Maxtor Shared Storage 300Gb NAS - £89.91

[Whirly]

Got one of these from my local Staples (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-582776-10408836).

Damn good price as it's UPNP and it is easily turned into the current model (Shared Storage Plus) with a simple Firmware update (takes 3 mins).

The latest management software has built-in backup S/W too.

Oh yes, and if you want to you can use the OpenMSS firmware and run a web server on it among lots of other things.

They also had the 200gb version for £69.91.

[RAPepper]

I've been checking our local staples without luck for this type of thing.

Any chance you could pick the 200gb one up for me?

I'd obviously cover P&P onwards to me:)

RAP

[ps2user]

Any chance of the product code so i can ing up my local store? cheers OP

[Art Vanderlay]

I assume this will work OK with XBMC using uPNP?

[steviemidnight]

I got one of these about 2 weeks ago & posted it on the previous WD Nas Thread. The 200GB were £99 at the time which made me laugh.

Great device,

[Dave Knight]

Got one of these from my local Staples (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-582776-10408836).

Damn good price as it's UPNP and it is easily turned into the current model (Shared Storage Plus) with a simple Firmware update (takes 3 mins).

The latest management software has built-in backup S/W too.

Oh yes, and if you want to you can use the OpenMSS firmware and run a web server on it among lots of other things.

They also had the 200gb version for £69.91.

Cheers Whirly, sounds a great bargain, do you have a product code for it from your receipt please?

Many thanks

Dave

[Nixdorfer]

Just got a 200Gb one :)

the product code on my receipt is 5390404002508

They also seem to have a few routers and wireless stuff reduced.

Picked up a linksys wireless print server for £19.91

thanks to the OP

[ramtec]

Hi bought 1 of these a while back for £99.91 (300GB version) then saw the week after they had gone down to £89.91 so went back and bought two and returned the £99.91 one!

The product code is 5390404002522 for the 300GB one.

Does the UPNP mean I can use it to stream music to my creative wireless music?

[Whirly]

I've been checking our local staples without luck for this type of thing.

Any chance you could pick the 200gb one up for me?

I'd obviously cover P&P onwards to me:)

RAP

Hi Rapepper, I'm sorry I'm not going to be able to look for you until the weekend. Chances are the 200gb one will be gone by then so I recommend you check your local stores ASAP.

[RAPepper]

Hi Rapepper, I'm sorry I'm not going to be able to look for you until the weekend. Chances are the 200gb one will be gone by then so I recommend you check your local stores ASAP.
No probs.

As I said I've been checking ours without luck - may be I'll give them a ring and see if they can get hold of one.

RAP

[tbaker]

Just tried my local (Crawley) and no Maxtors there :(

Seemed to have a clearance sale of a number of External hard drives but no others were NAS.

[Deron]

I assume this will work OK with XBMC using uPNP?

Mine works fine with it. Bought the 300gb on Monday night after Amazon let me down on the netcenter.

Didn't know about the upgrade...is there a forums of techies that have played around with it...?

[ned_solanki]

Just been to the one in Preston and got the last 300gb, but they had the 200gb units in. Also the same at Bolton

[byronsp]

If anyone can pick me up one willing to pay postage.

tried 3 of my not so local stores and not one found so far.

[harb]

is the 200gb version the same as the 300gb apart from the extra 100gb?

[Deron]

is the 200gb version the same as the 300gb apart from the extra 100gb?

8mb cache instead of 16mb...

[Johnr]

Could someone explain on the firmware hack?

(To make it the plus version)

As I updated with the latest proper firmware and all it seemed to do ws increase the noise coming from the thing :|

[stillill]

Some 200Gbs in the Tottenham Hale branch, no 300gb even though the have the box on the shelf...

thanks OP

...bah, Amazon have already dispatched my Buffalo 300g, that'll be going back then..

[scooby_doo]

What's the model number of this unit as there are so many and I can't find the right one on the Maxtor web site?

Thanks

[Art Vanderlay]

I picked up the last 200GB today in Canterbury. Cheers to the OP :thumbs:

(There were no 300GB ones there btw)

[Spudgun]

There was one 200Gb left in the York store a couple of days ago, but there are no 300Gb drives left. ('cause i bought it :thumbs: )

[Chunky]

Anyone checked the branch in Newport?

Chunks

[WeaverD]

None in Oxford as I too went in after being let down by Amazon on the WD NetStation...
Will check Coventry Fri evening and post if there are any left there.

[welshy213]

Chunky, was going to check in the morning, if you get there before please post mate!

