Author Topic: Popcorn Hour C-200 Blu-ray Player,LCD Screen,Gigabit,NAS,RF Remote, 3D Playback! (Read 80981 times)

ditoy_eagle · « **Reply #30 on:** Jun 18, 2009 at 01:29 PM »

Sayang lang no Esata ports, mga mybook ko may esata lahat

milken · « **Reply #31 on:** Jun 18, 2009 at 03:16 PM »

Quote from: eksi on Jun 18, 2009 at 01:17 PM

maaasahan ka talaga bro milken sa pag translate ng specs
kalalabas lang ng 3rd gen, 4th gen na bro yung wish mo (pero possible) hehehehe
considering this as next unit?

Hmmm... If I'm in the market for a new player, I'll seriously consider this one. But if I already have a decent NMT, I will think twice before selling my unit and upgrading. The new PCH C-200 has lots of nice features which consumers may or may not need. Here are some questions to ask before deciding to upgrade:

1. Do I need a bluray player and will the current NMTs update its firmware to allow connection of external bluray drive? [Current NMTs support external DVD drive.]
2. Do I play lots of music files so as to take advantage of the built-in LCD screen without turning on my LCD or plasma?
3. Do I transfer files over the network from PC to the internal HDD of NMT to take advantage of the gigabit ethernet?
4. Is there a significant upgrade in the playback performance of the unit with the new processor installed in PCH C-200? [The only way to know is to actually test and compare the units side-by-side.]
5. Where do I store my NMTs? Do I keep it inside a cabinet? How far is the unit from me? Are there any obstruction between the unit and me so as to take advantage of the RF (radio frequency) remote control?
6. Do I transfer my NMT from place to place? Do I need a portable device? [C-200 is huge and heavy]
And so on...

I'm not jumping into conclusion now until I actually see and test the unit. To upgrade or not to upgrade, that's a difficult question.

pekspert · « **Reply #32 on:** Jun 18, 2009 at 10:22 PM »

Quote from: CeeV on Jun 16, 2009 at 10:34 PM

For what purpose nun small Antennae at the back? hmmmm

i believe that antenna is for the optional wireless N function

ang galing nito!

eksi · « **Reply #33 on:** Jun 18, 2009 at 10:31 PM »

Bro, for me gandang "upgrade or not to upgrade test" yung mga questions nyo...
My test result: Not to upgrade

Quote from: milken on Jun 18, 2009 at 03:16 PM

1. Do I need a bluray player and will the current NMTs update its firmware to allow connection of external bluray drive? [Current NMTs support external DVD drive.] No (considering expensive BD disc)
2. Do I play lots of music files so as to take advantage of the built-in LCD screen without turning on my LCD or plasma? No (I use NMT solely for HD movie viewing, hindi ko pa nga namamaximize other features e)
3. Do I transfer files over the network from PC to the internal HDD of NMT to take advantage of the gigabit ethernet? No (transfering files thru USB port)
4. Is there a significant upgrade in the playback performance of the unit with the new processor installed in PCH C-200? [The only way to know is to actually test and compare the units side-by-side.] n/a
5. Where do I store my NMTs? Do I keep it inside a cabinet? How far is the unit from me? Displayed along with other HT gears Are there any obstruction between the unit and me so as to take advantage of the RF (radio frequency) remote control? No
6. Do I transfer my NMT from place to place? Do I need a portable device? [C-200 is huge and heavy]
And so on... No (my current NMT is even smaller and maybe lighter)

lucky023 · « **Reply #34 on:** Jun 18, 2009 at 10:38 PM »

sarap nito ah.

iiinas · « **Reply #35 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 06:25 AM »

Quote from: pekspert on Jun 18, 2009 at 10:22 PM

i believe that antenna is for the optional wireless N function

ang galing nito!

i think the antenna is for the rf remote control unit.

ert · « **Reply #36 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 08:03 AM »

Quote from: iiinas on Jun 19, 2009 at 06:25 AM

i think the antenna is for the rf remote control unit.

meron ding butas sa likod ng unit i think 2 or 3 holes that's for the optional wireless N antenna..which you can install a pci card sa loob

milken · « **Reply #37 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 08:58 AM »

Just thinking lang if it's really feasible to put an esata or even usb port in C-200 so as to convert it into a slave device to a PC for file transfer. According to the specs, C-200 weights 3.7 kg which is heavier than average PC! Baka mas practical pang PC bitbitin papunta sa C-200 for file transfer.

I suggest an actual test be done to compare the transfer speed of files from PC to PCH via gigabit LAN vs. USB vs. eSATA. If it can be shown that the transfer of files via LAN is significantly faster than USB or eSATA, maybe the gigabit ethernet in C-200 will be one of its selling point.

uvax · « **Reply #38 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 10:10 AM »

The pictures show that this unit has a slide in hdd rack in front that you can replace with an optical drive. If you're not using an optical drive it would be easy to slide out the hdd and use an hdd dock with your pc to transfer files and then slide it back into the unit.

jackryan · « **Reply #39 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 10:29 AM »

if the local price is right... I'll get one

joeyrodil · « **Reply #40 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 11:37 AM »

same question here how much is the local price and may group buy na po ba ito?

anya618 · « **Reply #41 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 11:42 AM »

basing sa price ng A110, malamang nasa 17.5-19k ito

ert · « **Reply #42 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 12:52 PM »

we'll let you know soon regarding the price

just visit www.popcornhour.com.ph or www.popcornhour.com.ph/forum for more updates

iiinas · « **Reply #43 on:** Jun 19, 2009 at 06:57 PM »

syabas is officially a bluray licensee.

http://www.blu-raydisc.info/flla_licensee_lists_ROM2.php#bdrommedia

ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ · « **Reply #44 on:** Jun 20, 2009 at 07:41 AM »

iiinas! bad trip ka! bad trip ka!

bwahahahahahahahaha!

