Testseek.com have collected 35 expert reviews of the Popcorn Hour C-200 USB2 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Popcorn Hour C-200 USB2.
November 2009
(85%)
35 Reviews
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The C-200 is probably the most versatile media streamer we've ever reviewed, but most people are unlikely to use all its features and should just get a PS3. ...
Abstract: Fans of the Popcorn Hour brand will no doubt argue that the C-200's capabilities from a performance and media-support standpoint put it up there with the best on the market, and to a degree this is true. Considering the high-price of the base unit, wh...
Excellent performance and file support, access to online services, range of useful upgrades
No built-in wireless, rather bulky, awkward to configure advanced features, expensive
The C-200 is clearly aimed at more experienced users who appreciate the level of configuration and control available, but at this price it’s fair to expect a bit more in the basic packageKey specs3.5mm jack, Component, Composite, Ethernet, HDMI, Opt...
The C-200 is a powerful, competent if sometimes temperamental media streamer with plenty of expansion opportunities and if it came fully loaded with a wireless card, Blu-ray drive and a 250GB hard drive for around £350 we'd say it was a sure-fire...
Unrivalled multimedia compatibility, including DTS and Dolby Digital, Can become a Bluray/DVD player, Large LCD screen (but poor viewing angles), Library interface, Excellent updates
No WiFi by default, No SDHC card reader, Very expensive, Not all options are easy to use, No HD TV tuner or recording
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Published: 2009-09-28, Author: Ian , review by: CNET.co.uk
Excellent video and audio quality; great styling; the perfect enthusiast media streamer; terrific community support
Some bugs; too expensive in the UK; Blu-ray options are confusing
We've awarded the Popcorn Hour C-200 the same score as the older Popcorn Hour A-110. Although the C-200 offers much more functionality, there are currently some issues that need to be fixed before it can reach its full potential. We're pretty sure, th...
Abstract: Fernsehgeräte dienen längst nicht nur zum TV- oder Blu-rays Schauen. Immer öfter werden die Flachbildschirme auch zum Anschauen von Urlaubsfotos oder Videos genutzt. Da nicht jedes TV-Gerät einen USB- oder Internetanschluss hat, sind Mediaplayer eine opti...
Ein Blu-ray-Laufwerk kann nachgerüstet werden, Spielt zahlreiche Formate ab
Internes Display lässt sich nur schwer ablesen
Spielt alles leise abDie hohe Medienkompatibilität (siehe Tabelle unten) des auf einem offenen Betriebssystem basierenden Mediaplayers ist wirklich überzeugend – im Test gab er eigentlich alles wieder, was wir ihm zum Abspielen servierten. Das Betriebsger...
