Free Product Giveaway: Popcorn Hour C-200 Networked Media Streamer
[Update. David Boyll from San Francisco was the winner of the Popcorn unit. Thanks to all those who entered.] The nice folks over at Syabas Technology sent me one of their new Popcorn Hour C-200 networked media streamer units for me to review, but with the Streaming Media West show next month, I won't have a chance to do a product review anytime soon. CNET UK and Engadget did reviews of the Popcorn unit already so check out their sites for some more details.
While the fact I won't have time to review it is bad news for me, it's good news for one of you. Syabas has given me permission to give the Popcorn unit it away for free to a reader of my blog. All you have to do is leave one comment on this post with your real name and a valid e-mail address. I'll pick one user at random on October 26th and I'll even cover the shipping cost to the winner.
Thanks again to Syabas for the gear and the giveaway!


That's a generous gift. I would definitely like to participate. This device and WD TV Live HD will get into a lot of homes in the next couple of years.
Sergei
Posted by: Sergei Mutovkin | Friday, October 16, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Awesome post!
Posted by: Jared Eischen | Friday, October 16, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Thanks to you and Sysbas for this great giveaway!
Posted by: Ken W | Friday, October 16, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Dan, I could put that to some serious good use. Thanks!
Posted by: TJ Kudalis | Friday, October 16, 2009 at 04:19 PM
Oh man I would love a Popcorn Hour C-200, and I'd definitely write a review for you as well if you wanted one :D
Posted by: Shawn Molnar | Friday, October 16, 2009 at 06:25 PM
Oo very cool:) Thanks for the chance to win! pick me pick me!
Posted by: SiSi | Friday, October 16, 2009 at 08:16 PM
make my dream come true!
Posted by: Al Hall | Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Nice :) I´m in! :D
Posted by: Adolfo Guzman | Friday, October 16, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Just came across the site from Techmeme- Looking forward to future visits.
Cheers!
Jb.
Posted by: Joshua Bolin | Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 02:06 AM
need more people with your integrity dan
Posted by: tikki tembo | Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 10:09 AM
always insightful information and always honest disclosures - and a good way to deal with promo products
Posted by: timothy gildner | Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Hi Dan, Your tireless coverage of this industry is impressive. I look forward to seeing more discussions surrounding the delivery of content over mobile networks and devices especially as it pertains to the economics for the mobile operator. Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity.
Posted by: Todd Kelly | Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Perfect!
Posted by: Lou | Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Same here. I would love to give it a try and provide feedback for your readers. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Mike | Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 07:04 AM
I have been looking everywhere for a solution to my media streaming problem. The popcorn looks to be the answer to my prayers.
Posted by: Will | Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Dan, personally I think your nuts for wanting to give this unit away. I'm guessing you have your own personal favorite streamer, which, I hope you tell us about soon. I actually was on Popcorns waiting list when they first came out with their original unit, never went through with the purchase, kept waiting for more Bells & Whistles. Mass kudos to you though for your generosity to one of us lucky readers.
Posted by: Mark Eliot | Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Hey Mark, I don't have another streamer, I don't stream anything from my Mac to my TV, I just don't have the time. Sure, I'd love to keep it for myself, but would rather give it to someone else who can really use and it and will use it often.
Posted by: Dan Rayburn | Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 07:04 PM
I have a A110 from the company and loving it. Using it everyday for the entire family's movie watching. Would like a second unit for myself as my kids are hogging the A110 everyday....
Posted by: Calvin Foo | Monday, October 19, 2009 at 03:53 AM
I would love to add Popcorn to my screening room tools, working on a shoestring budget... and I make the best popped corn. Stop by if you are ever in Door County.
Posted by: Stephen Kastner | Monday, October 19, 2009 at 09:10 AM
I like free stuff.
Posted by: Jeff Boulter | Monday, October 19, 2009 at 11:02 AM
I would LOVE to get my hands on this baby!
*drool*
-Steve
Posted by: Steve Foster | Monday, October 19, 2009 at 06:54 PM
I am looking forward for Popcorn Hour C-200. I will be happy to get this from you.
Posted by: Sushant | Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 05:18 AM
Hello,
I hope it was for me and you receive my gratitude for all the rest of that year (and much more always)...
Thank's for your idea, Vincent.
Posted by: Vincent Gustin | Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 09:13 AM
does this function as a media center extender with the VISTA MCE interface?
Posted by: Sean Coyne | Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 10:02 AM
This looks fantastic. Popcorn Please!
Posted by: Trevor | Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM