NAS is just hanging extra drive space off your existing network, and
making accessable to all in a minimalist fashion.
A complete new PC can provide that functionality, plus the media center
functionality as well.
You can buy one box or two, but if you want to play movies from NAS you
might not be happy with the performance.
Jamie Calder wrote:
> Thanks for all the replies to my original question. It seems I need to
> figure out what best suits my needs. As I said, 2 computers are for my
> wife's business (soon to be 3), my laptop and my kids computer.
> I will also want to add a Media Center computer soon in our living room.
>
> As I understand there's 2 basic types of network storage. A NAS unit, which
> is some hard drives and a stripped down OS, or an actual server that needs a
> full OS). Of course this is over simplified though and maybe even
> incorrect.
>
> I'm sorry to drag this out but how do these 2 solutions differ from each
> other? Pros and cons?
>
> Reading about Windows Home Server seems to be a nice solution but so does a
> NAS like the ones referenced previously:
>
> http://www.buffalotech.com/products/network-storage/terastation/
>
> http://www.cdwg.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1131832
>
> Does wanting to have a Media Center computer in my network make a
> difference?
>
> Thanks again!
>
> James
>
>
>
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