Typical price: £185
What is it: Media streamer capable of delivering 1080p video from your computer to a TV
What we think: The A-110 doesn't represent a massive leap forward from the A-100, but every change is worthwhile and adds to the overall package
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 August 2008
Tags: Popcorn Hour, Popcorn Hour A-110, AV receiver, forums, usability
We like:
Picture quality; sound quality; connection options; flexibility; user interface; 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; Syabas Popcorn Hour A-110
CNET UK judgement:
The A-110 is a decent improvement over the original A-100, with a few useful features that will be attractive to some. The price increase is quite significant, but if you must have HDMI 1.3, DTS decode and SATA support, you'll think it worthwhile
Full review:
We reviewed the Popcorn Hour A-100 a few months back and were blown away. It was an impressive device, because for around £150 you got a media streamer that can play virtually every video format under the Sun and has enormous flexibility. Continue Reading...
Popcorn Hour A-110 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
12 Aug 2008 in Crave
Photos: Popcorn Hour A-110 does media streaming even better
It's no secret that we had an unhealthy love affair with the Popcorn Hour A-100 media streamer, so when the A-110 landed, we were very excited indeed
Latest user reviews
July 22, 2009
Posted by: ogi da pogi
"Almost, but not quite"
April 3, 2009
Posted by: rml
"Cooler than a polar bear in a refrigerator"
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