- Jul 15, 2005
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I recently built an HTPC but used an existing hard drive so my local storage space is limited. I have a desktop and laptop that I have media stored on, but I would like to put everything in one spot so I'm not hunting for my media files. I'm open to building/buying a NAS or server PC. I'll try to go into detail with what I want to do w/ my media and hopefully that will help as I don't quite fully understand transcoding vs streaming.
Wants:
I think I can do all of the above w/ a pre-built HP mini server for about 400 plus the cost of the drives. I'll figure that part out later, but I just don't know what is needed to accomplish all of the above. Any thoughts?
Wants:
- Low power
- access media (pictures, music, blu-ray ISO/MKV, DVD-ISOs) over gig &/or wireless netowrk (I promise not to try to play a blu ray ISO over my 802.11g network) This will include my HTPC, laptop, desktop and galaxy tab. HTPC is wired w/ Cat5e, all others are wireless.
- backup data to server
- I'd love to be able to access this stuff when I'm on the road, like some sort of VPN solution. I've used Hamachi & real VNC to connect to my parents PCs, but don't know if that will work.
I think I can do all of the above w/ a pre-built HP mini server for about 400 plus the cost of the drives. I'll figure that part out later, but I just don't know what is needed to accomplish all of the above. Any thoughts?