Cheaper/Better NAS solution for ATV?

lowonthe456 · Apr 21, 2008, 11:37 PM

Hey all, I am considering purchasing an

tv. My only mac is a MBP2.2 C2D with a 120gb drive. I want to have all my movies on a drive and NOT on my MBP drive. IS there a better/cheaper option than a time capsule? I have an airport express (will be upgrading that to the new 'n' version soon)

ideas?

duncyboy · Apr 22, 2008, 07:15 AM

I'm in a similar position. I have an iMac and am considering replacing my Windows HTPC with a Mac Mini and want one copy of my music/videos/pictures etc rather than multiples floating around.

One device that seems to fit my needs is the LaCie Gigabit NAS. There are several Ethernet-capable HDD's out there but this one has the best overall customer reviews and has a USB socket for attaching a second drive to add to the storage. I was considering a 320GB drive for the NAS and a second similar external drive for Time Machine back-up.

On UK sites I've seen the 320GB version for around £115 and the 500GB version for £135. The 500GB drive would make more sense financially and could be partitioned in two but then if the drive should die you lose the original and the back-up.

Hope this helps

Apr 21, 2008, 11:37 PM	#1
lowonthe456 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007	Cheaper/Better NAS solution for ATV? Hey all, I am considering purchasing an tv. My only mac is a MBP2.2 C2D with a 120gb drive. I want to have all my movies on a drive and NOT on my MBP drive. IS there a better/cheaper option than a time capsule? I have an airport express (will be upgrading that to the new 'n' version soon) ideas?
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Apr 22, 2008, 07:15 AM	#2
duncyboy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2008	I'm in a similar position. I have an iMac and am considering replacing my Windows HTPC with a Mac Mini and want one copy of my music/videos/pictures etc rather than multiples floating around. One device that seems to fit my needs is the LaCie Gigabit NAS. There are several Ethernet-capable HDD's out there but this one has the best overall customer reviews and has a USB socket for attaching a second drive to add to the storage. I was considering a 320GB drive for the NAS and a second similar external drive for Time Machine back-up. On UK sites I've seen the 320GB version for around £115 and the 500GB version for £135. The 500GB drive would make more sense financially and could be partitioned in two but then if the drive should die you lose the original and the back-up. Hope this helps __________________ Imagined the future, woke up with a scream, I was buying some feelings from a vending machine
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