Help me Purchase a Good NAS

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gilga

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Hey everyone,

Can anyone recommend a particular network storage device that allows for iTunes serving (including DRM capabilities)? I would also like a bit torrent client as well, but not necessary

Thanks
 
Go here, and check out his review section. He will not only tell you if it has the functionality that you seek, but how well it works in most cases.

I went with the Hammer Myshare. But I just wanted a file server, not the other stuff you are seeking.

I tried 3 other devices before finding the Myshare. Just be careful when shopping for a NAS as you definitely get what you pay for in this category of tech gadget. The cheap ones are not only slow, but have many other issues.

Don
 
Those certs you possess indicate your iq is sufficiently high to roll your own. Pick a mainstream linux distro, buy some hardware and go to town! :)
 
I switched from a Roll My Own to a Nas Box. A Nas box uses about 20% of the electricity of a PC. I figure my Nas purchase will be completely free after 5 years of power savings. And that's if the rates don't increase at all.

Don
 
Shaggy3zx said:
Those certs you possess indicate your iq is sufficiently high to roll your own. Pick a mainstream linux distro, buy some hardware and go to town! :)
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I am more than willing to setup a dedicated linux box and will in the near future, but with my impending move and serious lack of time and energy due to my current job, I am looking for a "ready to go" box with little config necessary to afford me a little extra free time.

LOL I know I should get off my ass and do it properly.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Cheers
 
gilga said:
I am more than willing to setup a dedicated linux box and will in the near future, but with my impending move and serious lack of time and energy due to my current job, I am looking for a "ready to go" box with little config necessary to afford me a little extra free time.

LOL I know I should get off my ass and do it properly.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Cheers
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What are your space requirements and price range?

Don
 
I am really open to various prices and storage amounts. I am not in need of a massive NAS, but I am more than likely underestimating my needs. Price is not a concern, but when it gets to a point that rolling my own will be cheaper, I may look for a cheaper NAS. I am looking to spend +/- 500.

Also i was doing some research and found a program called Tuneranger that "may" accomplish what i was looking for, but I am not sure if it can be used in conjunction with a NAS.

Would anyone with experience with this please report their results or those with opinions please chime in :)
 
anyone have any experience with tuner ranger? I am seeing very few reviews on the net.
 
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