So basicly what you get for under $280 is a network media player with HDMI 1.3, VGA and component outputs, 3 USB-ports (one for a connection to a PC, two for external hard disk, flash and optical drives), 100mbit ethernet connection and support for Internet video and audio. The device doesn’t come with an HDD but it does have an internal tray slot for a SATA hard disk drive.

The first impression about the device is pretty good. The player is small and the sleek metal casing gives it a quality feel. The remote is nothing to write home about but isn’t by any means the worst we’ve seen. Button placement could be better though if you’ve used the Popcorn Hour remote and liked it you won’t be disappointed with this either – both Elektron and Popcorn Hour share the same remote controller layout.

Unlike Popcorn Hour A-110 the Elektron EHP-606 has an actual, physical power switch, so you don’t have to pull the plug shut the device. With a USB ports on the side of it you don’t have to reach for the rear panel to attach a USB drive. As an addition to USB drives you can attach an USB keyboard to the device.

More about the device, file support and especially the user interface later on. Stay tuned.

Technical specifications:

Supported video, audio, image and subtitle formats: