Popcorn Hour A-200

 

Popcorn Hour A-200 or so called the PCHA -200 is a development version of a previous version PCH C - 200 from the same manufacturer . Media Center product will look casual glance because of the box casing is made less attractive by the plastic material which looks less robust . But do not judge by outward physical because of a price which is offered, the features and performance can be spelled quite riveting. This product is claimed to be able to play almost all existing HD video codecs, such as: Blu-ray, ISO, MKV, AVI and MP4 and FLAC audio support, DTS HD, Dolby True HD and many more that could be called as a standalone media player most complete. Unfortunately the package does not include the hard disk drive but you have to purchase separately.

When we tested for playing the 1080p HD movie with a large size screen, the media player can play well without constraint at all. Image to display clearly visible with a very smooth movement. This model also has an Ethernet port for easy transfer of files over the network and can be used as a media server at home. Another very interesting feature is a webservice which supports Internet radio and P2P and Usenet client software download.

Popcorn Hour's interface uses familiar HTML features and navigation prompts, so first-time users can quickly get up to speed on even the most advanced features. The standard remote control supports playback modes, such as play/pause and trickmodes, as well as simultaneous display of images and playback of audio tracks.

Specifications
• Formats supported reply: MKV, MPEG1 / 2, MOV, AVI, ASF, WMV, WAV, WMA,
    FLAC, OGG, JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF
• Output: HDMI 1.3, Component, S-Video, Composite, Stereo, Optical & Coaxial
• VGA: ATI Radeon HD 5470
• Display: 14-inch LED, 1366x768 HD
• Dimensions: 270mm x 150mm x 50mm
• Weight: 1.6 kg

Package Contents
• 1 unit of Popcorn Hour A-200 (HDD not included);
• 1 unit of IEC 60320 C13 power cable;
• 1 unit adapter 12V 3A AC-DC;
• 1 unit of 1.5 meter HDMI cable;
• 1 unit of USB cable;
• 1 unit IR Remote Control (2 batteries include "AAA")
• Screws 2.5 "/ 3.5" for HDD installation
• Quick Start Guide
• Installation Guide
• Warranty Card

Pros
• Pictures HD resultant fine and good;
• Supports DTS-HD;
• faster loading;
• Use easy;
• Prices are relatively cheap when compared with the features and performance;
• The community is a big user with UI (jukeboxes) that is very diverse.

Cons
• Design a very standard;
• Casing and fans who made of plastic;
• Sometimes encountered audio problems if not upgrade the firmware;
• When used in a long time will feel slightly hot when held, although still within

   reasonable limits.