with Touchpad - P2500
CDRKing Wireless Keyboard with Trackpad - P1580

blake · « **Reply #159 on:** Jul 07, 2011 at 09:46 PM »

salamat sir

HDFanatic · « **Reply #160 on:** Jul 08, 2011 at 07:30 AM »

i was able to configure my nokia 5800 as HTPC (XBMC based) remote via Bluetooth. As of now, all functions run smoothly. No need to buy extra remote,

blake · « **Reply #161 on:** Jul 08, 2011 at 03:50 PM »

wow so android phones should work as well

nerveblocker · « **Reply #162 on:** Jul 08, 2011 at 06:25 PM »

There is also an iphone, ipod touch and ipad app that can control xbmc through your wifi network.

HDFanatic · « **Reply #163 on:** Jul 11, 2011 at 07:30 AM »

yup sir, xbmc remote via wifi is also possible.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #164 on:** Aug 01, 2011 at 02:30 PM »

You can now use your Android device to control your XBMC machine by downloading and installing the Official XBMC Remote app

Tried it myself using my Galaxy S Android Phone. Fast response and trully amazing!

Main Screen

Choosing your Movies-once your device identifies your XBMC machine in your local network, it loads all of the contents to your device where you can browse complete with plot, actors, thumbnails, cover art, etc. If you are browsing a title in your device, there is an option at the bottom to play the movie or trailer.

Now Playing-you can see in your device what movie is presently playing and you can jump to any scene by just pressing any area in the slider

Browsing through TV Series'

w/ series titles

Episode Synopsis

Use it as your XBMC Remote

This is a free app. Enjoy!

arudorin · « **Reply #165 on:** Sep 05, 2011 at 10:23 PM »

how about your voice? with a decent wireless headset with mic?

hehehe!

http://youtu.be/0gYDcandlZ8

nerveblocker · « **Reply #166 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 06:20 AM »

Quote from: arudorin on Sep 05, 2011 at 10:23 PM

how about your voice? with a decent wireless headset with mic?

hehehe!

http://youtu.be/0gYDcandlZ8

Xbmc is just so cool! I will try this.

rexFi · « **Reply #167 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 11:54 AM »

Hi guys I just recently been trying XMBC out, my main use for my PC is for Music. I have backread mukhang pagn Movies maganda talaga gamitin ito? kasi di ko manavigate ng maayos pag Music, di ko magawan ng Playlist, kelangan per folder pa hehe.

Any links you know na may tutorial about managing Music? e.g. sa Zune Software maganda magmanage, di ko lang mapalabas sa SPDIF kasi kaya nagXMBC ako hehe anyway TIA.

arudorin · « **Reply #168 on:** Sep 06, 2011 at 07:15 PM »

Quote from: nerveblocker on Sep 06, 2011 at 06:20 AM

Xbmc is just so cool! I will try this.

yes sir, grabe feature packed talaga yung xmbc.. update us soon once nagawa mo na yung voice control.. hehe!

nerveblocker · « **Reply #169 on:** Sep 07, 2011 at 07:13 AM »

Quote from: rex.reyesiii on Sep 06, 2011 at 11:54 AM

Hi guys I just recently been trying XMBC out, my main use for my PC is for Music. I have backread mukhang pagn Movies maganda talaga gamitin ito? kasi di ko manavigate ng maayos pag Music, di ko magawan ng Playlist, kelangan per folder pa hehe.

Any links you know na may tutorial about managing Music? e.g. sa Zune Software maganda magmanage, di ko lang mapalabas sa SPDIF kasi kaya nagXMBC ako hehe anyway TIA.

These might be helpful:

http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Playlists
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Music_Library

rexFi · « **Reply #170 on:** Sep 07, 2011 at 07:11 PM »

^ Yes sir thanks.

I finally got the hang of it this morning. I must say its the best player out there for me now.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #171 on:** Sep 07, 2011 at 10:50 PM »

Quote from: rex.reyesiii on Sep 07, 2011 at 07:11 PM

^ Yes sir thanks.

I finally got the hang of it this morning. I must say its the best player out there for me now.

Yup ok talaga sya specially with the option to use external players. Very easy to navigate and configure once you get used to it. With smaller TV displays ok na internal players but when I use it sa PJ I use PowerDVD. Better PQ talaga. You can also go for KMPlayer or MPC-HC as external players.

rexFi · « **Reply #172 on:** Sep 08, 2011 at 07:32 PM »

Quote from: nerveblocker on Sep 07, 2011 at 10:50 PM

Yup ok talaga sya specially with the option to use external players. Very easy to navigate and configure once you get used to it. With smaller TV displays ok na internal players but when I use it sa PJ I use PowerDVD. Better PQ talaga. You can also go for KMPlayer or MPC-HC as external players.

^ Yes sir. sa PowerDVD parin ako nanunuod actually, did some tests last night.

Ok, thanks talaga. Give me a headsup kung sino and saan po nagbebenta ng PC Remote ehehehe

ninjababez® · « **Reply #173 on:** Sep 08, 2011 at 10:16 PM »

Quote from: rex.reyesiii on Sep 08, 2011 at 07:32 PM

^ Yes sir. sa PowerDVD parin ako nanunuod actually, did some tests last night.
Ok, thanks talaga. Give me a headsup kung sino and saan po nagbebenta ng PC Remote ehehehe

meron akong kilala lenovo remote. IIRC 3.5k nalang yata ang benta nya.

Stagea · « **Reply #174 on:** Sep 08, 2011 at 11:33 PM »

Quote from: nerveblocker on Sep 07, 2011 at 10:50 PM

Yup ok talaga sya specially with the option to use external players. Very easy to navigate and configure once you get used to it. With smaller TV displays ok na internal players but when I use it sa PJ I use PowerDVD. Better PQ talaga. You can also go for KMPlayer or MPC-HC as external players.

I agree, ganda ng PQ ng PowerDVD.

I have two BDPs, and the PC + PowerDVD easily beats both.