Thanks for all of the input, everyone.
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..and unless you really *enjoy* futzing with and configuring operating
systems, go with the VortexBox.
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contrast11 wrote:
> Well, I don't have even close to that much data currently, but can get
> carried away. Expansion, if it happened, would likely be quite some
> time from now.
I think I've got more than 4,000 CDs ripped to flacs and that weighs in
at barely over 1TB. If you're just keeping to
garym wrote:
> if you think you might want to expand, why not just start with a 3TB
> version.
Well, I don't have even close to that much data currently, but can get
carried away. Expansion, if it happened, would likely be quite some
time from now.
contrast11 wrote:
> Okay, so I've had some time to look over a few of the options. Choosing
> this barebone
> (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856119050), 4GB
> of memory, and a 1TB HDD, I'm looking at ~$100 less than a 1TB Vortex.
> Cost really isn't an issue, but aside f
Okay, so I've had some time to look over a few of the options. Choosing
this barebone
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856119050), 4GB
of memory, and a 1TB HDD, I'm looking at ~$100 less than a 1TB Vortex.
Cost really isn't an issue, but aside from being completely ready to
aubuti wrote:
> I agree 100% with mlsstl's comments. Besides Foxconn, Shuttle is another
> brand of low-cost, compact pc worth looking at if you're willing to do
> some really minor DIY (eg, installing hard drive and/or memory).
>
> As for the Vortexbox Appliance itself, even if you don't think
One more tip. If you're interested in doing a little bit of the work
yourself and you're in the US, newegg.com is a great source for low-cost
PCs and components. Search on term "barebone" at their site and you'll
find plenty of options.
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Awesome. Thanks for the replies everyone. I'll be checking on these
various options, and follow up in a few days, ideally.
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contrast11 wrote:
> Thank you for the helpful and prompt reply. Before searching, I was
> unfamiliar with a Vortex Box. For me, I don't exactly need the ability
> to rip CDs. I forgot to mention in my OP - ideally, I would like to be
> able to add/remove/edit my files on the networked HDD from
I strongly recommend the Vortexbox approach. Just replaced my old music
server about 2 weeks ago with one.
They come as a preconfigured hardware device starting for under US$500
(exact cost depends hard drive size) or you can download the software
for free. I did the latter and bought an inexpe
The HP proliant microservers N36L or N40L install suitable OS of your
liking ( some are using vortex box distro on those to ).
DIY some other mini itx based computer, a shuttle type PC ?
Successful NAS installs includes the new netgear ready NAS series, never
linkage and QNAP stuff, preferably a
garym wrote:
> "TinyLMS" running inside the TOUCH will do what you want (with USB HDD
> attached to TOUCH). But it is tempremental and doesn't have full
> capabilities (certain plugins, etc.). Some folks have good luck with
> this and some don't. But almost anything other than a low-powered NAS
>
contrast11 wrote:
> First time post here, so please direct me if this issue has already been
> answered ad nauseam. Currently I have a Logitech Squeezebox Touch
> running music (internet + local from a laptop) to my first floor. I have
> an Apple Airport Extreme router. I love the system, but wou
First time post here, so please direct me if this issue has already been
answered ad nauseam. Currently I have a Logitech Squeezebox Touch
running music (internet + local from a laptop) to my first floor. I have
an Apple Airport Extreme router. I love the system, but would really
like to have a la
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