[ginoworm]

just picked up the last 300gb from southend.
Would appreciate a point in the right direction for the Plus upgrade firmware and any unofficial Firmware thats available.

had a quick search but nothing so far.

Thanks

[johnrevill]

Just got a 200Gb one :)

the product code on my receipt is 5390404002508

They also seem to have a few routers and wireless stuff reduced.

Picked up a linksys wireless print server for £19.91

thanks to the OP

Alright mate - can you confirm which model print server that was?

cheers.

[Nixdorfer]

Can't remember the model off the top of my head but will check when I get in. Looking at linksys's site its discontinued.

TBH having looked around it gets terrible reviews and i'm tempted to take it back before I've even opened it. It doesn't support WPA either by the looks of it so won't work on my setup. :(

[adfrydland]

None in Basingstoke, or apparently any other Staples in the area.

[Art Vanderlay]

None in Broadstairs in case anyone was tempted to go there and look.

[D J Fryer]

None in Wycombe, Reading, Slough or Aylesbury

[realitybites]

Sorry if I'm being dense but are these the same as the Amazon ones in as much as a print server also?

[johnrevill]

Arse - I just picked up the Linksys print server from my local store (the last one on the shelf) got home, unpacked it, then read the reviews...

Sounds like £20 wasted. I might give it a go and if it is rubbish take it back and try & get a refund.

[Johnr]

Sorry if I'm being dense but are these the same as the Amazon ones in as much as a print server also?

Yes

Just plug in the USB printer to the back of the NAS, then install the drivers on the required computers (I don't think you can install the drivers to the NAS so they get copied across automatically but I haven't played around with it much yet) and then just browse the network for the printer :thumbs:

[realitybites]

Thanks Johnr. Phoned around and the maxtor ones are out of stock but was given an alternative, a Seagate 300GB one, the last one they have for the same price. Just hope it is the same and not just an external HD :wave:

[wkc]

Staples were showing stock in Luton and Blackburn this afternoon.


Regards

[harb]

got the last 200gb from Merry Hill dudley. Thanks OP.

Anyone updated the firmware on theirs yet? the maxtor site has V2.6.2 whereas my NAS came with V1.2.0?

[Johnr]

got the last 200gb from Merry Hill dudley. Thanks OP.

Anyone updated the firmware on theirs yet? the maxtor site has V2.6.2 whereas my NAS came with V1.2.0?

Yes

But seemed to make the drive much louder than it was with 1.2.0 :?:

[Nixdorfer]

Theres a mention on the OpenMSS site about the Maxtor v2.4.2 firmware making the fans run all the time on some drives. I was hoping the v2.6.2 had cured that :(

http://www.openmss.org/Firmware/Download

[Art Vanderlay]

Yes

But seemed to make the drive much louder than it was with 1.2.0 :?:

Same here - updated to 2.6.2 and now the fan is noticeably louder and has not stopped running yet, even when it is supposed to be in sleep mode.

[LongDongDave]

Are there any issues with creating 4 seperate partitions of 47GB (on the 200GB version), or just use the folders as they are?
Thanks

[Art Vanderlay]

Are there any issues with creating 4 seperate partitions of 47GB (on the 200GB version), or just use the folders as they are?
Thanks

The main issue would be how on earth to do it, as it has it's own propietary OS. It might work with OpenMSS in some way, but I don't know how.

[SuperPP]

There's now one 200GB version left at the Preston branch.
I'm just setting mine up :-)

[pmdonovan]

....and one 200GB left on the shelf at Bolton - just setting mine up too!

[NickA]

I was in the Warrington store today,none left and none in Chester or Stockport according to their computer system!
I managed to get the last two 300gb's (One for a mate) from the Wigan store. Thanks to the OP for the heads up!! :)

[LongDongDave]

The main issue would be how on earth to do it, as it has it's own propietary OS. It might work with OpenMSS in some way, but I don't know how.

True, Paragon will not recognise it.
Thanks

[Stuee]

Can you set file/folder permissions on theses for different users in a small office set up??

[RAPepper]

Same here - updated to 2.6.2 and now the fan is noticeably louder and has not stopped running yet, even when it is supposed to be in sleep mode.
Finally got a 200 gb one from Reading - manager bought one back from London store so thanks to him.

Has anyone upgraded to 2.6.2 without getting the increase in fan noise?

RAP

[WeaverD]

None at Oxford, Coventry, Birmingham Yardley or Solihull :(

[Fatbloke]

None in the Beckton store :(

[SuperPP]

Has anyone upgraded to 2.6.2 without getting the increase in fan noise?

