Tag Archive for XBMC

XBMC Skin Demonstration – JX720

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JX720 is a remake of one of the most popular XBMC skins to take advantage of – you guessed it- 720p screens.  All of the artworks and fonts have been redone to make use of HD displays and the results ar astounding. Read more

XBMC Skin Demonstration – The Carmichael

The next of the new batch of XBMC skin demonstrations is the bizarrely named “The Carmichael”.

This skin has an altogether different look to other skins that have been developed for XBMC, I’m not sure I like it, but it might just be different enough for someone to! Read more

XBMC Skin Demonstration – Simplicity

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Just when I thought I was finished with XBMC Skin demonstrations, the guys over at XBMC add a handful more to the approved list.

First up of this new batch is Simplicity: Read more

XBMC Skin Demonstration – Shade

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The last of my skin demonstrations for XBMC is Shade.

Shade offers a very clear and professional look into your media library, with more different views to choose from than you can shake a stick at.  There are tons of them, and each makes your media look fantastic.  There are certainly worse skins available. Read more

XBMC Skin Demonstration – Xperience

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Put simply, Xperience is a skin designed to replicate the look and feel of the XBOX360 on your XBMC installation.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing, the XBOX interface has its advantages, and this skin does a great job of integrating the look and feel of the 360 into XBMC. Read more

XBMC Skin Demonstration – Transparency!

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Transparency is currently my favorite XBMC skin.  It’s remarkably simple to navigate, very clear cut and features some great ways to view your media.  But don’t take my word for it, check out the video below: Read more

XBMC Skin Demonstration – Mediastream Redux

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In the third of this series I’ve taken a look at a rather familiar looking skin for XBMC – Mediastream Redux.

Those who are familiar with XBMC will notice pretty quickly that this skin bares a striking resemblance to the default skin – Confluence. Read more

XBMC Skin Demonstration – Back Row

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Following on from the demonstration of “Alaska” I’ve trialled another XBMC skin here at home – Back Row.

Much like the other skins for XBMC it doesn’t so much show you your media as throw it in your face:- “fan art” is automatically downloaded for artists, albums, movies and TV shows and there are numerous ways to view your libraries depending on your personal preference. Read more