PopBox V8 By Syabas - Page 2

True, it is not difficult. But it does require that the manufacturer buy the license, which many are unwilling to do.

its funny that always xmbc users say that hd audio its overrated , anyway for me it its important and no mlpcm is not the same, it is for sure more important then any UI, but also as I said the administration is also important, I won't have again the hassle so xbmc is no option for me, maybe when it will be available on a mediaplayer then I will think again about it, but again only when it supports the same as current mediaplayers, I think that won't be so soon because many is not possible like bd with java menu, or 3D BD, HD Audio,....... and no XBMC with Windows is also no option

Exactly. First off you have to trust that the manufacturer purchases the proper license. Even then there is no guarantee depending on what you are using. For example, if you have an HTPC unless you enable WASAPI exclusive you will not get bit perfect LPCM. For media players there are quite a few that will either not downmix, will downmix only to 2.0 LPCM, or will only downmix the core audio. Too many variables for my taste, and with bitstreaming HD Audio I know for sure I am getting the untouched audio track

So this one will have app support- that will differentiate it between Dune's 101/301 player, but I guess it's safe to assume no Netflix (since the original Popbox never had it)?

No expectation of Netflix, at least not initially

Also keep in mind, with the v8 you can use the internal jukebox or the flash based YAMJ Eversion skin

Isn't this PopBox V8 only for Europe initially?

Yes. Here's Werner's reply to my question about U.S. availability. I don't see why they don't want to do a global launch; why deprive themselves of any sales?! This is a niche market as it is.

So in Europe we are not allowed to get something before the U.S.
i think Europe has harder law then U.S. we can Return a device 2 years if it doesn't do what was advertised.
I think Europe market is bigger when it comes to mediaplayers, maybe it is because our TV Stations suck? or it is because we don't have services like netflix, vudu or hulu or whatever they are called? Maybe it is also a reason because without netflix inside all U.S. would start bitching about that, think back about the popbox release.
Popbox was first a U.S. only device and the v8 is now a europe first device, so i think it is just fair :P, let us be also one time the first ones, we don't get often something before the U.S..

Missed my Popbox v8 delivery yesterday, but it should be redelivered today

Is Syabas sending you this for review? Given you're U.S.-based, I wonder if PopBox v8's U.S. release is imminent if it ends up getting good reviews. I know Werner has stated no U.S. plans yet, but who knows what they're really thinking.

Yes, for review. I have spoken with Werner in the past on the nmt forums

Well, in all fairness mediasmartserver.net does actually have a lot of European users/readers (UK, Netherlands, and Germany being the most frequent areas), so I wouldn't necessarily read too much into it. However, this could be a good way to get some exposure in the states and then decide where to go next.

The reason could be as simple as the exchange-rate.

http://www.popcorn-hour-fr.com/bouti...?id_product=68

according to there forum they already send out to customers, that was fast this time, 2 weeks ago announced and now already on the way to the customers.

http://translate.google.com/translat...727%26page%3D6

Yeah, I actually received my Popbox v8 yesterday. Only had a few minutes yesterday to set up. Initial thoughts, it is what the Popbox should have been at launch

nice looking forward to get some first impression from you

My goal is by the end of next week to get my review posted. This will give me enough time to run through my usual suite of test files, confirm stability, etc...

I'm a little confused by this thread- is it or isn't the V8 coming out in the US next month?

Europe to start. Syabas will then monitor how it does in Europe to then decide if it will make its way to the states as well

You said earlier in the thread it would hit the States within the month, that's why I'm confused.

That's why I said I'll probably have a Dune 101 before the V8 even hits US retail.

Sorry for the confusion, EU only to start

Also, I wouldn't count too much on the Dune 101, I just got some details on, either later today or tomorrow I will post about.

So how does this new Sigma budget processor compare to the older full featured ones. Is this budget one more powerfull and quicker than the older full featured ones?

i think it is more budget if you look at the sigma chip infos, according to them it is faster then 8642/3, anyway i think it is just for a different market , i am more interested if someone really will come out with a 8646/7 solution, because the 8910 seems to be still far away, so it is more a 2012 product.

Well there also seems to be a more liberal attitude towards dubiously sourced media, legal streaming of TV shows, etc... It certainly isn't because the economy is great. BBC and ITV in the UK seem produce excellent TV.
The US has very restrictive digital content laws. That probably has some effect when it comes to selling media players, smart TV's and so on ... The Far East, in fact, seems to have the most variety of media players and I don't think it is a coincidence that copyright issues are not quite as important in that area of the world at this time.

philip

any info about that yet?!?! is it about no HD Audio with it, which i saw on a forum, but not sure if it is true and also no real source for it

Sorry about that, got crushed at work. Still aiming to have a post by EOD today. Looks like the 101 will not support BD ISO or folder structure support, and most likely no support for HD Audio

oh also no BD iso support? that is new for me, i only heard that hd audio is not supported, but was not sure if it is a rumor or the truth.

Sounds like several steps backwards. We need a new gen of media players already! ...ones that do more, not less.