My workflow requirements is such.
1) BitTorrent download support
2) Ability to play all video files available from BitTorrent
3) .RAR & .ZIP decompression
4) Provision for internal HDD.
5) Small
6) Simple to use
7) Remote Control Driven
Minimal power usage
9) Minimal noise creation
10) Must be cheaper than a PC.
Popcorn Hour appears to be able to all these things. For the price being asked it is indeed a bargain.