Popcorn Hour is the consumer electronics brand of Syabas Technology, a pioneer in wired and wireless home entertainment, digital electronics and P2P mesh network broadcasting. The company's Popcorn Hour line of groundbreaking digital home entertainment devices is opening up a new era of unlimited streaming media possibilities. Breaking down the barriers between TV, personal computers, digital storage devices and the Internet, Popcorn Hour gives individuals unprecedented control over how they source, manage and experience video, high-definition movies, digital photos, music and more.

The New Popcorn Hour A-410 !!

The A-410 is based on successful A-400, re-engineered and improved. Now bosted with 1024MB DDR2 memory and on-board ESS Technology Sabre Audiophile class DAC. Powered by latest Sigma Designs (Dual Core) CPU, its support 3D Blu-rays and enchanced video performance with the VXP Video Processor.






1. Power by Sigma Design Dual Core processor

2. Enhanced video performance with the VXP Video Processor

3. with Much anticipated Blu-Ray 3D Movies

4. New NMJ Navigator companion screen interactive Apps for iOS & Android OS.
(Movie Jukebox on your iPad, browse your collection with ease and interact with your TV in a new way)

5. Powered by ESS Technology Sabre 24-bit DAC with sampling rate of 192khz

Features:
Chipset: Sigma Designs SMP8911 Dual-Core 800Mhz with 512KB L2 Cache with VXP video processing
Memory: 1024MB DDR2, 256MB SLC NAND Flash
Audio/Video: HDMI, Component, CVBS, Stereo Audio, S/PDIF, Digital Optical
Network: Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps
Power: 12V DC, 3.5A Max
Dimension: 182mm (W) x 158mm (L) x 56mm (H)
Casing: Designed by Silverstone Aluminium Case, Fanless Operation
Other Interface:
-Power/Standby LED
-2x USB 2.0 Host
-1x USB 3.0 Slave
-1x eSATA
-Quick Dock mounting for 2.5" or 3.5" SATA HDD
-Infra-Red Remote Control
-SD Card Reader
-IR-Receiver Port

For more information please visit our website @ www.hdm.my
Popcorn Hour Malaysia Facebook: Popcorn Hour - Malaysia

This post has been edited by go4pch: Aug 16 2014, 11:09 AM

SYABAS FTW!

Boss, do you bring in the Aluminium casing for A-200 series?

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Mar 7 2011, 06:18 PM

Yes. The A-210 is aluminum casing.

What I meant was, do you sell only the casing?

Oops.. Sorry we didn't bring in. When available will let you know.

After so many years it finally POP in Malaysia!
And now when the market is saturated with cheap China media player?

Hope you can still support lo....

how much is the price and how is it compare to dune smart1

It's already listed at the signature of the TS.

thanks geforce.

startship1, am PM to you already the price.

could someone enlighten me why would one pays ~1.4k for a media jukebox instead of a fullspec HTPC like Dell's Zino?

Picta quality...is definately one of them

Simplicity of the firmware, rather than installing power-hungry OS,...

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Mar 9 2011, 05:46 PM

Welcome all Penang People

We are having ICT@Komtar Fair, Penang. From 10-13 March, 2011.

Vanue: 3rd Floor, ICT Digital @ Komtar, Penang
Time: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Booth: No. 1 & 2

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Added on March 17, 2011, 12:53 pm[NEWS]
New firmware update available for C-200, NOW!! with MKV 3D Support. Please visit Networked Media Tank website for more information.

This post has been edited by go4pch: Mar 17 2011, 12:53 PM

for A210 with 799 what do i get? is it just a player with no storage? if it comes with storage, what size? is it already wifi enabled or need to buy separate dongle?

Sorry, the price only for the player without the HDD and WiFi dongle.

I would recomend you to buy C-200 if you have the budget as its support:
1) 4+1 USB port (mean you can attached more storage).
2) Full BD Navigation.
3) Internally can support 2 HDDs (one 2.5" & one 3.5")
4) Support BluRay ROM.
5) LCD Display.

I'm new at this...

What is Popcorn Hour? I can see that it's a device that allows us to watch movies from the internet.

The question is that after buying this unit the it's just click & watch?
The provider is like Astro which we gotto pay monthly or like Microsoft just buy 1 time & buy again for a higher version???

If it's the case like Microsoft that need to keep on getting higher/better OS then would the same version that I'm buying can still works fine(watch all movies).

Popcorn Hour come with free firmware update regularly. No additional charges.

Popcorn Hour
Popcorn Hour is the consumer electronics brand of Syabas Technology, a pioneer in wired and wireless home entertainment, digital electronics and P2P mesh network broadcasting. The company's Popcorn Hour line of groundbreaking digital home entertainment devices is opening up a new era of unlimited streaming media possibilities. Breaking down the barriers between TV, personal computers, digital storage devices and the Internet, Popcorn Hour gives individuals unprecedented control over how they source, manage and experience video, high-definition movies, digital photos, music and more.

