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Terminator Salvation Blu-ray: The movie isn't the worst thing on this disc

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:43:02 +0000

This weekend, we watched Terminator Salvation, which wasn't as bad as we were expecting, but we certainly didn't enjoy the process of persuading the disc to play

Hisense MP800H Media HD Player review

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:09:01 +0000

The MP800H Media HD Player offers 1080p video playback, either via USB or over your home network, for a remarkably low price. This media streamer may not have as many features as a Popcorn Hour machine, but it costs less than half as much, and its playback capabilities will be good enough for most people

Hisense Media Player: 1080p video playback for less than £100

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:03:02 +0000

While the Popcorn Hour might reign supreme in the media-player market, it's hardly the cheapest option -- so imagine our pleasure when a sub-£100 Hisense player landed on our desk

Popcorn Hour C-200 video

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:46:27 +0000

Watch our video review of the Popcorn Hour C-200, a 1080p media streamer with a slot for a Blu-ray drive

Popcorn Hour C-200: Adding a Blu-ray drive

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:25:02 +0000

We love the Popcorn Hour and the new C-200 has the option to accept a Blu-ray drive -- a very smart piece of set-top box convergence. Here's how you plug one in

Popcorn Hour C-200 review

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:59:02 +0000

If you thought media streamers don't get better than the Popcorn Hour A-100 and A-110, the C-200 may make you revise your opinion. Offering a new design and even more features, including a slot for a Blu-ray drive, it's a great device that will be even better once a few bugs are ironed out

CNET UK Podcast 154: Mobile phone app store mania

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:05:02 +0000

In a rather more emotionally negative show than normal, Ian, Rich and Flora discussed app stores, broadband taxes and Lily Allen on piracy

Popcorn Hour C-200 Blu-ray media streamer: Hands-on photos

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:08:01 +0000

The Popcorn Hour C-200 is possibly one of the most exciting things we've ever put our sweaty hands on, in large part due to its ability to play both downloaded media and Blu-ray discs

blinkbox: Top Gear and Doctor Who available for download. Again

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:44:02 +0000

Video streaming and download site blinkbox has secured content from BBC Worldwide to sell for £1.90 an episode -- including Top Gear and Doctor Who, surprisingly

WD TV Mini: Minier, and with less HD

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:29:02 +0000

If you want to shove SD video, photos and MP3s into your home-cinema system, have a butchers' at the Western Digital TV Mini, a tiny little media player