Comments on: Popcorn Hour Networked Media Tank Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:27:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Steve http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-46983 Steve Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:17:12 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-46983 Hey I have a dumb question... You mentioned it has NAS funcionatlity. Does that mean it can connect to a NAS or can be used as a NAS. Reason I ask is because I have a WD TV media player and would like to be able to hook up to the 110 and access movies from it's hard drive. Then both my wife and I can watch different movies at the same time, best yet in different rooms!! What would be the pro's of going to the C-200 if you know besides more memory? Trying to eliminate buying a NAS as well as another media centre. Hey I have a dumb question…
You mentioned it has NAS funcionatlity. Does that mean it can connect to a NAS or can be used as a NAS.
Reason I ask is because I have a WD TV media player and would like to be able to hook up to the 110 and access movies from it’s hard drive. Then both my wife and I can watch different movies at the same time, best yet in different rooms!! What would be the pro’s of going to the C-200 if you know besides more memory?

Trying to eliminate buying a NAS as well as another media centre.

]]> By: Chris http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-46557 Chris Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:09:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-46557 Never mind. MSP, Media service portal. It was in the list of media services. I hadn't tried them all. My bad. Never mind. MSP, Media service portal. It was in the list of media services. I hadn’t tried them all. My bad.

]]> By: Chris http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-46556 Chris Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:55:02 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-46556 How did you get that nice view of the web services? The one with youtube, vuze, blip tv. Is that a web page that you made that you connect to? That looks fancy like the moviejukebox plugin page. When I select web services in the popcorn app, it just lists a simple blue screen filename view. Any help would be appreciated. How did you get that nice view of the web services? The one with youtube, vuze, blip tv. Is that a web page that you made that you connect to? That looks fancy like the moviejukebox plugin page. When I select web services in the popcorn app, it just lists a simple blue screen filename view. Any help would be appreciated.

]]> By: Cinema Cube Media Player Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44172 Cinema Cube Media Player Review — The Gadgeteer Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:12:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-44172 [...] Cube from Brite-View for review. The Cinema Cube enters a crowded marked for media players (see the Popcorn Hour Networked Media Tank, and the WD TV HD Media Player) but offers a number of unique features at a very competitive [...] [...] Cube from Brite-View for review. The Cinema Cube enters a crowded marked for media players (see the Popcorn Hour Networked Media Tank, and the WD TV HD Media Player) but offers a number of unique features at a very competitive [...]

]]> By: Mediafly for the Blackberry Review — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-38155 Mediafly for the Blackberry Review — The Gadgeteer Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:16:07 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-38155 [...] with the program loaded to it. It is offered for iPods and iPhones, Zunes, Zens, Sansas, and even Popcorn Hour and  Chumbys. The programs  remind me a lot of the odd little channels on TiVo- and in fact, some [...] [...] with the program loaded to it. It is offered for iPods and iPhones, Zunes, Zens, Sansas, and even Popcorn Hour and  Chumbys. The programs  remind me a lot of the odd little channels on TiVo- and in fact, some [...]

]]> By: Mvix Ultio - The ultimate media player for your TV? — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-37987 Mvix Ultio - The ultimate media player for your TV? — The Gadgeteer Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:42:18 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-37987 [...] up Left and Right lately. Ones that immediately come to mind are the ever popular WD TV HD and Popcorn Hour Media Tank players that I’ve reviewed. I love em both. But now Mvix is coming on the scene [...] [...] up Left and Right lately. Ones that immediately come to mind are the ever popular WD TV HD and Popcorn Hour Media Tank players that I’ve reviewed. I love em both. But now Mvix is coming on the scene [...]

]]> By: SATA HDD TV media player adapter from Brando — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-36685 SATA HDD TV media player adapter from Brando — The Gadgeteer Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:05:34 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-36685 [...] like our TV media players here at The Gadgeteer, with my current favorites being the Popcorn Hour Media Tank and WD TV HD. I just received an email from Brando with link to an interesting looking adapter that [...] [...] like our TV media players here at The Gadgeteer, with my current favorites being the Popcorn Hour Media Tank and WD TV HD. I just received an email from Brando with link to an interesting looking adapter that [...]

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35671 Julie Tue, 19 May 2009 17:08:33 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-35671 I was able to successfully add a network share. The settings are saved even when power is completely removed :) I was able to successfully add a network share. The settings are saved even when power is completely removed :)

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35111 Julie Mon, 11 May 2009 17:24:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-35111 @Jesse The people at Popcorn Hour sent me an email with instructions for an alternate way to setup the networked share login. I'm going to try it tonight and update the review. @Jesse The people at Popcorn Hour sent me an email with instructions for an alternate way to setup the networked share login. I’m going to try it tonight and update the review.

]]> By: Jesse http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35106 Jesse Mon, 11 May 2009 16:55:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-35106 @jkk Thanks for the appletv/popcorn/wd comparison! @jkk
Thanks for the appletv/popcorn/wd comparison!

]]> By: Jesse http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-35104 Jesse Mon, 11 May 2009 16:54:38 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-35104 Thanks for the review! That user/password flaw is a definite PITA. Until they offer a fix I suggest creating another user account with a shorter login. "a" and pass "1" would make the login less painful. Of course be sure to only share the needed folder. Thanks again! Thanks for the review!

That user/password flaw is a definite PITA. Until they offer a fix I suggest creating another user account with a shorter login. “a” and pass “1″ would make the login less painful. Of course be sure to only share the needed folder.