Features:
1. Support Full BD Navigation.
2. Apps Market.
3. Rich UI Media Jukebox
4. Built-in NAS function.
5. Ability to play multiple format & codec media files without lad.
6. Support MKV 3D now.
7. Web Services (Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, News, Online TV & etc.....)
8. Support BitTorrent, Usenet, NZB Download.
... and more.

Thanks for the answer...
Know that there's free update already.
Thank you for the answer

I'll just get to the point.
Most importantly I don't wanna pay anything else after buying that.
Buy it & gotto pay to watch ><"

Just play & watch. No need download.
Wanna watch it like You Tube. Streaming.
Does it works this way? Yes then I'm going for it.
I mean a dedicated server. Turn it on sees a movie, click & watch...

Honestly I'm comparing this to HTPC + PPS/tom365.
Can this out do it...

This post has been edited by khoodennis: Apr 3 2011, 01:46 AM

I just noticed that the backup BDMV folder I played for "Into the blue" is able to display full BD menu in my A200!

The recent firmware update (few days ago) also I dun notice improvement as my player is vely the stable 1...

Or could it be I'm lousy user?

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 3 2011, 11:07 AM

Sorry, miss out your post. Just notice.
Yes you can do streaming + downloading like Youtube.
May be can you describe a bit on the configuration that you want and what HTPC do for you?

Can the C-200 output 1080i signal through component out when HD audio is sent out using HDMI?

Are you going thru any Receiver ?

My setup :-

BD/Media Player (Video) - Component - AVR - Component (My AVR can output HD video through component) - Projector (The projector capable of 1080i signal through component but without HDMI connector)

BD/Media Player (Audio) - HDMI - AVR (to get uncompress audio)

Currently my Dune Prime BD 1.0 can do that

Is the Pop corn Hour capable of that?

Also, any BD-ROM will work with Pop Corn? can play original BD without problem?
If after adding a BD-ROM, can I still fit in internal HDD?

The C-200 price are cheaper than the Dune Max and I have an extra BD-ROM lying around, and the Dune Prime 1.0 loading is very very slow, so am looking for alternative now......

This post has been edited by mpyw: Apr 5 2011, 04:30 PM

Another new gadget/toy for your dedicated HT room

Why don't you used Digital Output/SPDIF to your AVR for audio ?
BTW, what is to purpose to get uncompress audio?

Uncompress audio = DTS-Master / Dolby TrueHD at 2-5Mbs
if using digital out/SPDIF only can get the core of the DTS/DD at max 1536kbps
see the losses in quality if I am not getting the uncompress audio?

Can I know which Model of AVR you using?

[This is personal]
Heard that you got AV Room, rite? Wanted to share share? or you can email to me @ go4pch@hotmail.com. Thanks.

the pic in HT setup thread...feel free to browse.
I am using Onkyo TX-NR808....
U still have not answer my question....

Sorry for keep delaying you as my technical still checking and working on it. Once got result will let u know.

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Added on April 10, 2011, 9:36 pmHi,

Good news for you! C-200 able to do what you want.

This post has been edited by go4pch: Apr 10 2011, 09:36 PM

hi, is popcorn hour support for 3D movie?

Yes we do. Perhaps, we are world's No. 1 Media Player that can support 3D movies.

Hi. The player support full 3D MKV (1080p+1080p)? Thx

Edit: Also does it have HDMI 1.4 port?

This post has been edited by lordsbm: Apr 18 2011, 12:03 PM

Updated mine with latest firmware capable of handling 3D. But no chance to test it so far.
Firmware (3D) release notes

Meaning, if i do the following, i can watch in 3D?
- Rename files
- Change HDMI cable to ver 1.4
- get 3D TV

???

tat is great if could support 3D
A210 or C-200 ? how much is the cost?

I have yet to try it. So, i dare not confirm, plus, I prefer 2D hahaha

Mine is A-200 with GPU fan. (A-210 is with fanless aluminium casing)

For the latest price, you can ask TS.

did you mean A210 also could support for 3D movie? how much is the cost?

Just bought the player recently during PC Expo. Very sactisfy with the player. Good
But no chance to try 3D yet. No money to buy 3D TV la....
By the way where to get 3D movies? This is important. Not bad la at least have the features. Can used it for the future.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

based on "Tested with MKV, AVI, TS (MPEG)" from the update I assumed it's 1080p (720p+720p SBS/TAB). I'd tested half SBS on Sony NX710 TV using normal 1185 chipset player, then activate the 3D function on TV and set SBS on TV. I'm able to view real 3D.

if popcorn player can play full 3D 2160p (1080p+1080p SBS/TAB) and decode it like 3D bluray player, please let me know cause I'll be interested^^

edit: if popcorn really can play full 3D, will like to know if the port is HDMI v1.4 too, else it won't be fast enough.

