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Asus O!Play Mini Popbox V8
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Asus O!Play Mini
Overview - Full review
Popbox V8
Overview - Full review
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Asus O!Play Mini
Popbox V8
Score
3/5
4/5
User Score
3/5 (3)
Specifications
Specifications
Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial)1 / 1 / 1 / 0
Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'')no / no
WiFiN.A. / N.A.
EthernetN.A.
DVB-T tunerno, N.A.
ChipRealtek RTD1055
Firmware1.07 - 29/12/2010
SD/HD video entriesno / no
Screen (type)no, N.A.
DVD / Blu-Rayno / no
SDHCyes
USB Hostyes
Backlit remoteno
Other
Dimensions152 x 107 x 29 mm
Specifications
Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial)1 / 1 / 1 / 0
Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'')no / no
WiFiOptional USB adapter / N+G - 300 Mbit/s
Ethernet100
DVB-T tunerno, N.A.
ChipSigma Designs SMP8670
Firmware05-01-110919-23-POP-418-000 - 07/10/2011
SD/HD video entriesno / no
Screen (type)no, N.A.
DVD / Blu-Rayno / no
SDHCno
USB Hostyes
Backlit remoteyes
Other
DimensionsNA x NA x NA
Conclusion
Another media centre, then, with nothing that marks it out from the crowd.
An excellent media centre that gives easy access to your content but which lacks certain features. Nothing too serious however and it will be ideal for film enthusiasts, who will find the built-in jukebox a real plus.
Pros

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Multimedia compatability

+

SDHC reader

+

Mosaic display of photos

+

Extensive media compatibility / Video audio synching

+

Built-in video jukebox

+

High quality applications catalogue

+

Backlit remote

+

YAMJ compatible for improved jukebox

Cons

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Interface somewhat neglected

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Catalogue feature not worth using

-

Audio part needs revisiting

-

Remote too basic

-

No mosaic display

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No zoom, nor rotation for photos

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Audio playback interface