erland;219430 Wrote: > > I think some people look at NAS solutions because it's a bit cool and > other people are tricked into NAS solutions by getting them to think > that this is the cheapest way to get a small silent SlimServer > solution, but the thing is that it is neither the cheapest way nor the > best way.
At first glance, SS on NAS is an attractive solution, but rather limited and complicated. I look at different NAS providers, forums for months before I decide to build an epia based dedicated computer. I do not regret it! NAS is in itself too limited and this could last in time. But Indeed the idea of just plugging a small silent and low consumption box (a NAS) remain attractive. IMHO most people want to use a squeezebox with the versatility of a computer w/ itunes (or else) but the simplicity and small footprint as their CD player. Thus the idea of a dividing SS in a small part that could run on a small power NAS and another more complicated that would do the complicated stuff that could run on any other computer (be it dedicated or not). A dedicated mini PC or 24/7 computers could host both simple SS component and complicated SS component in a seamless way. Further, SD could develop some sort of apple TV branded "logitech" with enough horsepower to be such a consumer dedicated appliance (and much more). -- vrobin ------------------------------------------------------------------------ vrobin's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11705 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37279 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
