Have a Synology NAS which has built in media server as well as many other natty features.
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Mac mini + raid disk + Apple TV + assorted Airport Express + ipod touch (as a remote) + itunes = hassle free media all over the house...Originally posted by norrahe View Postafter all that the damned media pc has died on me!
blue screen of death
gives me an excuse to buy some new stuff and upgrade things
You can then leave the mac mini & the raid disk in a cupboard somewhere."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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I don't do macs.Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostMac mini + raid disk + Apple TV + assorted Airport Express + ipod touch (as a remote) + itunes = hassle free media all over the house...
You can then leave the mac mini & the raid disk in a cupboard somewhere.
Bought new stuff, my technician (Mr N) has sorted it all out
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