Media Centre Test: DViCO TViX N1 and PCH A-200

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We’ve got two eagerly-awaited media centres to add to our product survey with these mid-priced models from Dvico and PopcornHour. But is it really possible to get a great media centre on a shoestring? And how will they stand up to the competition?

The Dvico Tvix N1 is a network gateway that looks great on paper. It has the same interface as the five-star Tvix 6632N, an SDHC card reader plus networking functions, all for an RRP of around £130. Could it be a must-have media centre?

The PopcornHour A-200 is effectively a budget version of the five-star C-200. It has no screen, but features the same decoder chip and firmware. Will that be enough to temp you? Chances are it will …

> Product Test: Dvico Tvix N1
> Product Test: PopcornHour A-200

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