Started looking at it (not to replace my HTPC, it does more than simple playback), but saw it only has a 10/100 NIC. That basically means no playback of non-recompressed HD content over the network interface, which would be a deal breaker for me.
Looks pretty solid otherwise, though. Greg > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:hardware- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden > Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 1:24 PM > To: hwg > Subject: [H] HTPC Replacement - Popcorn Hour > > This little wonder just arrived at my place: > > http://www.popcornhour.com/onlinestore/ > > I am replacing my existing HTPC with the Popcorn Hour + a NAS. The > main > reason is that the HTPC was not fast enough to do HD decoding and it > was > much simpler to use this box to replace it. And since I was running > Windows, no more weird config changes or bugs. > > Tried it out last night for the first time and it was great. Watched > the > 720p version of the BSG season opener and the Dr. Who premier. On top > for > tonight is the first episode of John Adams in 720p as well. Setup was > a > breeze, and the picture looks great. > > ----- > Brian