RAP

I'm not going to try until someone points out the benefits. Not noticed the fan at all on mine yet.

[my-planet]

Can this be connected to a computer directly via a USB port (as well as ethernet)?
Anyone tried this with an Apple mac yet? Cheers.

[smiddyboy]

Got the last 200GB drive on the shelf from the store in Glasgow. Cheers to the OP.

Seems to work great, got the media server working with my Pinnacle showcentre. Top banana!

[Johnr]

Can this be connected to a computer directly via a USB port (as well as ethernet)?
Anyone tried this with an Apple mac yet? Cheers.

No, you need to connect it to a network port. But to be honest you're better buying something such as the external USB Seagate 320gb if you want to just connect it to one computer.

Works fine with Mac

[ramtec]

Seems to work great, got the media server working with my Pinnacle showcentre. Top banana!

Can you tell me how as I have a showcenter too, but the older model?

Thanks

[Johnr]

I managed to flash the firmware back to 1.2.2 for now

ftp://ftpdownload.maxtor.com/pub/Shared_Storage/MSS/mss_v_1_2_2.bin

[smiddyboy]

Can you tell me how as I have a showcenter too, but the older model?

Thanks

Just enabled the drive server via the setup menu(advanced->Shared Folder Management->Manage Digital Photos,etc..), also made sure that the pinnacle was enabled for uPnP and it found it straight away.

[RAPepper]

I took the plunge and updated to 2.6.2 and am getting the fan on all the time too:( May decide to roll back.

More annoyingly though I have today found that the drive is just constantly thrashing away as though it's being accessed even though no one else is on the network. Even re-booting it doesn't seem to stop it. Any one else had, or heard, of this happening?

RAP

[Art Vanderlay]

I took the plunge and updated to 2.6.2 and am getting the fan on all the time too:( May decide to roll back.

More annoyingly though I have today found that the drive is just constantly thrashing away as though it's being accessed even though no one else is on the network. Even re-booting it doesn't seem to stop it. Any one else had, or heard, of this happening?

RAP

It doesn't exactly thrash, but I can hear it accessing the disk in someway constantly when it is on. Not as bothersome as the fan noise - I may roll the firmware back as others have done

Mine does now go completely quiet when in sleep mode now, though.

[Marzupial]

None of the 200GBs left in Preston....I might check Blackburn tomorrow

[ramtec]

Just enabled the drive server via the setup menu(advanced->Shared Folder Management->Manage Digital Photos,etc..), also made sure that the pinnacle was enabled for uPnP and it found it straight away.

Thanks smiddyboy for the reply. How do I enable uPnP on the showcenter I have a first gen 1000 unit and a 1000g is it possible or is it just for the newer showcenter 200?

[snow-munki]

none in cheltenham or the nearby area.

however the guy said there were loads in a few other places, wasn't paying much attention though. think brighton rings a bell.

[smiddyboy]

Thanks smiddyboy for the reply. How do I enable uPnP on the showcenter I have a first gen 1000 unit and a 1000g is it possible or is it just for the newer showcenter 200?

Aahh...i have the showcentre 200. Not sure if the 1000 model has this feature :?:

[Johnr]

Nowt left in Wakefield now...In fact pretty much all the decent clearance products have gone!

500gb External Iomega hard drive for £120 though

[stillill]

No, you need to connect it to a network port. But to be honest you're better buying something such as the external USB Seagate 320gb if you want to just connect it to one computer.

Works fine with Mac

Johnr,

I can see it fine on my mac osx 10.4.7, but each time I try to write to the public forum as Admin, I get a permissions error.

I read somewhere about mapping a drive from my mac to a folder, but am struggling a bit. Could you advise on how you set yours up please?

thanks

[SuperPP]

This might be of use to anyone who has just bought one:

On some Maxtor Shared Storage drives, the default subfolders created in the Public folder do not have the correct permissions set.

To fix this permission issue, delete the subfolders under the Public folder (i.e. Our Documents) and re-create them. You should no longer receive the "Access Denied" error when copying to the Public folder.

It was driving me mad why I couldn't use the 'public' area!!!

[Stuee]

Which version of firmware do you need for UPNP support??

[RAPepper]

It doesn't exactly thrash, but I can hear it accessing the disk in someway constantly when it is on. Not as bothersome as the fan noise - I may roll the firmware back as others have done

Mine does now go completely quiet when in sleep mode now, though.
I think this is to do with the Media Server. If I disable this it's fairly quiet yet when enabled there loads of disk access. I could understand it if it was just whilst it scanned for media when you initially enable the server but once it's complete I would have expected it to be fairly calm until it's accessed.

