If not mistaken, I saw Cycom pricelist which is $498, didn't see the word 'mini' so assume it is the normal one.

Be careful because ACRyan Asia Pacific stop supply POHD to this distributor, who supply to this shop. In case of warranty issue, customers will face a bit troublesome.

Pls add me......Economist, February 2010, RM469 fr moomoocow.com.my

Noobie me having prob connecting to my pc network =(

He did pass me the receipt but I have somehow misplaced it. And currently, my friend is at overseas. No worry. I'm pretty sure it is an original unit.

What is the problem u face?

Wondering when AC Ryan will following the footstep of WD (WDTV -> WDTV mini -> WDTV 2) to introduce the 2nd generation of POHD with latest Realtek chipset?

Still thinking of changing to WDTV Live

How about TViX N1? Pls follow the link to get the N1 Review: http://www.mpcclub.com/forum/
It wins MPC Club editor choice. It has more function compare with POHD and WD TV Live.

Hi Idragon, We have checked with C-Zone RMA dept, but they said no POHD mini sent in. Can you double confirm for this issue?
Thanks.

i send in the Acryan PlayON HD, not the Mini.
The C-Zone service ref: LW4-9787

Still no news from them.

why some files no sound when playing? it will said unknown audio format. this include rmvb format files, n true hd mkv file

Some of the files use AAC+ audio format which is not supported by POHD and it will show unknown audio format.

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Added on March 20, 2010, 9:45 pmThanks for your info. We will follow up with C-Zone.

This post has been edited by BoxBuilder: Mar 20 2010, 09:45 PM

i need some advice .. before i jump into decision of getting a unit of A.C.Ryan PlayON

does the PlayOn runs hot with the internal hdd ?
does it makes any difference in performance 5400 / 7200 rpm sata hdd ? faster loading time ?

if i choice for PlayOn! Mini using external 3.5" drives, will it lag playing a 1080p mkv file ?

Any device that has a internal HDD in it is bound to run hotter, unless you have real proper monitoring and ventilation system like a customized PC.

5400/7200 rpm makes no difference at all in playing 1080p stuff..infact 7200 rpm tends to run hotter.
The best HDD for the ACRyan is WD Green and Samsung 1.5Tb (aka F2 series-Eco version).
No point using very fast HDD like WD Black or Samsung F3.


If you experiment with HDD in a docker....the best ones are Laptop versions....although low rpm, they are very much faster in loading than desktop versions and less heat generated, but cost double.

I doubt playing through external drives it will lag..unless your USB cable is pretty long or something wrong with your file.
Can tell that company to close down if such nonsense occur.
But playing 1080p using wireless is a different story.

Take note especially with a ACRyan, once you start upgrading Firmware and stuff, be careful not to format the HDD or else all your movies gone.

This post has been edited by azbro: Mar 20 2010, 11:36 PM

When comparing playing movie via USB and 100Mbps LAN, can I say it is very similar in terms of smooth play ?

Wired LAN should be OK.

Any 3.5" 5400rpm drive will do. It is completely adequate for the task. Performance is not affected even if connected through USB external dock. Everything is smooth.

I recommend the Samsung HD154UI 5400 rpm 1.5TB. It costs only around RM330/-. I am using two of these, one internal SATA and one external connected through USB.

The POHD runs very cool. Even with the internal drive attached, it is just slightly warm only after playing for few hours. This is because of the built-in fan.

Don't know about the POHD mini though. It doesn't have internal HD storage but it's size is much smaller and also I don't think it's got a fan.

This post has been edited by Ngto: Mar 21 2010, 09:19 AM

I do have USB media player..
but now after bought new LG TV that have function to play direct USB media, i stop using it anymore..feel like selling it off

How much pm me ya...

ok..if anything i will let you know