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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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| Connections (HDMI/composite/optical/coaxial) | 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 |
| Hard drive bay (2.5''/3.5'') | no / yes |
| WiFi | USB adapter supplied / 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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Conclusion
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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. |
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Pluses
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+ 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 |
+ Full multimedia compatibility
+ 3D compatibility
+ Tons of connectivity
+ Movie JukeBox |
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- 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 |
- Cursory Android presence & no Google Play
- JukeBox for movies only
- Slow network transfers |
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