Might give up and try and return it as it's driving me mad because the reason I bought it was with a view to getting a Showcentre 200 or similar.

RAP

[omaruk]

Hi Rap,
If you are considering returning would it be OK if you sell it to me + postage.

thanks

Om

[RAPepper]

Hi Rap,
If you are considering returning would it be OK if you sell it to me + postage.

thanks

Om
Sure - when I make my mind up I'll post here and let you know.

RAP

[harb]

so what AV device can I buy that will hook up to a share on this drive wirelessly so I can stream videos (divx/xvid/etc..) and mp3s? It would be nice for it to list filenames on the tv so I can select a mp3 and output it to my amp.

anyone know of such a device?

Basically a divx dvd player but it has a wireless card instead of a dvd drive.

[Art Vanderlay]

The absolute best thing for the job for the money is an XBox with XBMC on it, with a wireless adapter of some sort.

[harb]

The absolute best thing for the job for the money is an XBox with XBMC on it, with a wireless adapter of some sort.

thanks, is that xbox 1 or xbox 360?

[Deron]

so what AV device can I buy that will hook up to a share on this drive wirelessly so I can stream videos (divx/xvid/etc..) and mp3s? It would be nice for it to list filenames on the tv so I can select a mp3 and output it to my amp.

anyone know of such a device?

Basically a divx dvd player but it has a wireless card instead of a dvd drive.

Sounds like the Snazzio SZ1310 would be perfect for you...

Not sure if they still sell them though.

http://www.tmfsolutions.co.uk/homecinema_video_vone_SZ1310.htm

But as said above...nothing beats an xbox with xbmc...I've got 2.

[Art Vanderlay]

Xbox 1 for XBMC - it needs to either be chipped or softmodded to install it.

It is superb - the only downer is the fact it cannot handle 720p/1080i HD files.

There is a huge thread about it in the Gaming Forum

[my-planet]

This looks sweet: http://www.zioncom.net/products/multimedia/files/hv0105.htm
But not available anywhere :razz:

[harvey]

While unsuccessfully trying to track down one of these Maxtor devices I managed to pick up a Linksys NSLU2 at my local Staples for just £29.99. Straight out of the box this will turn any attached USB HD into a NAS device, but can also be fairly easily hacked to run other network services such as streaming media, web server etc. Loads of info available by googling.

Might be worth looking at if you cant get hold of the Maxtor?

[smiddyboy]

so what AV device can I buy that will hook up to a share on this drive wirelessly so I can stream videos (divx/xvid/etc..) and mp3s? It would be nice for it to list filenames on the tv so I can select a mp3 and output it to my amp.

anyone know of such a device?

Basically a divx dvd player but it has a wireless card instead of a dvd drive.

I am using the Pinnacle Showcentre 200 with my Maxtor Shared NAS Drive and it works perfectly at streaming almost all video files, mp3 and photos direct to the telly, and also supports Hi Def output too!

Don't use my Divx DVD player at all these days.

[personals2]

Smiddy, can I ask what firmware version you're using on the Maxtor to get it running smoothly with the Showcenter 200?

Thanks.

[coastersteve]

While unsuccessfully trying to track down one of these Maxtor devices I managed to pick up a Linksys NSLU2 at my local Staples for just £29.99. Straight out of the box this will turn any attached USB HD into a NAS device, but can also be fairly easily hacked to run other network services such as streaming media, web server etc. Loads of info available by googling.

Might be worth looking at if you cant get hold of the Maxtor?

Was the NSLU2 on clearance or normal stocked product? You don't happen to have the code on the reciept do you? Our local staples (Cov) said the only way they could seach the system is with the barcode :mad:

Cheers,
Steve

[harvey]

Was the NSLU2 on clearance or normal stocked product? You don't happen to have the code on the reciept do you? Our local staples (Cov) said the only way they could seach the system is with the barcode :mad:

Cheers,
Steve
It was on the shelf with a lot of other networking stuff that had been reduced, Im sure the NSLU2 retails at more like £60.

Ill dig out the receipt later for you.

[smiddyboy]

Smiddy, can I ask what firmware version you're using on the Maxtor to get it running smoothly with the Showcenter 200?

Thanks.

I am running the most recent firmware(2.6.2). Not noticed the fan spinning problem with the update as much but did notice a lot more accessing of the drive, but i think someone mentioned that this is a by-product of using the drive as a media server.

