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ReadyNAS - Transcoding and Non-Transcoding
Dear Forum Members & Experts This query is more of a general observation than anything but please let me know if I have got it wrong. From what I understand, if I am looking for a ReadyNAS to...
I think a lot of confusion is caused by past mistakes (notably the v1 and v2 mess).
The new platforms are much simpler to sort through. RN100, RN200, RN300, RN500, RN700 are all desktop models, and large numbers are always more capable than the smaller numbers.
There are two comparison sheets (RN100, RN200; and also for RN300-RN700). It would be better if there was a single comparison sheet though, since the home/business distinction is somewhat artificial.
The 4 digit models aren't as clean, since there were existing model numbers in the way. I think I would have used a different framework for those (maybe 5 digits, or putting an R at the end of the 4 digits).
Maybe it's a bit late now, but for future reference Plex has a good and up to date compatibility list for NASes which can be found here:
Keep in mind that Plex Media Server is developed by a third party and not Netgear.
Danthem wrote:
Maybe it's a bit late now, but for future reference Plex has a good and up to date compatibility list for NASes which can be found here:
Keep in mind that Plex Media Server is developed by a third party and not Netgear.
It's not up to date (it's missing the RN200 series).
Plex will transcode on the RN200, with similar caveats to the RN300 (1080p will stutter).
woops, my bad :manembarrassed:
Hi Danthem (& StephenB)
D, I think you have missed my point completely, I was using Plex as an illustration of what is wrong with Netgear's advertising and how it can be confusing to people who are new to NAS and what they can or cannot do.
S, I think you have hit the nail on the head because instead of being easier to understand the range of NASes on offer has become more confusing.
To tell you the truth, I have no idea how Netgear can clear up the confusion that a newby must feel when confronted by the models, options and diversity of NAS machines Netgear has on offer. And as someone that has been through it, cursory research cannot penetrate this fog of confusion either.
Well guys, I'm off to listen to my Barry White album.
UK Bob
I think a lot of confusion is caused by past mistakes (notably the v1 and v2 mess).
The new platforms are much simpler to sort through. RN100, RN200, RN300, RN500, RN700 are all desktop models, and large numbers are always more capable than the smaller numbers.
There are two comparison sheets (RN100, RN200; and also for RN300-RN700). It would be better if there was a single comparison sheet though, since the home/business distinction is somewhat artificial.
The 4 digit models aren't as clean, since there were existing model numbers in the way. I think I would have used a different framework for those (maybe 5 digits, or putting an R at the end of the 4 digits).
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