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more about #networkattachedstorage berbar: Sean, which HTPC do you use? more » PurpleMonkeyDishwasher:: I was thinking of getting a PS3. Can anyone tell me to what degree a PS3 can be used as an HTPC with addons like PS3 Media Server and PlayOn? What are... more » ceilingFANBOY: At least when I checked very briefly back when the ZinoHD came out, the upgrade costs are unexpectedly reasonable. I could have perhaps found better d... more » yankeesrule: How does an HTPC work with like antivirus and stuff.. I mean, I don't want to be watching a show at 3 in the morning and then it slows to a lag when v... more » whiteflea: Good article, but you should follow it up with a series on the software required with all of this. What would be the good software? My particular sit... more » Neil41487: What if I want to watch DirecTV on a HTPC? No real good solutions for that! more » Chrispy Fried: As others have mentioned, a big concern for me with most of these HTPCs is the lack of a single or dual tuner so I can record/pause live TV. I came ac... more » zhuzhu: Western Digital HD TV Live, plus a standalone DVD or Blu-ray player if desired. Cheap, easy to use, easy to upgrade. I used a variety of custom HTPCs... more » beekerstudios: you are inane and stupid: I got the acer revo R1600, no wireless, and 1GB less of ram for $200 at newegg. It's a different CPU as well, has less L2 cache, but seems to still be... more » crankyguy: I ordered a Zino HD in the middle of last month. I wish I could tell you what it's like, but they still haven't shipped it to me. Good job, Dell. more » D0rk: I just got my first HDTV panel and it's in my bedroom/office. Would it be fine to run it as an extended desktop via a DVI-HDMI cable and run Boxee on ... more » dallasmay: The single best Home Theatre PC to date. [store.apple.com] Why is the Mac Mini not listed? I've been using it as my Home Theatre PC/Network backup/Wif... more » tomfrogger: When it comes to HTPC software Mediaportal is a stunning alternative to windows media centre. Its also open source and has some amazing media manageme... more » zeroprime: "And I'm not interested in netbooks until they handle HD well enough to be used as a portable HTPC." I know the 11.6" form factor is really pushing i... more » mullingitover: I wish I could use a Windows HTPC, but there's one thing the Mac has that I can't find a replacement for in Windows land: Control+scroll zoom. It's c... more » Xagest: So... what ever happened to that EEE pc Keyboard thing? You know, with the wireless HDMI and capacitive touch screen? more » USMarty: HTPC? How are these different from regular pc's? What would they replace in my current typical set up? I'm just curious because I've heard of these, b... more » PrimitiveWallflower: You left out one advantage and one disadvantage of the latest crop of HTPCs: THE GOOD: Windows 7. Works well on my Ion-powered HTPC, and Windows Medi... more » dagamer34: I have an HP Slimline as the backbone of my HTPC setup, with Windows Media Center running the show. At $500-600, I find it's far more flexible than th... more » mighty_squid: How is a HTPC better than a Tivo HD? Sure Tivo still has monthly fees for some reason but having them deal with the software is worth it for me. I w... more » -
#profdealzmodo
Why It's Finally Time To Get a Home Theater PC
I hear a lot about those damned netbooks as hot buys this season, but Prof. Dealzmodo suggests getting something that's actually, you know...useful. HTPCs baby. There has never been a better time: More » -
#storage
Drobo S: A Faster, Fatter Storage Robot With eSATA
What's the 'S' stand for in Drobo S? Speed. Uh, more speed. And more storage. Specifically, a fifth drive bay for more redundancy, faster FireWire and a new eSATA port. As always, it's not cheap—$800 sans drives. [Drobo] -
#nas
Addonics' Mini NAS Could Hide A Teeny Weeny Torrent Server
I haven't made the jump to setting up network-attached storage. But with the Addonics Mini NAS being the size of a VHS, it's hard to keep resist giving up a small corner of my desk. More » -
#storage
Thecus N0204 miniNAS Makes the Unfortunate Claim of "World's Smallest NAS"
I can't think of another product category less served by the ol' "world's smallest" tag that gadget-makers continuously foam over than network storage drives. But, of course, here we have the "world's smallest" NAS. More » -
#linux
SheevaPlug: A $99 Linux PC Crammed Inside a Wall Plug
Think about it—an inexpensive Linux PC crammed inside a wall-wart plug. Something like this SheevaPlug could open up a whole new framework of managing and sharing data that could be accessible to the masses. More » -
#ces2009
PogoPlug Turns Any Hard Drive Into a Network Share For $79
PogoPlug is a little conduit box that plugs into your router on one end via ethernet, and mates with your hard drive via USB on the other. More » -
#networkstorage
Iomega Home Media Network Drive Packs NAS Goodies For Cheap
Iomega's Home Media Network Hard Drive comes in 500GB and 1TB packages for $160/$230 repsectively—a good look, especially when considering the drive's AFP/SMB support, UPnP/iTunes servers and Gigabit Ethernet. More » -
#lacie
LaCie Says 6TB Ethernet Disk Actually Works With Apple's Time Machine
LaCie's newest ethernet disk isn't only cool because it stores up to a whopping six terabytes in its stack. According to the company, it's also a NAS that's compatible with Apple's Time Machine. More » -
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#storage
Addonics Adapter Turns Any USB Storage Device Into a NAS Server
For only $55, Addonics claims that this tiny gadget can easily turn any USB storage device into a full-fledged Network Attached Storage (NAS) server with support for both SMB and FTP access. More » -
#storage
Newertech's miniStack NAS Brings Network Storage on the Cheap
With the Mac Mini-styled exterior, the miniStack NAS from Newertech lets you share up to 750GB of your junk over the network with other computers. It's got a USB 2.0 port, a 10/100 Ethernet port and the ability to service up to 20 simultaneous PC or Mac users. All this for a low price of $79 for an empty add-your-own hard drive model. If you want it pre-configured, prices start at $119 for an 80GB model and go all the way up to $329 for a 750GB unit. [Newertech]
