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Help me with what to purchase.
Hi all, I'm looking at getting a ReadyNAS system, as all my colleagues at work have one - so that seems as good a testimony as any. My current data requirements are; Music: 1.2TB and growing ...
StephenB wrote: Netgear's spec says the "typical" noise level is 25 dba @ 1 meter. You will be able to hear it, though it is not too loud. The disks make some of this noise - and the WD 3 TB reds you are considering are very quiet (much better than average). BTW when the unit powers up the fans come on a full speed for a bit, and that is easily heard.
You can probably jury-rig a sound baffle if you found it was objectionable, as long as you keep reasonable airspace around the unit.
AFAIK the discs I've settled on are all but completely silent.
Still, having a hard time judging whether or not to wait for the newer models to hit the 'shelves'.. it seems like they should have dramatically reduced power consumption as well - given that they feature new processors.
Anyone know what the HDMI port is for?
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