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All of the available home server nas info is overwhelming. I have been researching nas devices for more than 6 months and am in decision paralysis mode. Here's what I need: 1. Media Storage. Have...
If you are planning to store multiple HD rips on your NAS, then having a second copy for iPad will not ( relatively speaking) consume that much space. I currently convert my bluray rips (done with Clown BD and AnyDVD), with HandBrake to a size suitable for iPad, then store these in a separate folder.
A 6 bay Readynas would give you plenty of storage capacity for HD material. The pro 6 is only slightly more expensive than ultra 6 plus.
I gave up on transcoding, I suspect it won't be suitable if you need multiple streams of different material simultaneously.
I think Dune HD makes the best media players currently available, just make sure you use Ethernet connections to your players. I have Dune D1s, flawless playing of HD material. Dune does not have media library interface built in , but Yadis works very well with it and retrieves all metadata automatically, Zappiti is another option, not quite as good flexible as Yadis though.
Second NAS is a must for simple, automated, frequent backups.
A 6 bay Readynas would give you plenty of storage capacity for HD material. The pro 6 is only slightly more expensive than ultra 6 plus.
I gave up on transcoding, I suspect it won't be suitable if you need multiple streams of different material simultaneously.
I think Dune HD makes the best media players currently available, just make sure you use Ethernet connections to your players. I have Dune D1s, flawless playing of HD material. Dune does not have media library interface built in , but Yadis works very well with it and retrieves all metadata automatically, Zappiti is another option, not quite as good flexible as Yadis though.
Second NAS is a must for simple, automated, frequent backups.
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