Get a raspberry PI for $25 and put XMBC on it. http://www.raspbmc.com/
On Mon, Dec 24, 2012, at 07:39 AM, Adam Buckland wrote: > I'm assuming that your NAS has media streaming server built in otherwise > you'll need to add a third party program to it. > > I use a dedicated boxee box only needs an HDMI port and a network > connection. Don't try using wireless if you're trying to stream movies, > the judder and frame drops will be painful. Go as fast as you can, I have > replaced my 100mb switch with Gigabit. > > http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/boxee-box/at-a-glance > > > I'm not sure about the new Boxee TV device... however my TV (Samsung), > Blu Ray player (Panasonic) and Amp (Denon) all have media streaming > clients built in... Perfect justification to get that 60" Samsung ..... > <G> > > > Adam. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ProFox [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lew Schwartz > Sent: 23 December 2012 17:13 > To: ProFox Email List > Subject: [NF] Streaming media through home entertainment hdmi or ... > > So, how do I get all the movies and music I have stored on my NAS backup > to stream through my home entertainment system? There's 1 hdmi and > numerous rca inputs available and the NAS has a USB port so it can be > used wired or wirelessly ... > > I've looked at a few of the mini pc's, but they all plug directly into > the tv. I'm looking for something that plugs into the av system so we can > play music and get the full effect from the movies. > > ... or would a dedicated laptop running iTunes make better sense? > > AND .... I got the brackets and NF right? Did I? That'd be my 1st 2 pts > in 20yrs or so and a batting average of .100. I declare myself free agent > before the Bombers pick me up for the playoffs. > > > --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative > text/plain (text body -- kept) > text/html > --- > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/1356345669.6159.140661169714337.05734...@webmail.messagingengine.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
