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Popcorn Hour A-400

Popcorn Hour A-400
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alaScore 87

179 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 179 reviews of Popcorn Hour A-400. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the size and design. The reliability and usability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Popcorn Hour A-400 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Popcorn Hour A-400

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Popcorn Hour A-400 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability. Reviews are divided on the design. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Popcorn Hour A-400

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Popcorn Hour A-400 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the size and design are generally positive. The price and usability also get good feedback, but opinions are divided on the reliability.

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68% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Popcorn Hour A-400

 

Hands-on: The latest Popcorn Hour box from Syabas takes up even less space.

At £270, the Popcorn Hour A-400 won’t make a lot of sense tomost buyers, but it is a well-made little box that deserves a look if your oldbox has packed it in. What do you think? Are the days of these dedicated mediaplayers numbered?

Apr, 2013
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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Popcorn Hour A-400

 

There was a time when the Popcorn Hour was THE media player to have. Not only did it do everything, it also managed to produce excellent quality pictures and sound. In recent years though, things have become much more competitive in this media playing...

Picture quality, fantastic build quality, plays things other players can't, loads of networking options, fantastic connectivity, can take a 3.5-inch hard drive for media storage

Quite expensive, have to provide your own internal storage, online services still not that compelling

There are some things the Popcorn Hour does incredibly well - for example, picture quality. It's very good here and neglected on other media players and especially on laptops and the like. Plus, you get the power needed to play 3D or 1080p video...

May, 2013
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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Popcorn Hour A-400 pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

By way of an introduction, if you haven't heard of it before the Popcorn Hour range of media streamers aims to offer a way of playing back pretty much

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Torben Rasmussen (flatpanelshd.com)

Popcorn Hour A-400

 

Last year we reviewed the smaller Popbox V8 media player from Syabas and this time we have had a go at the latest model - the Popcorn Hour A400. This model replaces the A300 and has been upgraded with 3D playback, a new interface and a bunch of new...

Robust cabinet ; Pretty interface ; Support for most file formats ; NMJ on tablet ; App market ; Limited Airplay

Unstable ; Slow ; Big power brick ; Bugs with subtitles and DTS HD ; App selection ; Problems with ISO

Popcorn Hour A400 is the latest player from Syabas and it offers exciting new features such as the built-in jukebox for movies, music and images, 3D support, tablet controls, an App Store, and Airplay streaming from Apple devices.

Mar, 2013
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