2011-02-27, 02:22
Hi, can anyone point me in the direction of a guide for setting a folder up on the mac that I can stream stuff to xbmc on atv2.
Many Thanks
Gav
Many Thanks
Gav
2011-02-27, 02:55
2011-02-27, 04:40
Hi,
I went through this youtube video and got it up and running in like a minute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTBspxh7CgI
I went through this youtube video and got it up and running in like a minute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTBspxh7CgI
2011-02-27, 11:33
I'm currently streaming my files from my Mac Pro, I have 2 1TB drives which are mirrored that I keep all my movie and music on.
Obviously this means leaving my Mac Pro on all the time, which probably isn't the cheapest option, although it's often on anyway as I'm 'acquiring' my media.
I've just purchased the iomega iConnect, it allows me to connect up to 4 USB hard drives and share them on my network.
I looked at various options first, I was going to use an old MacBook ( with lid closed ) as a media server but it seemed a bit overkill just for sharing files.
I then looked at various NAS drives, my local PC World are selling WD 1TB NAS drives for £100, but then they are basically limited to that storage capacity unless taken apart and larger drives fitted.
Other NAS servers such as Drobo, although very good, cost around £300 for a model with 4 bays, so I decided to go for the iconnect which costs £63, a 2TB usb HDD can be purchased for £78, so for £375 I can create an 8TB NAS server.
I'm currently just using a portable 250gb USB HDD with my connect, but when I can afford/need extra capacity I can just go and purchase additional USB drives.
I did read some poor reviews of the iconnect, however I'm quite happy with mine, although I've only had it a couple of days!
Obviously this means leaving my Mac Pro on all the time, which probably isn't the cheapest option, although it's often on anyway as I'm 'acquiring' my media.
I've just purchased the iomega iConnect, it allows me to connect up to 4 USB hard drives and share them on my network.
I looked at various options first, I was going to use an old MacBook ( with lid closed ) as a media server but it seemed a bit overkill just for sharing files.
I then looked at various NAS drives, my local PC World are selling WD 1TB NAS drives for £100, but then they are basically limited to that storage capacity unless taken apart and larger drives fitted.
Other NAS servers such as Drobo, although very good, cost around £300 for a model with 4 bays, so I decided to go for the iconnect which costs £63, a 2TB usb HDD can be purchased for £78, so for £375 I can create an 8TB NAS server.
I'm currently just using a portable 250gb USB HDD with my connect, but when I can afford/need extra capacity I can just go and purchase additional USB drives.
I did read some poor reviews of the iconnect, however I'm quite happy with mine, although I've only had it a couple of days!
