Media storage solution

[motox25]

I personally like the idea of having a desktop for storage and a laptop for use on the go. The MacBook however is slowly but surely being replaced by my iPad why doesn't apple release a low end version of the Mac pro for a media storage solution? I think Imacs serve a great purpose for a desktop, but not for a media storage device. With movie and tv show downloading becoming more popular on iTunes, where are users storing the ever- growing media collection? Sure, you can get an external drive on an iMac or Mac mini for storage but then you need a second one for backups as well. The current Mac pros are overkill for media storage devices in my opinion.

 

[Loa]

why doesn't apple release a low end version of the Mac pro for a media storage solution?

Because you don't need a computer for media storage.

Need media storage? Get something like this and be done with it!

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/MEQX2KIT0GB/

Loa

 

[Hellhammer]

Get a PowerMac G4 and use it as file server. They go for pretty nice price. Of course if you want better one, get G5 or even first gen Mac Pro

 

[Loa]

Hello,

If you don't have a host computer to plug the 4 bay enclosure in to, get a NAS instead of an older computer. Finding a Mac that can handle at least 4 SATA bays, only to use as a media storage... Throw money out the window instead!

Loa

 

[DoFoT9]

Get a PowerMac G4 and use it as file server. They go for pretty nice price. Of course if you want better one, get G5 or even first gen Mac Pro

probably a good idea if you can find a cheap one use a fair bit of power though

NAS are ok, but very costly! may as well build a custom PC

 

[Hellhammer]

probably a good idea if you can find a cheap one use a fair bit of power though

NAS are ok, but very costly! may as well build a custom PC

Yeah, they are bit power hungry. A PC is good too, just like you're doing A case with 8 HD bays plus decent mobo, 2GB RAM and CPU are ~500$. Then add as many HDs as you want, all at 3Gbit/s!

 

[DoFoT9]

Yeah, they are bit power hungry. A PC is good too, just like you're doing A case with 8 HD bays plus decent mobo, 2GB RAM and CPU are ~500$. Then add as many HDs as you want, all at 3Gbit/s!

just like im doing

its a pretty good alternative i think, especailly when you compare prices.

ok seriously.. bed time now.