This post has been edited by lordsbm: Apr 19 2011, 11:33 AM

Thanks for your enquiries. I already submit your question to my principal. Now waiting for the answer.
From the information I have while waiting for the answer, I heard that it may need fast/Good HDMI Cable to play full 3D. Anyhow let me clarify with them again.

Thank you.

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Added on April 19, 2011, 11:58 amYou got PM.

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Added on April 19, 2011, 12:01 pmThanks for you support!

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Added on April 19, 2011, 12:04 pmYes, the C-200/A-210 HDMI port only 1.3a. Anyhow I'm still waiting for the answer from my principal.

This post has been edited by go4pch: Apr 19 2011, 12:04 PM

Thanks for your help checking this

wah! 3D also got so many thing need to know.... I think is pair & play matter.... thank you for the info

Basically A-200 and A-210 is the same device... but appear in different casing only.

A-200 = plastic + GPU fan
A-210 = Alu case + Big heat sink(to avoid fan)

Ya, quite troublesome, even when search for bluray player also need to find one can support 3D-_-

The issue with real full 3D (not those red/blue or 2D to 3D) on 3DTV is achieved by 2xfull hd 1080p vids. So older HDMI ports/cables or chipset cannot transfer the data fast enough. like my himedia hd600a (1185) cannot play full 3d sbs mkv file. So I am quite happy to see popcorn might be able to support 3D.

thank you for the info, I will buy A210...

Hi bro,

So sorry to inform that, we do not support full-resolution 3D MKV, only half-resolution and only side-by-side and top-and-bottom 3D modes.

We can do HDMI 1.4 signaling to automatically switch to 3DTV to the correct 3D modes, such as, side-by-side, top-and-bottom. Currently we do not support frame sequential 3D. In order for this HDMI 1.4 signaling to work, the TV and any AVR connected need to support HDMI1.4 as well.

Thanks a lot for the honest reply Think I'll need wait another generation of chipset. Thanks again

You are welcome.

Doing biz must be honest. Why con people leh?
Hope the engineer can break thru in near future.

is it the chipset limitation or just the firmware

the player expensive for a reason bro. u wouldn't know until u try

Hi bro, you should compare apple to apple.

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Added on April 20, 2011, 4:59 pmCheers arremie.

This post has been edited by go4pch: Apr 20 2011, 04:59 PM

Yes, nicer on the outside... I agree haha

I still love my A-200 since day one... works so well with my 2.1 Home Theater system. I think I should upgrade to C-200 soon...

This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 20 2011, 06:02 PM

Hi sifu-sifu,

Are there any function that I can surf internet through the media player or any 3rd party applications which I can install from? Quite covenient if I can surf net without switching on my PC.

Thank you.

hi, where could get the A210 at Puchong? any reseller here?

Sorry guys for late reply. I'm outstation.


Hi xpilon,

As I understand there are already apps like facebook, twitter, youtube & etc... for you to go on net. Do you mean search engine like google/yahoo things, right? Let me check for you. Will get back to you want I got it.

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Added on April 25, 2011, 11:03 amYou got PM.

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Added on April 25, 2011, 11:09 amThank you bro for you great support. When you gonna to upgrade ?

This post has been edited by go4pch: Apr 25 2011, 11:10 AM

OK, waiting for you good news.

thank you

Not sure boss, my A-200 never failed me so far... [that's why i cant upgrade, haha]

One thing I respect about PCH... that they really care for their customers' request (below)
Upgrade A-200 to A-210


This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Apr 27 2011, 11:44 PM

Hi, I just get the A-210, is great, the apps is good & perfect....

Did you come across any player in the market with web browsing feature?
For the moments the player unable to support web browsing. But don't worry from time to time Popcorn Hour will add the apps market like Facebook, Youtube, Twiter & so on.

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Added on April 29, 2011, 5:31 pm
For your information, Popcorn Hour going to slash some price starting from May, 2011 with free gifts. The annoucement going to make very soon.

This post has been edited by go4pch: Apr 29 2011, 05:31 PM

Wahlau. So fast. I just enjoying the player for about a month, now you slash the price.
What free gift u kasi now, boss?

bro...

UGPM

oh! no .... I just brought A210....

Hi,
how much are the players?
are they do things like what "Modeo Net TV MR60" and "Modeo FullHD Internet Media Player" provide (watch chinese movies on internet)?
is there any shop selling this in KL or PJ? wanna see the demo la...
still not really clear what this player able to do compare with those normal so called media player...

We give away Popcorn Hour Wifi Dongle (WN-150)

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Added on May 3, 2011, 3:43 pmNoted

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Added on May 3, 2011, 3:59 pmYou can claim your free Popcorn Hour Wifi Dongle by register with us through email. This applicable for those purchase with our authorised reseller ONLY. While those purchse during recent PC Expo/Fair are not entitle as we already give away the free Wifi Dongle.

