Haren Asher
Active Member
Hi all!
I have got some doubts about the Xtreamer Etrayz 4tb NAS.
Will this work with any other media player? or do i have to buy the xtreamer only? ..
do i have to run it with 2hdds or can i run it in only 1. Also, i have a 1tb external hdd.. can i connect this to the nas or i will only be able to run it on 2 internal hdds only.
finally.. is the etrayz in anyway different from a dedicated NAS system?
i have been recomended to go in for a nas with the "storage" experts like Dlink/netgear/qnap etc.. but would like to know your opinion/suggestion.
My use is for my media, which is small but growing collection of music movies and photos and would also like to use it for backup of office work from my as well as 4-5 other pcs remotely. (Mainly documents /letters / pos etc).
Initially i was looking at a media player with NAS capability. But i think concentrating on secure storage / back up of data over media playing capability will be better. I am assuming that even a basic asus / amkette media player ( price from 3 to 5k) will be decent enough to play media over the nas to the tv.
finally, regarding eTraysz there are very few reviews online, and most of them arent very complimentary , with reports of them dying, and the gui being a pain etc. My parents are in the usa at the moment and there are some 2 bay/4tb NAS's available at Sub-10k prices. (around 150 to 200usd).
what would be a better buy?
I have got some doubts about the Xtreamer Etrayz 4tb NAS.
Will this work with any other media player? or do i have to buy the xtreamer only? ..
do i have to run it with 2hdds or can i run it in only 1. Also, i have a 1tb external hdd.. can i connect this to the nas or i will only be able to run it on 2 internal hdds only.
finally.. is the etrayz in anyway different from a dedicated NAS system?
i have been recomended to go in for a nas with the "storage" experts like Dlink/netgear/qnap etc.. but would like to know your opinion/suggestion.
My use is for my media, which is small but growing collection of music movies and photos and would also like to use it for backup of office work from my as well as 4-5 other pcs remotely. (Mainly documents /letters / pos etc).
Initially i was looking at a media player with NAS capability. But i think concentrating on secure storage / back up of data over media playing capability will be better. I am assuming that even a basic asus / amkette media player ( price from 3 to 5k) will be decent enough to play media over the nas to the tv.
finally, regarding eTraysz there are very few reviews online, and most of them arent very complimentary , with reports of them dying, and the gui being a pain etc. My parents are in the usa at the moment and there are some 2 bay/4tb NAS's available at Sub-10k prices. (around 150 to 200usd).
what would be a better buy?