Typical price: £200
What is it: 1080p-capable media streamer
What we think: A brilliant machine that adds enough functionality over the Popcorn Hour A-110 to merit consideration
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 March 2009
Tags: HD Digitech, HDX 1000, Media Center, firmware, hard disk
We like:
Good picture and sound quality; versatile; massive codec support
We don't like:
Not the easiest device to buy, due to a lack of UK resellers; no DTS decoder
Also known as:
HDX 1000 NMT Player; HDX 1000 Networked Media Tank Player
CNET UK judgement:
The HDX 1000 is a great machine and well worth your hard-earned money. The 1000 doesn't offer a massive amount of functionality over the Popcorn Hour A-110 though, plus you lose the valuable DTS decoder -- at least, for the time being. But which device you go for is really a matter of personal preference. We found the 1000's multi-format card reader handy, and prefer its design to that of the A-110
Full review:
Some time ago we tested both the Popcorn Hour A-100 and the A-110. Now the HDX 1000 has arrived, and it has more than a little in common with our favourite media streamers. The 1000 is based around the Popcorn Hour hardware platform, created by Syabas. Continue Reading...
HDX 1000 History
18 Dec 2008 in Crave
HDX 1000: More brilliant media streaming
We're massive fans of streaming media to our TVs, so when the HDX 1000 landed on our doorstep, we hastily ripped the packaging off and gave our telly a Christmas treat
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