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ert · « **on:** Sep 01, 2012 at 06:57 AM »

Popcorn Hour A-400 from IFA Event in Berlin, Germany

Sigma 8911 new chipset

anya618 · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 01, 2012 at 06:58 AM »

magkano kaya price nito?

newwaveboy · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 01, 2012 at 09:21 AM »

It looks great ..... and expensive.

Read that it'll have a quick-dock HDD slot & an eSATA port (finally).

Though, have been wanting for PCH to go for dual 3.5" HDD slots with its chassis - like what DUNE did to an older model ..... maybe for the inevitable C400?

olats · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 02, 2012 at 07:13 PM »

$249 as per this article
http://asia.cnet.com/new-3d-ready-popcorn-hour-media-jukebox-62218556.htm

mikz023 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 02, 2012 at 07:48 PM »

Quote from: olats on Sep 02, 2012 at 07:13 PM

$249 as per this article
http://asia.cnet.com/new-3d-ready-popcorn-hour-media-jukebox-62218556.htm

Not bad..almost same price of a300 plus $30. Bibili pa naman sana akong a300 this nov, better to wait for this one,

comet · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 02, 2012 at 08:13 PM »

Can this run thru with full bd menu like the A300?

mikz023 · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 02, 2012 at 08:55 PM »

Quote from: olats on Sep 02, 2012 at 07:13 PM

$249 as per this article
http://asia.cnet.com/new-3d-ready-popcorn-hour-media-jukebox-62218556.htm

Some says it's 289 euros or $363.

http://www.post76.com/discuss/viewthread.php?tid=130569

Clondalkin · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 02, 2012 at 09:49 PM »

Hi John. It should be able to do that.

I think this is what we both need next time (para 3D TV nalang kulang ko and para kumpleto ka na. Forget HTPC dahil hassle sa family...Titanic 3D BD is ready...ooops....

).

When will they ever replace that cheap-feel/painted remote control? (back side feels cool though)

. Mas maganda remote ng Mede8er and Egreat.

Quote from: comet on Sep 02, 2012 at 08:13 PM

Can this run thru with full bd menu like the A300?

ert · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 03, 2012 at 07:34 AM »

mikz023 · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 03, 2012 at 08:08 PM »

What's 2nd screen navigation mean?

comet · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 03, 2012 at 09:27 PM »

Quote from: Clondalkin on Sep 02, 2012 at 09:49 PM

Hi John. It should be able to do that.

I think this is what we both need next time (para 3D TV nalang kulang ko and para kumpleto ka na. Forget HTPC dahil hassle sa family...Titanic 3D BD is ready...ooops.... ).

When will they ever replace that cheap-feel/painted remote control? (back side feels cool though) . Mas maganda remote ng Mede8er and Egreat.

Oo nga eh just what we need, madaling gamitin at kumpleto na. Uy 3d na!

ert · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 07:28 AM »

Quote from: mikz023 on Sep 03, 2012 at 08:08 PM

What's 2nd screen navigation mean?

here's the teaser video

http://youtu.be/aPmRZaZ5RvE

jao143 · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 08:13 AM »

sir ert, kailan eta nito?

anya618 · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 08:14 AM »

Quote from: jao143 on Sep 04, 2012 at 08:13 AM

sir ert, kailan eta nito?

mukhang me balak

Clondalkin · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 08:22 AM »

Jao143 please reserve kapag binenta mo.

Quote from: jao143 on Sep 04, 2012 at 08:13 AM

sir ert, kailan eta nito?

jao143 · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 08:29 AM »

Quote from: anya618 on Sep 04, 2012 at 08:14 AM

mukhang me balak

Quote from: Clondalkin on Sep 04, 2012 at 08:22 AM

Jao143 please reserve kapag binenta mo.

Kayo talaga, nagtatanong lang

Curious din ako sa pq bagong sigma chip set

Clondalkin · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 08:33 AM »

I dont expect any significant difference sa image quality.

I just want 3D BD with full BD navigation.

- kahit wala pa akong 3D HDTV.

Sana mas mabilis ang initialization and response.

Quote from: jao143 on Sep 04, 2012 at 08:29 AM

Curious din ako sa pq bagong sigma chip set

jao143 · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 08:39 AM »

Quote from: Clondalkin on Sep 04, 2012 at 08:33 AM

I dont expect any significant difference sa image quality.

I just want 3D BD with full BD navigation. - kahit wala pa akong 3D HDTV.

Sana mas mabilis ang initialization and response.

