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HTPC

    HTPC - Home Theater PC - is a computer which is connected to the TV. The default HTPC runs Windows MCE (Media Center Edition). There are several alternatives such as XBMC and Boxee on Windows, Mac and Linux. On Mac, the default is Front Row, but there is an XBMC equivalent called Plex. Any Core 2 Duo or better computer can run as a HTPC.

Networked Media Renderer

Popcorn Hour

What is Popcorn Hour?

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The Popcorn Hour Networked Media Tank is opening up a new era in digital entertainment by breaking down the technological walls between TV and home theater systems on the one hand, and PCs and the Internet on the other. As DVD movies and Internet video have become increasingly popular, digital entertainment enthusiasts have searched for a way to make the rich media content stored on their PC hard drives and home networks available through their TV. Popcorn Hour is the answer.

The Hardware

Popcorn Hour is the world's most advanced Networked Media Tank. Also called a digital media player, Popcorn Hour is designed to support the fullest array of digital content standards and file formats. This means you can use your Popcorn Hour to play:

Popcorn Hour also incorporates a media server application, so you can broadcast content over your local network or share it over the Internet.

The Content

The Popcorn Hour Networked Media Tank integrates with the Popcorn Hour Media Service Portal online to give you access to streaming video and audio from an enormous number of digital content providers.

Popcorn Hour A-200

The Digital Streamer That Is More Advanced

With the Popcorn Hour you can stream or playback digital media content from a huge variety of sources such as your PC, network-attached storage, digital camera or USB storage (Flash drive, HDD, DVD drive). Popcorn Hour also makes it easy to download and stream content directly from popular Internet sites like Videocast, CNET TV, CBS/CNN channels and dozens of other online content sites*.

Expand Your Possibilities

Add an optional hard drive to the Popcorn Hour's standard expansion slot to open up a host of additional features and options:

Digital Entertainment Your Way

Popcorn Hour's interface uses familiar HTML features and navigation prompts, so first-time users can quickly get up to speed on even the most advanced features. The standard remote control supports playback modes, such as play/pause and trickmodes, as well as simultaneous display of images and playback of audio tracks.

Features

WD TV Live

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WD TV Live

HD Media Player

Full-HD 1080p media player

Play a world of HD media on your TV

HD video, photos and music - they're on your computer, on your USB drives, on the Internet, but how do you enjoy them on your TV? Now it's easy! Play a whole world of Full-HD, 1080p media on your big screen TV with the WD TV Live network-ready HD media player.

ASUS O!Play Air

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O!Play Air

Play, Unlimited!

- Full HD 1080p Enjoyment

- Multiple Format Support

- Easy Wireless File Sharing

- Complete Card Reader Support

- Rapid 6X data streaming with e-SATA