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 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
6 Oct 2008 in Reviews
If you've got video on your computer from DVDs, home movies you've shot or TV programmes you've recorded on a TV capture card, you might want to watch them on your TV through a media streamer. We've rounded up the best on the market at the moment, so read on
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
Latest user reviews
September 3, 2008
Posted by: daniel_owen_uk
"Best thing ever"
July 11, 2008
Posted by: Tsonaqua
"Perfect for me"
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