The 4 best media centres of the moment: the best all-rounder, the best-value media centre, the best budget option, the best choice if money is no object.
Updated: March 1, 2013 9:18 AM
By Régis Jehl
Translated by: Catherine Barraclough

Editor's choice

Popcorn Hour A-300 award

Popcorn Hour A-300

Syabas confirms its status as a serious player in the media centre market with the excellent Popcorn Hour A-300 and its incredibly user-friendly interface. While not much more than a simple upgrade of the previous model, the innovations are there, and the built-in jukebox brings real added value.

Best of the rest

Experts and Pros

HDI Dune HD Duo award

HDI Dune HD Duo
This is an excellent media centre. Multimedia format support is practically flawless and there are plenty of onboard options, including a media jukebox. Plus, there's room for two HDDs!

Top Value

Popbox V8

Popbox V8
The V8 is an excellent media centre that offers easy access to your content. Although it does lack a few minor functions, it's still a great choice for film enthusiasts. Plus, the built-in movie jukebox builder is a real plus.

Budget Option

TizzBird F30

TizzBird F30
TizzBird burst onto the market with this Android-based media centre packed with advanced functions. There are plenty of manufacturer updates too, bringing new options and boosted functionality.


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