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Old 08-20-2011, 07:29 AM
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Re: What's the best streaming media player/external hard drive/home media server


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the big point the Acer is not available in the UK.
You may buy it in the U.S. Or you may buy any other home media server. You can also build your own server using say old hardware.

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it got me thinking is the DiskStation/Western Digital combination is the best option, currently I have a windows 7 Desktop connected to the TV and the broadband router, whilst this is cheap and dirty it is sort of doing what I need and could I enhance this option. Could I get some sort of software that would play on the PC (wired to the main TV) and wirelessly to (additional hardware plugged it to the other TV's).
There are plenty of DLNA home media server programs. You may even use Windows Media Player for that. So if you don't need any of the advanced features of a NAS or a home media server, you may use your desktop instead.

WD TV Live supports some USB Wi-Fi dongles, so you may access content of your computer, NAS or home media server wirelessly.

My router Netgear WNR3500L has a built-in USB port. It allows to connect a USB hard drive and share it with anyone in the network. This might be another option.
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