Thanks again!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34961 Julie Sat, 09 May 2009 14:42:11 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-34961 @Tyler No, it's not a learning remote as far as I know... @Tyler No, it’s not a learning remote as far as I know…

]]> By: Tyler Puckett http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34958 Tyler Puckett Sat, 09 May 2009 14:36:10 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-34958 Can the PCH's remote be programmed to control other devices in the media center? Such as your TV, audio system, etc? Can the PCH’s remote be programmed to control other devices in the media center? Such as your TV, audio system, etc?

]]> By: jkk http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34909 jkk Fri, 08 May 2009 21:03:21 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-34909 i just got into streaming devices - I bought the apple tv, WDTV and the popcorn hour a-110. Hands down Popcorn hour was the best - but double price of WDTV. It plays everything so well - better than my computer which always played by HD cam .mts files slow and jerky The apple tv is okay but you have to hack it with boxee and XBMC to put it up there with the popcorn hour - one thing i just noticed - the apple tv picks up the popcorn hour as a network so I was able to watch all shows on my internal harddrive of the popcorn hour streamed to my apple tv in the bedroom - you are defnintely right that the popcorn hour is just a step down from the HTPC. HTPC is my next project - looking to pair that with an Hauppauge HD PVR for recording of all my HD premiums through cable box - you can run this through media center now - way cool - but of course it is about 4-5 times the cost of the popcorn hour i just got into streaming devices – I bought the apple tv, WDTV and the popcorn hour a-110. Hands down Popcorn hour was the best – but double price of WDTV. It plays everything so well – better than my computer which always played by HD cam .mts files slow and jerky

The apple tv is okay but you have to hack it with boxee and XBMC to put it up there with the popcorn hour – one thing i just noticed – the apple tv picks up the popcorn hour as a network so I was able to watch all shows on my internal harddrive of the popcorn hour streamed to my apple tv in the bedroom – you are defnintely right that the popcorn hour is just a step down from the HTPC.

HTPC is my next project – looking to pair that with an Hauppauge HD PVR for recording of all my HD premiums through cable box – you can run this through media center now – way cool – but of course it is about 4-5 times the cost of the popcorn hour

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34906 Julie Fri, 08 May 2009 20:29:26 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-34906 @Alex I'll check it out. :) @Alex I’ll check it out. :)

]]> By: Alex Dean http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34905 Alex Dean Fri, 08 May 2009 20:24:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-34905 Hey Julie - the easiest way i found to stream stuff from my imac is via vuze. Its only a beta at the moment but you drag and drop the file you want to stream and it converts it to whatever format your device will play (bit like VLC). I stream stuff from my imac to my PS3 without passwords as long it is on the same network. Give it a try, i think you'll be impressed :-) Hey Julie – the easiest way i found to stream stuff from my imac is via vuze. Its only a beta at the moment but you drag and drop the file you want to stream and it converts it to whatever format your device will play (bit like VLC). I stream stuff from my imac to my PS3 without passwords as long it is on the same network. Give it a try, i think you’ll be impressed :-)

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34895 Julie Fri, 08 May 2009 18:16:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-34895 @Manny Last night I read about the alternative firmware for the WD TV. I might try it soon. :) @Manny Last night I read about the alternative firmware for the WD TV. I might try it soon. :)

]]> By: Manny http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34893 Manny Fri, 08 May 2009 17:59:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-34893 I picked up the WD-TV a couple of weeks ago. I've installed an alternative firmware which allows connecting a USB network device (hardwire or wireless). I'm still looking for a hardwire device to connect. Once I get everything connected and a big drive attached, I'll be able to transfer content to the WD-TV without having to move the drive between my entertainment center and my Linux server in my office. I picked up the WD-TV a couple of weeks ago. I’ve installed an alternative firmware which allows connecting a USB network device (hardwire or wireless). I’m still looking for a hardwire device to connect. Once I get everything connected and a big drive attached, I’ll be able to transfer content to the WD-TV without having to move the drive between my entertainment center and my Linux server in my office.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34884 Julie Fri, 08 May 2009 15:16:17 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-34884 @Tim My TV is at least 5yrs old, so that could be true. As far as enough content, whatever is on TV can be found on the net. When I miss a show like LOST, Survivor, etc, I just find it and download it. @Tim My TV is at least 5yrs old, so that could be true. As far as enough content, whatever is on TV can be found on the net. When I miss a show like LOST, Survivor, etc, I just find it and download it.

]]> By: Tim http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34878 Tim Fri, 08 May 2009 13:32:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-34878 Regarding the lines your had with HDMI. I had the same problem with my some devices, including a Samsung. I did some research, and it turns out that not all HDMI devices "speak" correctly....so the security anti-piracy part of HDMI displays the colored screen. On mine it was green...but would never work...and my Samsung was less than two years old. Another question...is there really enough content on the internet to justify buying something like this? Regarding the lines your had with HDMI.

I had the same problem with my some devices, including a Samsung.
I did some research, and it turns out that not all HDMI devices “speak” correctly….so the security anti-piracy part of HDMI displays the colored screen.
On mine it was green…but would never work…and my Samsung was less than two years old.
Another question…is there really enough content on the internet to justify buying something like this?

]]> By: alanh http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/05/08/popcorn-hour-networked-media-tank-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34861 alanh Fri, 08 May 2009 09:50:58 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14492#comment-34861 I got one of these a little while ago. Best gadget I've gotten in a long time. The controls are a little sluggish but its still a cool device. I highly recommend installing http://code.google.com/p/moviejukebox/ so that you can get info and covers for movies on the PCH. The torrent and NAS functionality are awsome. I got one of these a little while ago. Best gadget I’ve gotten in a long time. The controls are a little sluggish but its still a cool device. I highly recommend installing http://code.google.com/p/moviejukebox/ so that you can get info and covers for movies on the PCH. The torrent and NAS functionality are awsome.

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