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Stream Photo, Video and Music to PS3 / Xbox 360 without PC

Western Digital Network Attached WDH1NC10000NDo you have Xbox 360, PS3 or other DLNA devices?
Are you tired of streaming your music, photos and photos from your PC?
Well there is a better way to stream your media to Xbox 360 or PS3 instead of using PC. Buy a NAS based hard drives which supports UPnP AV / DLNA. You won’t need PC, will be more energy efficient and will have fewer headaches like to turn on PC etc. It will also help in backing up you data.
Following are the three least expensive NAS hard drives which have DLNA and UPnP AV server built in so you can directly stream from these hard drives without PC. Also all devices has iTunes server built in so you can use with Apple TV also. All devices have mixed reviews but I would say try yourself instead of relying too much on reviews. Since firmware changes regularly you never know if reviewer problem still exists. Also these devices require little bit technical knowledge so some people have hard time making these devices work and then right worst possible reviews.

  1. Western Digital My Book World Edition 1 TB Network Attached Storage WDH1NC10000N (White)

    • Automatic and continuous backup for all the computers on your network
    • Centralize all your family’s digital content
    • Best-in-class performance cutting-edge technologies to deliver high performance read and write speeds ideal for the most demanding users.
    • Built-in media server for streaming music, photos and movies to any DLNA certified multimedia device such as Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
    • iTunes server support Centralize your music collection and stream to a Mac or Windows PC using iTunes software.

    Product Description

    Simplified set up and best-in-class performance make My Book World Edition Home Network Storage the easy choice for centralizing data and backing up your home computers. Connect the drive to your network router and you’re up and running in minutes. Use the included backup software to protect your family’s PCs with automatic and continuous backup plans. Store all your digital media in one central location so everyone in the family can have access to it. Compatible with both Mac and Windows files.

  2. Seagate BlackArmor 1 TB NAS 110 Centralized Network Attached Storage Server ST310005MNA10G-RK (Black)
    • Designed to provide centralized storage and data backup for up to 10 PCs.
    • Protect network connected PCs with incremental and full-system, automatic backup.
    • Secure files with powerful hardware-based encryption.
    • Functions as an FTP server, enabling remote file access.
    • Stream media to DLNA compliant devices and computers running iTunes software.

    Product Description

    The BlackArmor NAS 110 server is a network attached storage solution designed to provide centralized storage, data backup and media streaming for up to 10 PCs. Help protect important data with automatic full-system backup, SafetyDrill+ bare metal recovery software and powerful hardware-based encryption. In addition to the included backup software, the web-based management interface and BlackArmor Discovery tool software are also straightforward to use. The BlackArmor Discovery tool software allows you to get up and running quickly by displaying all of the BlackArmor NAS products connected to your network. From the discovery tool, with a single click, you can view or map shared volumes to your computer, access the web-based user interface or back up the PC you are working from. The BlackArmor NAS 110 storage server can also be managed remotely with DDNS, which can be configured from the web-based management interface. The BlackArmor NAS 110 storage server can function as an FTP server, allowing remote access to files. Using the web based management interface, you can designate user access manually or integrate with Microsoft Active Directory. Moreover, the BlackArmor NAS 110 storage server can stream media files to DLNA compliant devices or computers running iTunes software, allowing you to centralize media and display content simultaneously on multiple devices.

  3. Iomega Home Media 1 TB Network Attached Storage 34337
    • Iomega 34337 1TB Home Media Network Hard Drive; One Ethernet Cable; External Power Supply; Quick Install Guide
    • 1000GB = 1TB Storage
    • Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity
    • Windows PC and Mac OS 10.3+ compatibility
    • Simple to use Three step set-up – simply plug into your router, power on, and install the software CD.

    Product Features

    • Capacity: 1TB
    • Simple to use: Three step set up – simply plug into your router, power on, and install the software CD. Friendly web screens for easy management
    • High Performance: Gigabit Ethernet connectivity combined with a high performance processor
    • UPnP AV Media Server: Compatible with DLNA certified media players, able to stream photos, audio content and videos to a variety of media devices like game consoles, audio bridges, DMA’s, picture frames and more
    • iTunes Server: Store your audio content in one central location and share it across your iTunes players
    • Expandable: Add storage capacity by connecting external USB hard disk drives. Supports FAT32 and NTFS formatted hard drives
    • Data Protection: Touch-free professional-level backup for all your critical data with EMC Retrospect HD backup software

If you already have hard drive you can buy following NAS enclosure.

  1. ZyXEL NSA210 Digital Media Storage Server
    • Works as iTunes & Squeezebox server to share streaming music
    • Built-in RSS client and server feature enables auto download and notification from remote websites
    • Automatic Web/FTP/Torrent download without turning on the computer
    • Complete Instant/ Schedule Backup Solutions protect your digital treasures
    • DLNA 1.5-certified server compatible with a wide range of media devices

    Product Description

    ZyXEL’s NSA210 is the Ultimate Home Media Machine. Not only the 2 Terabytes capacity* lets consumers dump every photos, video clips they downloaded to the box; It also able to perform scheduled download set by the users when they are not home! Packed by rich features, the NSA210 can automatically upload pictures and videos to flickr and Youtube; It also automatically download media files via FTP, Web, Torrent and RSS feed from remote sites. To share the media files with friends and families, NSA210 can do scheduled copying of media files to other Zyxel NSA series products on the Internet remotely. It is the indeed the ultimate Digital Home Media machine.(*Hard drive NOT included)

  2. Netgear ReadyNAS Duo 2-Bay 1 TB (1 x 1 TB) Desktop Network Attached Storage RND2110
    • Network attached storage device offers 1 TB of storage with GigaBit Ethernet for fast data transfer
    • Stream music, photos and video to network media players without a computer
    • Access files from anywhere via Internet connection; host your personal Web page to share with friends and family
    • Support for extra hard drive, allowing X-RAID data protection
    • Measures 4.0 x 5.6 x 8.7 inches (WxHxD); 5-year warranty

    Product Description

    RND2110 ReadyNAS Duo(1 x 1000GB) Network Attached Storage Device — Directly streams music, photos and video to existing network media players without a computer. Creates a personal webpage to easily share photos with friends and family. Insert optional “spare” hard drive for automatic file protection and back-up

  3. D-Link 2-Bay Network Attached Storage Enclosure DNS-321
    • Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.1 x 7.7 x 5.1
    • Ethernet compatible

    Product Description

    The D-Link 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure (DNS-321) is the perfect way to store, share, and safeguard your documents, music, videos, and photos. With the D-Link tool-less installation, easily insert up to two SATA drives1 without any tools or attaching any cables. Additionally, the built-in UPnP AV media server enables streaming of digital content to compatible network media players (such as those found in the D-Link MediaLounge product line) as well as popular media player applications used in computers.

You can find out more such devices on http://www.dlna.org.Select Network Attached Storage option to list devices.

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