Watch Out Roku, Here Comes Popbox
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If you’re undecided about what set-top box to attach to your TV–Roku? Apple TV? Boxee Box?–the field is going to become a lot more crowded in 2010. Right out of the gate we’ve got the Popbox by Syabas, which nails the price ($129) and offers a decent range of content (partners include Netflix and ShoutCast).
This open-platform set-top box lets you stream movies, music, and photos from your networked computers and attached storage devices (including portable video cameras). You can also stream a variety of programs and movies off the Internet, which is really the bigger draw.
The box includes 1080p HDMI video out, as well as component video, and it comes with an included infrared remote. The user interface is especially attractive, and makes it simple to browse content from the Internet or local devices. While the box is certainly missing some premium content partners, the company is hoping its open development platform will remedy that. Media companies can create apps that let them sell content to Popbox owners. The device should be available in March.
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