Medyo frustrated lang siguro ako, ksi i tried realtek 1185 based nmt, malayo pq nito sa pcha210 tapos yung 1185 namimili nang non mkv files while yung pch, played it all

anya618 · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 08:42 AM »

Quote from: jao143 on Sep 04, 2012 at 08:39 AM

Medyo frustrated lang siguro ako, ksi i tried realtek 1185 based nmt, malayo pq nito sa pcha210 tapos yung 1185 namimili nang non mkv files while yung pch, played it all

ako naman baligtad frustrated sa pch a200 kasi namimili ng files while yung egreat R1-ii kayang iplay lahat

jao143 · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 08:46 AM »

Quote from: anya618 on Sep 04, 2012 at 08:42 AM

ako naman baligtad frustrated sa pch a200 kasi namimili ng files while yung egreat R1-ii kayang iplay lahat

Exact opposite

Kahit updated sa latest fw, ayaw pa rin magplay nung ibang files?

anya618 · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 08:47 AM »

Quote from: jao143 on Sep 04, 2012 at 08:46 AM

Exact opposite

Kahit updated sa latest fw, ayaw pa rin magplay nung ibang files?

ayaw. nagpost na nga ako sa a200/a210 thread

jao143 · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 09:03 AM »

Quote from: anya618 on Sep 04, 2012 at 08:47 AM

ayaw. nagpost na nga ako sa a200/a210 thread

Baka naman itong a400 ang magplay nang lahat nang yan

Clondalkin · « **Reply #22 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 09:21 AM »

If I use a PC as reference 1.0, I would say all NMT and standalone media players are between 0.95-0.99. Pero baka nga mas flexible sa non-MKV contents ang Realtek because that's what I observed with my Mede8er before. Just get another file Anya (pero kung walang damit - eh hit and miss talaga yon sa NMT

)

Hopefully, the A400 will be able to rectify those issues, kaso there are sooooooooooo many downloadable files out there and many fast encoders dont really bother about standards, and the tech people of PCH wont be able to cope with all issues, except to adhere to certain standards - which happen to apply mostly to MKV and full BD contents.

Jao143, color saturation ba ang problem or clarity or video noise or combination. The difference in IQ is noticeable sa PJ or maski sa plasma mo?

Cheers!

mikz023 · « **Reply #23 on:** Sep 04, 2012 at 07:26 PM »

Quote from: ert on Sep 04, 2012 at 07:28 AM

here's the teaser video

http://youtu.be/aPmRZaZ5RvE

Tamang tama pla to sa ipad ko.

Verbl Kint · « **Reply #24 on:** Sep 11, 2012 at 03:07 AM »

SPECS CHECKLIST:

Verbl Kint · « **Reply #25 on:** Sep 11, 2012 at 03:10 AM »

From Anandtech:

" The A-300 might still be the player of choice for many users because it offers full Blu-ray menu functionality unofficially. The case with A-400 is not very clear because the BD stack wasn't licensed for the SMP8911 due to Cinavia concerns. This is also the reason why a C-400 (a Blu-ray drive equipped version of the A-400) appears quite unlikely at this point.

Syabas assures that the issues with HD Audio and multi-branching Blu-ray titles that plagued the A-300 aren't a problem with the A-400. There are a number of other showstopper bugs in the A300 (which has prevented us from putting out a full review) which are hopefully addressed in a future A-300 firmware update / don't exist in the A-400."

Price: roughly US$350.00.

Uh-oh... $:-\$

anya618 · « **Reply #26 on:** Sep 11, 2012 at 05:46 AM »

di pa rin nagbabago itsura ng remote

Clondalkin · « **Reply #27 on:** Sep 11, 2012 at 07:31 AM »

1. Calling scifi-fan.

2. I thought the A200/A210/A300 all have no official BD stack license hence the full BD Menu Functionality remains unofficial. I would find it surprising and totally disappointing if the A400 would not be able to follow at least a similar unofficial path to full BD functionality, although Cinavia does concern me. If that happens, there would be no discrimination between a Realtek and Sigma based 3D BD player.

3. What are those alleged issues of the A300 as regards HD Audio and Seamless Branching BDs. Walang ganon problem sa A200/A210. Bro Comet how's your new A300 doing?

4. Yeah that Remote Control looks freakin ugly, but fully functional and assures backward compatibility if you have multiple models of PCH devices. They should improve on the paint finish of the front panel in particular because it looks cheap. Kahit itiman lang nila ang pintura. hehehe

Quote from: Verbl Kint on Sep 11, 2012 at 03:10 AM

" The A-300 might still be the player of choice for many users because it offers full Blu-ray menu functionality unofficially. The case with A-400 is not very clear because the BD stack wasn't licensed for the SMP8911 due to Cinavia concerns. This is also the reason why a C-400 (a Blu-ray drive equipped version of the A-400) appears quite unlikely at this point.

Syabas assures that the issues with HD Audio and multi-branching Blu-ray titles that plagued the A-300 aren't a problem with the A-400. There are a number of other showstopper bugs in the A300 (which has prevented us from putting out a full review) which are hopefully addressed in a future A-300 firmware update / don't exist in the A-400."

[joms] · « **Reply #28 on:** Sep 22, 2012 at 01:33 PM »

any ETA ?

ert · « **Reply #29 on:** Sep 22, 2012 at 06:09 PM »

Quote from: [joms] on Sep 22, 2012 at 01:33 PM

any ETA ?

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