Xtreamer SideWinder 3
Xtreamer SideWinder 3
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Xtreamer Prodigy Silver
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Xtreamer Prodigy Silver
 
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Xtreamer SideWinder 3
Xtreamer Prodigy Black
Popcorn Hour C-300
Xtreamer Prodigy Silver
Score
4 4 5 4
Specifications
Caractéristiques
Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial)1 / 1 / 1 / 1
Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'')no / yes
WiFiOptional USB adapter / N+G - 300 Mbit/s
Ethernet1 Gbit/s
DVB-T tunerno
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Chip
Firmware3.5 RC6 - 21/04/2012
SD/HD video entriesno / no
Screen (type)no
DVD / Blu-Rayno / no
SDHCyes
USB Hostyes
Backlit remoteno
OtherUSB 3.0
Dimensions242 x 251 x 66 mm
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Caractéristiques
Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial)1 / 1 / 1 / 1
Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'')no / yes
WiFiinternal / N+G - 300 Mbit/s
Ethernet1 Gbit/s
DVB-T tuneryes, double
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ChipRealtek RTD1186
Firmware3.5 RC6 - 21/04/2012
SD/HD video entriesno / no
Screen (type)no
DVD / Blu-Rayno / no
SDHCyes
USB Hostyes
Backlit remoteno
OtherUSB 3.0 Type B
Dimensions x x
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Caractéristiques
Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial)1 / 1 / 1 / 1
Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'')yes / yes
WiFiOptional USB adapter / N+G - 300 Mbit/s
Ethernet1 Gbit/s
DVB-T tunerno
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ChipSigma Designs SMP8647
Firmware05-01-120118-23-POP-420 - 21/02/2012
SD/HD video entriesno / no
Screen (type)yes, LCD
DVD / Blu-Rayoptional / optional
SDHCno
USB Hostyes
Backlit remoteyes
Other
Dimensions x x
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Caractéristiques
Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial)1 / 1 / 1 / 1
Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'')no / yes
WiFiUSB adapter supplied / N+G - 300 Mbit/s
Ethernet1 Gbit/s
DVB-T tunerno
Show all specifications
Chip
Firmware3.5 RC6 - 21/04/2012
SD/HD video entriesno / no
Screen (type)no
DVD / Blu-Rayno / no
SDHCyes
USB Hostyes
Backlit remoteno
OtherUSB 3.0
Dimensions242 x 251 x 66 mm
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Conclusion
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.
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) and the network transfers could be beefed up.
Pluses

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Full multimedia compatibility

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3D compatibility

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Tons of connectivity

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Movie JukeBox

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Full multimedia compatibility

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3D compatibility

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Tons of connectivity

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HD DVB-T dual tuner

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Movie JukeBox

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Multimedia compatibility

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Intuitive, attractive interface

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Built-in video jukebox

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Applications market adapted to TV usage

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Advanced options / high-end remote

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Full multimedia compatibility

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3D compatibility

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Tons of connectivity

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Movie JukeBox

Minuses

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Cursory Android presence & no Google Play

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JukeBox for movies only

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Slow network transfers

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HD DVB-T functions need serious work

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Android is superfluous, no Google Play

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Jukebox for movies only

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Slow network transfers

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No memory card reader

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No VOD, nor TV catch-up service

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Slowdowns in Blu-ray menus

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The screen integration needs revisiting

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Adding a Blu-ray player is costly

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Cursory Android presence & no Google Play

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JukeBox for movies only

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Slow network transfers

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