I got a rMBP and have old PC with 2 Tb of music/pics/movies. What is the best and in-expense option so I can decommission the older PC. Thinking maybe an advanced router with HD unit built in or a USB port on router to add external HD.
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I have a mac mini in the living room plugged into the tv. It has a 2TB and a 3TB hard drive plugged into it. I use XBMC and Plex. You could just plug your rMBP into a TV using HDMI.
I'm looking into the same thing. I have an older (3.5 years) PC as my home computer, attached to my HDTV, and it's probably unnecessary (and certainly not as good a fit) with my MBP, iPad, iPhone, etc.
I'm trying to decide between a mac mini, which will give me full computer functionality, or Apple TV, which will give me 90% of what I need. I won't have a CD/DVD option, bluray will not be available (not that it would be with a mini), and I'll need to leave my rMBP on to play things on the hard drive (music, etc.). I'm leaning towards attaching a drive to my Time Capsule and then going with ATV. It's a cheaper investment, and probably all that I need.
Good luck whichever you choose.
I'm trying to decide between a mac mini, which will give me full computer functionality, or Apple TV, which will give me 90% of what I need. I won't have a CD/DVD option, bluray will not be available (not that it would be with a mini), and I'll need to leave my rMBP on to play things on the hard drive (music, etc.). I'm leaning towards attaching a drive to my Time Capsule and then going with ATV. It's a cheaper investment, and probably all that I need.
Good luck whichever you choose.
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