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| Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial) | 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 |
| Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'') | no / yes |
| WiFi | Optional USB adapter / N+G - 300 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet | 100 Mbit/s |
| DVB-T tuner | no |
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| Chip | Realtek RTD1073+ |
| Firmware | 7.4.4.r3966 - 10/06/2011 |
| SD/HD video entries | N.A. / N.A. |
| Screen (type) | no |
| DVD / Blu-Ray | no / no |
| SDHC | yes |
| USB Host | yes |
| Backlit remote | no |
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| Dimensions | 165 x 227 x 60 mm |
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| Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial) | 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 |
| Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'') | no / yes |
| WiFi | Optional USB adapter / N+G - 300 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s |
| DVB-T tuner | no |
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| Firmware | 3.5 RC6 - 21/04/2012 |
| SD/HD video entries | no / no |
| Screen (type) | no |
| DVD / Blu-Ray | no / no |
| SDHC | yes |
| USB Host | yes |
| Backlit remote | no |
| Other | USB 3.0 |
| Dimensions | 242 x 251 x 66 mm |
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| Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial) | 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 |
| Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'') | no / yes |
| WiFi | internal / N+G - 300 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s |
| DVB-T tuner | yes, double |
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| Chip | Realtek RTD1186 |
| Firmware | 3.5 RC6 - 21/04/2012 |
| SD/HD video entries | no / no |
| Screen (type) | no |
| DVD / Blu-Ray | no / no |
| SDHC | yes |
| USB Host | yes |
| Backlit remote | no |
| Other | USB 3.0 Type B |
| Dimensions | x x |
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| Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial) | 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 |
| Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'') | yes / yes |
| WiFi | Optional USB adapter / N+G - 300 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s |
| DVB-T tuner | no |
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| Chip | Sigma Designs SMP8647 |
| Firmware | 05-01-120118-23-POP-420 - 21/02/2012 |
| SD/HD video entries | no / no |
| Screen (type) | yes, LCD |
| DVD / Blu-Ray | optional / optional |
| SDHC | no |
| USB Host | yes |
| Backlit remote | yes |
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| Dimensions | x x |
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Conclusion
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The AC Ryan Playon!HD is a very good media centre that's compatible with most current multimedia file formats. It's easy to set up and use and the manufacturer is on hand to provide plenty of updates. We'd recommend it! |
The Xtreamer SideWinder 3 is a good media centre with a full range of functionality. But we still have to say that certain features could have been further developed (the jukebox) and the network transfers could be beefed up. |
The Xtreamer Prodigy is a good media centre with a full range of functionality. But we still have to say that certain features could have been further developed (the jukebox), others could have used more attention (the DVB-T features) and the network transfers could be beefed up. |
We like the hybrid concept but it works out too expensive for most. The addition of the colour LCD screen doesn’t as yet add much to what you get with the C-200. From a purely technical point of view, this is a very good piece of hardware and this is why it gets a 5-star rating and while not much more than a simple refresh on the previous model, the innovations are there and the built-in jukebox is a real added value. |
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+ Multimedia compatability + Video jukebox with YAMJ, supports series + 2-year guarantee + SDHC reader + Manufacturer updates and product follow-up |
+ Full multimedia compatibility
+ 3D compatibility
+ Tons of connectivity
+ Movie JukeBox |
+ Full multimedia compatibility
+ 3D compatibility
+ Tons of connectivity
+ HD DVB-T dual tuner
+ Movie JukeBox |
+ Multimedia compatibility
+ Intuitive, attractive interface
+ Built-in video jukebox
+ Applications market adapted to TV usage
+ Advanced options / high-end remote |
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- Can sometimes be a bit slow - Network speeds too low, especially over Wi-Fi |
- Cursory Android presence & no Google Play
- JukeBox for movies only
- Slow network transfers |
- HD DVB-T functions need serious work
- Android is superfluous, no Google Play
- Jukebox for movies only
- Slow network transfers |
- No memory card reader
- No VOD, nor TV catch-up service
- Slowdowns in Blu-ray menus
- The screen integration needs revisiting
- Adding a Blu-ray player is costly |
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