Hello,
I've been doing a lot of research in NAS and using a Mac mini as a media box. I am having trouble finding out whether a certain combination of devices can help with achieve my ideal set up. What I would like is:
- Mac mini as the base station to host all the media files: music, movies, photos
- NAS of some kind - either Drobo or a more traditional NAS - to be connected to the mini
- An easy way where any computer (either desktop or laptop or iPhone) to share the media; for an iPhone, it has to be an easy way to sync for updates, playlists, etc...
- I have an Airport Extreme BS already but I'd prefer for the media to be transfered via gigabit ethernet (as opposed to the USB interface on the AEBS)
- To be able to hook up to the TV (video/audio)
I thought the following *might* work:
- Mac Mini hooked up to Drobo or some other NAS
- Mac Mini iTunes, photo, and movie gallery will be configured
- Plex to be installed on the mini
- Mini hooked up to my TV
- Remote into the Mini if I need anything
Is this ok?
I've been doing a lot of research in NAS and using a Mac mini as a media box. I am having trouble finding out whether a certain combination of devices can help with achieve my ideal set up. What I would like is:
- Mac mini as the base station to host all the media files: music, movies, photos
- NAS of some kind - either Drobo or a more traditional NAS - to be connected to the mini
- An easy way where any computer (either desktop or laptop or iPhone) to share the media; for an iPhone, it has to be an easy way to sync for updates, playlists, etc...
- I have an Airport Extreme BS already but I'd prefer for the media to be transfered via gigabit ethernet (as opposed to the USB interface on the AEBS)
- To be able to hook up to the TV (video/audio)
I thought the following *might* work:
- Mac Mini hooked up to Drobo or some other NAS
- Mac Mini iTunes, photo, and movie gallery will be configured
- Plex to be installed on the mini
- Mini hooked up to my TV
- Remote into the Mini if I need anything
Is this ok?