HTPC & Network Attached Storage

[Tin]

Take a look a microsoft home server - it is easy to use and do not cost a lot.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...r/default.mspx

[pinotnoir]

I was looking at the Synology DiskStation DS411+ 4-Bay NAS Server. According to the test results it's very fast on a gigabit network. Part of my HTPC purchase included an Asus RT-N56U router. I plan on making my old router dedicated to wireless G for my two playstations and our Ipad and Iphones. The new Asus will increase my wired gigabit pc's speed and stream wireless N to my HTPC. With the router dedicated to N it should be fast enough for my HTPC. If not I will run a wired connection to my bedroom. This project is going to consist of a huge learning curve. I needed a break from Wow because I was getting bored. Last night I purchased a Logitech 1100 Harmony remote to control all my devices in my home theater. Now I can put all the remotes away and just use one. Best buy has the Harmony 1100 and Harmony One cheap online. The stores will match the online price. It's not often you can buy something at Best Buy for $258 when it's listed on newegg for $399.