Like garym I used to use my ReadyNAS Duo as my SB server. However, having recognised how slow it was and consequently how many excellent plugins I wasn't able to use properly I decided to take a different approach.
I now still use my readynas as my network storage but I have a new Mac Mini which is on 24/7 as a media server for SBS and PS3 Media Server plus a few other bits and bobs. The mac mini runs MusicIP as well and I'm more than happy with the set-up now. When I bought the readynas (a good 3 years ago now I think) I didn't know about squeezeboxes and was using it to share files between PCs and for XBMC too. It didn't need to be smart/fast and I wasn't really aware of the potential for these sorts of things. I just had the point of view that if I was going to have something on 24/7 I didn't want it to be a big power hungry PC so I went for the readynas. Now with loads of efficient options like the vortex box, eeepc, aspire revos, mac minis etc I think I would go a different route and have one of these low energy computers on 24/7 with extra storage attached as required for space/backup. You can share folders, printers etc no problem and they have plenty of grunt in reserve for when you need it... I'm still happy with my readynas as it has worked really well for me up to this point but like I say, I think times have moved on a bit... -- yannyb SqueezeServer - 7.5.1 (on Mac Mini) Squeezebox Duet - 7.5.1 Squeezebox Radio - 7.5.1 r8837 iTunes Library & Media on ReadyNAS Duo (shared central library) iPeng for iPhone Squeezecast for iPhone PS3 Media Server on Mac Mini ------------------------------------------------------------------------ yannyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=37839 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81980 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