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! ang fogi fogi nito!!!

iiinas · « **Reply #45 on:** Jun 20, 2009 at 08:27 AM »

Quote from: Jazzy Jake on Jun 20, 2009 at 07:41 AM

iiinas! bad trip ka! bad trip ka!

bwahahahahahahahaha!

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! ang fogi fogi nito!!!

hehehe. ganda nga eh, napaisip ako. $:-\$

wala pa kasi akong bluray eh.

ǝʞɐɾ ʎzzɐɾ · « **Reply #46 on:** Jun 20, 2009 at 03:33 PM »

if that is your reason for getting it, think twice.

but thats me.

iiinas · « **Reply #47 on:** Jun 21, 2009 at 08:31 AM »

Quote from: Jazzy Jake on Jun 20, 2009 at 03:33 PM

if that is your reason for getting it, think twice. but thats me.

oo nga,

waiting for reviews first and how the unit will be accepted by the nmt community before deciding. happy pa ako sa orig na pch a-100 ko. hehe.

milken · « **Reply #48 on:** Jun 21, 2009 at 08:56 AM »

Tsaka baka mag-update ng firmware ang Syabas at pwede rin kabitan ng external bluray drive mga existing NMTs. Wait and see muna how they'll implement the Bluray. As of the moment, I can play full bluray backup with my egreat but I don't see the navigational menu of bluray which sucks. This is one of the improvement I hope Syabas will address. Tsaka I hope they'll support smooth playback of movies with more than 5 frames. (L4.1 pa lang ngayon) that's probably why we sometimes see stuttering playback in some 1080p rips.

iiinas · « **Reply #49 on:** Jun 21, 2009 at 09:05 AM »

Quote from: milken on Jun 21, 2009 at 08:56 AM

Tsaka baka mag-update ng firmware ang Syabas at pwede rin kabitan ng external bluray drive mga existing NMTs. Wait and see muna how they'll implement the Bluray. As of the moment, I can play full bluray backup with my egreat but I don't see the navigational menu of bluray which sucks. This is one of the improvement I hope Syabas will address. Tsaka I hope they'll support smooth playback of movies with more than 5 frames. (L4.1 pa lang ngayon) that's probably why we sometimes see stuttering playback in some 1080p rips.

oo nga, but unfortunately the c-200 will still not support L5.1

and i think due to them getting the bluray liscense, i doubt if they will allow playing of iso (tama ba?) for full enjoyment of bluray back ups (including menu and all). and they are not commenting on this issue at the nmt forums.

what i really want to see if the new machine will carry new firmware, which can give tvix a run for their money. that alone will be a welcome development for me.

lets wait and see.

babed95 · « **Reply #50 on:** Jun 27, 2009 at 10:53 AM »

Quote from: niwre on Jun 17, 2009 at 11:38 PM

No longer a rumor...

http://www.popcornhour.com/onlinestore/

yup no longer a rumor sa july ang labas.

ert · « **Reply #51 on:** Jul 03, 2009 at 02:47 PM »

Pre-ordering for Popcorn Hour C200 is now available..visit www.popcornhour.com.ph to pre-order

ert · « **Reply #52 on:** Jul 23, 2009 at 10:04 PM »

Slim Blu-ray Drive w/ Internal HDD (Optional)

pre-order now at www.popcornhour.com.ph! special price first 15 buyers!

HD_MOVIES · « **Reply #53 on:** Jul 23, 2009 at 10:09 PM »

pa pm naman kung magkanu.
Tnx

ert · « **Reply #54 on:** Jul 24, 2009 at 05:04 PM »

playing 70-80mbps bitrate mkv(special file only) will have no problems playing with C200 even with other applications running..like t*rr*nt downloader

CeeV · « **Reply #55 on:** Jul 24, 2009 at 06:48 PM »

got your reply sa pm bro..thanks.

How about the response rate ng C200? could u compare it to the Egreat, TVIX, etc...saw in its specs having a 512MB memory..

eksi · « **Reply #56 on:** Jul 24, 2009 at 11:42 PM »

Quote from: milken on Jun 21, 2009 at 08:56 AM

Tsaka baka mag-update ng firmware ang Syabas at pwede rin kabitan ng external bluray drive mga existing NMTs. Wait and see muna how they'll implement the Bluray. As of the moment, I can play full bluray backup with my egreat but I don't see the navigational menu of bluray which sucks. This is one of the improvement I hope Syabas will address. Tsaka I hope they'll support smooth playback of movies with more than 5 frames. (L4.1 pa lang ngayon) that's probably why we sometimes see stuttering playback in some 1080p rips.

bro milken, how would i know if movie is with more than 5 frames (L5.1)?
what software you use to convert it to L4.1?
i hope u could share your experience and how you convert it

iiinas · « **Reply #57 on:** Jul 25, 2009 at 06:47 AM »

Quote from: eksi on Jul 24, 2009 at 11:42 PM

bro milken, how would i know if movie is with more than 5 frames (L5.1)?
what software you use to convert it to L4.1?
i hope u could share your experience and how you convert it

you could actually see this on the .nfo file included in the folder of a movie. as for conversion, im not so sure.

eksi · « **Reply #58 on:** Jul 26, 2009 at 10:03 AM »

some mkv have no .nfo file
but was able to search tsMuxeR GUI
it can show level profile of mkv
and i think it can change level as well

iiinas · « **Reply #59 on:** Jul 26, 2009 at 10:05 AM »

Quote from: eksi on Jul 26, 2009 at 10:03 AM

some mkv have no .nfo file
but was able to search tsMuxeR GUI
it can show level profile of mkv
and i think it can change level as well

ah ok. thanks