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Iomega ScreenPlay MX HD Popbox V8
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Iomega ScreenPlay MX HD
Overview - Full review
Popbox V8
Overview - Full review
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Iomega ScreenPlay MX HD
Popbox V8
Score
3/5
4/5
User Score
3/5 (3)
Specifications
Specifications
Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial)1 / 1 / 0 / 1
Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'')no / yes
WiFiN.A. / N.A.
EthernetN.A.
DVB-T tunerno, N.A.
ChipRealtek RTD1055
Firmware1.2 - 11/01/2011
SD/HD video entriesno / no
Screen (type)no, N.A.
DVD / Blu-Rayno / no
SDHCno
USB Hostyes
Backlit remoteno
Other
Dimensions180 x 133 x 40 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
Just one more media centre which will be lost in the mass. Not one we'd particularly recommend then, unless of course you can pick it up for a real bargain.
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

+

Rapid copying via USB

+

Viewing of photos in mosaic format

+

Can display film posters (no automatic support)

+

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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No full bitstream for DTS HD MA and Dolby Digital plus

-

No DTS decoding

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No SDHC reader

-

Audio interface needs revisiting

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Poor SD upscaling

-

No mosaic display

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No zoom, nor rotation for photos

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Audio playback interface