PS3 Media Server for ReadyNAS PRO

Hello Sir,

I didn't know you needed an additional program on the Pro to let the PS3 run movies from it. Learn and life. Will tackle that when I have the Pro set up.

There is a PS3 Media Server program I run on my Vista PC and it is the same as or works with the NAS version? Will try to find the program.

I checked out Iboum. Can I believe their ratings? The c-200 was about 9th, the WD Live TV or whatever it is called was first.

http://www.iboum.com/sort/media-players-sort-rating.php

If people aren't ripping in native format, what format are the using for HD or BR to retain the quality? I am unhappy with most AVI and WMV movies I have seen due to compression leading to extreme pixelation. I hate the block blacks and solid areas.

As far as space, I am starting with 6 2TB Hitachis drives...that should hold a few movies, however it isn't for my movies, it is for my photos.

I am also going to build a Winserver with an old box of mine and that will probably be another 4+ 2TB drives, but want to use it for a backup for the first system.

I thought some of the media players ran N or double N or whatever it is called and the claim to be able to play hires videos? Is that marketing hype vs. reality?

I ordered a couple 50' CAT6 cables for my PS3 and whatever I buy for the second location. Will need to put a hole in the floor or two outside walls to get from A to B.

Since I haven't even bought a BR yet as I had no need before buying the PS3 which came with none. So if I want to rip the BR disks to play on my PS3 or on my C-200 or whatever, what software would you use to RIP/convert to format X?

Thanks!