Typical price: £185
What is it: Media streamer for high-definition content up to and including 1080p
What we think: Quite simply the most competent media streamer we've ever used, although not the most attractive
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 June 2008
Tags: popcorn hour, material, hard disk, quicktime
We like:
Picture quality; sound quality; connection options; flexibility; user interface; price; ability to play 1080p
We don't like:
It's not that easy to get in the UK; no Wi-Fi
Also known as:
Networked Media Tank; Popcorn Hour; Syabas Popcorn Hour A-100
CNET.co.uk judgement:
This is the best media streamer we've reviewed. Videos in 1080p look crisp and detailed. It's flexible and supports virtually every codec commonly found online. You don't need a computer science degree to operate it and it won't break the bank
Popcorn Hour A-100 History
2 Jun 2008 in Crave
Photos: Popcorn Hour A-100 does media streaming right
We've waited a long time for a media streamer that does what we want it to, and we might finally have tracked one down that actually manages to deliver on its promises
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July 11, 2008
Posted by: Tsonaqua
"Perfect for me"
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