The Popcorn Hour Networked Media Tank
One Box, All Media
The idea behind the Popcorn Hour Networked Media Tank is simple: to make every type of media that you can play on your PC, playable also on your TV or home entertainment system. We do this by building Popcorn Hour around a single processor that combines the capabilities of both a PC microprocessor and a TV video processor. Popcorn Hour also has standard USB and Ethernet network connectors, along with conventional audio/video outputs. Put simply, Popcorn Hour is the ultimate media player for bridging the divide between your computer and your TV.
Will Popcorn Hour work with my existing TV?
Yes! Unlike many media streamers that work only with a particular operating system or movie service, Popcorn Hour is designed to handle as many file formats, codecs and connectivity protocols as possible.
- Connect to any PC, network attached storage, SATA hard drive or digital camera.
- Hook up your Popcorn Hour to your home network via cable or optional wifi.
- Power even the most advanced home theater systems via the native HDMI port.
Choices, Choices, Choices
When you power up your Popcorn Hour via the handy remote control, you have a few choices. If you've opted to take advantage of the optional hard drive expansion slot, you can access and play stored files regardless of whether or not you're connected to another device or network. If you are connected to a PC or home network, you can access and play files stored at those locations. Finally, if your Popcorn Hour is hooked up to an Internet connection, you can access rich video and audio from hundreds of sources online via the Media Service Portal.
Media Service Portal
Created specifically for Popcorn Hour users, the MSP brings together content from many of the Internet's most recognized brands: Revision 3, Blip.tv, major news networks, photo sharing sites like Flickr, Photobucket and Picasa, and thoudsands of Internet radio stations*.
