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TSRayKazansky
post Jun 7 2010, 03:12 PM, updated 16y ago

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Hi All,

I think, I could be a few people here using A-200. Just to share a little bit about this humble small player via some images.

Official Link:
Popcorn Hour A-200
Img Ref:
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HD Supplies

The packaging...
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Unboxed A-200...
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Front view...
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Rear view...
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Internal view of A-200
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Main Interface...
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Web Services...
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MSP (Media Service Portal)
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A-200 with YAMJ Movie List
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A-200 with YAMJ (+Aeon) Media Info
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Question...
I am looking for the PopCornHour WN-150 wireless USB dongle for my Popcorn player. Any idea where I can purchase it around here? Or anybody doing bulk order?

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Jun 19 2010, 04:27 PM
alucard89
post Jun 7 2010, 03:51 PM

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So small this one, how much did you get for this unit?
Currently, I'm eagerly waiting for the XBMC port for the NMT, those preview videos looks promising enough
Probably consider getting c200 after that..
Does it really have to be that spesific wireless USB dongle model?
I thought TP-Link v2 model is enough..
TSRayKazansky
post Jun 7 2010, 04:46 PM

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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Jun 7 2010, 03:51 PM)
So small this one, how much did you get for this unit?
Currently, I'm eagerly waiting for the XBMC port for the NMT, those preview videos looks promising enough
Probably consider getting c200 after that..
Does it really have to be that spesific wireless USB dongle model?
I thought TP-Link v2 model is enough..
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Well, I actually got it as a gift.
Not sure about XBMC (needs PC processor to run), but very near into future, if not mistaken, SYABAS will release the new flash based UI. You may preview it at the link below...
Link:
Rich UI

Regarding the dongle, only two dongles tested so far that works with my A-200. They are...
- PopCornHour WN-150
- Xtreamer USB WiFi 802.11n

Link:
A-200 Compatibility List

The reason why I prefer WN-150 over the Xtreamer dongle is because of the compact size.

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Jun 7 2010, 04:47 PM
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post Jun 7 2010, 06:41 PM

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QUOTE(RayKazansky @ Jun 7 2010, 04:46 PM)
Well, I actually got it as a gift.
Not sure about XBMC (needs PC processor to run), but very near into future, if not mistaken, SYABAS will release the new flash based UI. You may preview it at the link below...
Link:
Rich UI

Regarding the dongle, only two dongles tested so far that works with my A-200. They are...
- PopCornHour WN-150
- Xtreamer USB WiFi 802.11n

Link:
A-200 Compatibility List

The reason why I prefer WN-150 over the Xtreamer dongle is because of the compact size.
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Now I wish my dad would get a C200 as a present LOL..
About the XBMC port, it was from this thread

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showthread.php?tid=40300

Apparently ejp, the guy who made Alaska/Aeon skin manage to do the impossible
but he won't be posting regular updates much, just waiting for him to post the final version
after he finished beta-testing it like he did with Alaska skin..



TSRayKazansky
post Jun 7 2010, 10:58 PM

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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Jun 7 2010, 06:41 PM)
Now I wish my dad would get a C200 as a present LOL..
About the XBMC port, it was from this thread

http://www.networkedmediatank.com/showthread.php?tid=40300

Apparently ejp, the guy who made Alaska/Aeon skin manage to do the impossible
but he won't be posting regular updates much, just waiting for him to post the final version
after he finished beta-testing it like he did with Alaska skin..
You have been following up well rclxms.gif and the link looks promising. Not sure if it's fully functional. But I hope that ejp guy can really make it happen!

There are so many things to play around with Popcorn Hour. No regret and no issue for me so far. smile.gif thumbup.gif
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post Jun 8 2010, 01:57 PM

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QUOTE(RayKazansky @ Jun 7 2010, 10:58 PM)
You have been following up well rclxms.gif  and the link looks promising. Not sure if it's fully functional. But I hope that ejp guy can really make it happen!

There are so many things to play around with Popcorn Hour. No regret and no issue for me so far. smile.gif  thumbup.gif
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Definitely when you've got a whole community backing it up
there's even other user created apps like Download Manager to get stuff from filehosting
but I didn't bother to try it when you have to install it via CSI or something
sounds complicated, worried I could brick my own unit tongue.gif

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I wonder if you've tried using it?
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post Jun 8 2010, 02:41 PM

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I cant even finish watching my HD movies,... for sure no time to mingle with all these nice functions. Hmmm..... hope to have free time to try out sad.gif
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post Jun 9 2010, 12:44 AM

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ehhhh i still cant make the YAMJ works for me >.<'''
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post Jun 9 2010, 09:39 AM

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QUOTE(Maniac @ Jun 9 2010, 12:44 AM)
ehhhh  i still cant make the YAMJ works for me >.<'''
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It's quite easy to setup actually

1) Install Java unless you have it already.
2) Download YAMJ(latest one)
3) Get another skin, I recommend Aeon or the new Alaska
4) Download YAMJ Gui Config Tool( this is important coz it sets the location for the video files)
5) Configure the settings for YAMJ Gui Config Tool and some settings in the skin file.
Different setting for different skin. This is definitely the crucial part otherwise nothing comes out right.

Here's a tutorial video:



For setting up the skin for Aeon:



Refer to this thread for more step by step info
Yeah it can be quite difficult at first, but you'll get the hang of it, and it's definitely worth your time
Of course you probably don't have to bother with this once XBMC port for NMT is done
but until then this jukebox will do just fine

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post Jun 9 2010, 12:00 PM

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QUOTE(Maniac @ Jun 9 2010, 12:44 AM)
ehhhh  i still cant make the YAMJ works for me >.<'''
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Bro, try this first...
YAMJ Step by Step

Once YAMJ is up, then only u upgrade the interface to AEON
AEON

Good Luck, mate! biggrin.gif

Thanks to alucard89 for his youtube guides : smile.gif

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Jun 9 2010, 12:01 PM
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post Jun 10 2010, 01:29 PM

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Itching for this or C-200
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post Jun 10 2010, 02:11 PM

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QUOTE(craven dusk @ Jun 10 2010, 01:29 PM)
Itching for this or C-200
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If you download movies all the time then go for this, coz C-200 has additional function for BD lovers.

Btw, here's development update for RICH UI music jukebox from NMT's site:




Added on September 23, 2010, 9:23 pmNew firmware launch for A-200...

NMT Firmware Page

Looks like I am the only one using A-200 here... blush.gif

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