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.

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).

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

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 & you have better TV/Movies than Astro any day of the week!!!!!

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

This post has been edited by hirola8: Feb 10 2010, 11:53 PM