Please provide information as below:
1. Full Name
2. Postal Address
3. Tel. No. / Mobile No.
4. Email address
5. Product Model
6. Product Serial Number
7. Authorised Reseller Name
8. Invoice/Bill No.

And email to info@hdm.my or fax to +6.04.229 9146

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Added on May 3, 2011, 4:02 pmUGPM for the price.
It can play what Modeo can play plus many many features.
For the detail of the Popcorn Hour please visit our website @ www.hdm.my

This post has been edited by go4pch: May 3 2011, 04:02 PM

Those chinese channels, you can go for ASIABOX i think...

OK, then what is the price now?

TS should create a thread under "garage sales > Home electronics"

U got PM !

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Added on May 7, 2011, 10:03 amThanks for your suggestion. I'll create a thread under sarage sales. I tot only can create one topic per item.
Thank you.

This post has been edited by go4pch: May 7 2011, 10:03 AM

ts i wanna know the promo price too

U got PM !!

what the lower price for Sigma chipset?

bro pm me price for each player and which one is d best player?

Bro,

I didn't get a reply from you yet for the A-210, including delivery to Sarawak.

Thanks,
William

U got PM !!

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Added on May 9, 2011, 11:03 pmU got PM !!

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Added on May 9, 2011, 11:03 pmU got PM !!

This post has been edited by go4pch: May 9 2011, 11:03 PM

is this a sales thread???

Hi hdwarexpert,

I just wanted to promote and introduce the product only but people keep asking.
Anyway, I'll try to create a sales thread under Trade Zone. Just I have no time to create the thread yet. Try to get it done by today or later tomorrow.

Thanks for your advised.

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Added on May 10, 2011, 1:45 pm * For those interested for sales & promotion enquiry please goto the following thread *
Lowyat.Net -> Trade Zone -> LYN Street Mart -> Home Eletronics & Homewares

Thank you very much.

This post has been edited by go4pch: May 10 2011, 01:45 PM

bro,

I having some Jukebox question. Can I scan a particular folder only?

Thanks in advanced.

Amy I know the price pf May offering, please reply to issong@yeah.net

It will scan the entired partition.

I know the price for May promotion already from garage sales.
You have any best offer? You can PM me also for your best price as my friend also looking for one.

For sales enquiries please reply under following topics (Trade Zone - Lyn Street Mart):-

For Popcorn Hour C-200
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=220&t=1872986

For Popcorn Hour A-210
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=220&t=1871706

Thank you.

Anyway that I can edit or remove the jukebox content (not the movie)?

Thanks.

Actually there are few way to do this. Just press Help icon on NMJ to do the editing.
Others way, installing NMJToolBox applications from CSI. NMJToolBox is a Windows editior for NMJ.

Thanks.

Thanks. I know where to edit already but editing via the player a bit troublesome. May be I should try NMJToolBox. By the way, what is CSI? How to aget it from?

Thanks.

Hi bro,

You can get it from this website http://www.nmtinstaller.com/. It is a third party developer that develop applications for networked media tank products. I found some of the applications very usefull like DownloadManager, FileManager & Transmission.

Hi there,
I got my Popcornhour C200 some time back, but noticed that the Apps are different from that avail on the Asiabox, although the firmware are both from Syabas. I don't want to just buy another box. Its a never ending game.

Is there anyway i can get the AsiaLive VoD app on the C200? Has anyone done that before? Thanks in advance.

Thank you for your input.
I would address it to my principal for AsiaLive VoD to be included in Popcorn Hour products just to suite/cater for Asean market.

hi, any easy way to editing? cz tat is a lot of step.....

Hi All,

C-200 new stock arrive !!

New C-200 come with front combo rack for supports both 3.5” SATA HDD and 12.7mm Slim Optical drives (BD/DVD/CD).

Thank you.

Hi Bro,
When can A-210 support PPS?

Hi TS

I dont have much idea about media player. From my understanding I can download/streaming HD movies using pop corn device? Say I want to watch Avatar in HD, I can do searching for that title using this media player and then download/stream straight away?

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Added on June 15, 2011, 2:17 pm1 more question. What's difference beteween pop corn and asiabox?

This post has been edited by mutt: Jun 15 2011, 02:17 PM

First of all, the media player capable to perform downloading + streaming. In order to view HD 1080p movies online you required very high-speed lines. The player come with BitTorrent features so you can download any movies once you uploaded the torrent file. Currently Popcorn Hour doesn't support PPS streaming only Asiabox support because of licensing issue. Some said 1mbps line can stream the movies smoothly but I doubt that. You may need at-leat 2mbps or higher or better unifi.

You may check on the wiki below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_video