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


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