[biggis]

Just chimging in to say I got myself a 300 last week. Plugged in my 400gb NTFS external into it and it worked perfectly :clap:

[Deron]

How does it show up?

As one huge drive on the network?

[biggis]

Shows up as 'NTFS' in the root directory along with 'Public', 'Config' etc. Inside it are all your files. :thumbs:

[Nixdorfer]

Just bagged a 300Gb today, reduced to £80 as the box had been opened :)

Already using a 200Gb one and they work great, use mine to share my mp3's and utils around the network & will probably stream divx's to the MCE later. Updated both to v2.6.2 but not noticed the noisy fans on either. But my machine's not that quiet so it probably just drowns them out.

thanks to the OP

[Johnr]

How do you get iTunes to pick up the shared folders?

I tried and it either dosen't bring up the window or there is nothing in the 'Jukebox'?

[Nixdorfer]

Not got an iPod so don't use itunes really except for having a look at it the other day. There's a util called "itunes library updater" ILU which is supposed to let you point it a different sources. Tried it and pointed it at the drive, it did start adding them but crashed part way through. Think itunes is just buggy on mine as its crashed in normal use as well. Worth a look

[johnrevill]

I had picked up the Linksys wireless print server from Staples but it was rubbish (not WPA support for a start).

I took it back and swapped it for the 200gb Maxtor Shared Storage drive (the last one on the shelf). Reduced down to £49.91 - bargain.

[Nixdorfer]

I had picked up the Linksys wireless print server from Staples but it was rubbish (not WPA support for a start).

I took it back and swapped it for the 200gb Maxtor Shared Storage drive (the last one on the shelf). Reduced down to £49.91 - bargain.

Bargain!! :thumbs: took the print server back myself, didn't even open it after reading some reviews. Noticed it didn't do WPA as well so that sealed its fate. Bagged my 300Gb while I was returning it last week.

[johnrevill]

Just plugged in my new 200gb. Works fine although the firmware is only v1.2.0.

Should I bother upgrading to v2.6.2 which is available at maxtor here:
http://www.maxtor.com/portal/site/Maxtor/menuitem.8db0c3d6932ced37294198b091346068/?channelpath=%2Fen_us%2FSupport%2FSoftware+Downloads%2FView+By+Category%2FNetwork+Storage%2FMaxtor+Shared+Storage+Family

If I do there doesn't appear to be a way to export the current v1.2.0 firmware so I could downgrade afterwards...

[Celeborn]

If anyone can get me a Maxtor NAS drive I'd gladly pay postage + £10 extra. None left oop north!

[Nixdorfer]

Just plugged in my new 200gb. Works fine although the firmware is only v1.2.0.

Should I bother upgrading to v2.6.2 which is available at maxtor here:
http://www.maxtor.com/portal/site/Maxtor/menuitem.8db0c3d6932ced37294198b091346068/?channelpath=%2Fen_us%2FSupport%2FSoftware+Downloads%2FView+By+Category%2FNetwork+Storage%2FMaxtor+Shared+Storage+Family

If I do there doesn't appear to be a way to export the current v1.2.0 firmware so I could downgrade afterwards...

Theres a link in this thread somewhere to the maxtor ftp site, theres a v1.2.2 on there. I downloaded it just in case :)

[misc]

Celeborn, I may have one of these for you. I managed to get the 200gb one for £69.91 but haven't opened it as I have not fully decided if I really need it. I will decide in the next few hours. If I don't need it, it is pretty heavy, so it may cost me quite for postage and packaging - how how does £85 sound (via bank transfer)?

[gunner]

Again, if anyone can grab me one of these (200 or 300gb) I would be much obliged. I would of course, cover all costs and contribute some beer tokens for your efforts.:)

[Celeborn]

Celeborn, I may have one of these for you. I managed to get the 200gb one for £69.91 but haven't opened it as I have not fully decided if I really need it. I will decide in the next few hours. If I don't need it, it is pretty heavy, so it may cost me quite for postage and packaging - how how does £85 sound (via bank transfer)?

Don't think I can do bank transfers mate - tend to be a bit expensive, I think the last one was £15-25 :(

[gunner]

They are free?

[misc]

I have decided to let it go. As it looks as though Celeborn won't do a bank transfer, are there any other takers for £85? gunner are you interested?

[Grizzo]

I have decided to let it go. As it looks as though Celeborn won't do a bank transfer, are there any other takers for £85? gunner are you interested?

I'm interested at £85 inc - but let gunner have first dibs if he is interested.

[ramtec]

I have decided to let it go. As it looks as though Celeborn won't do a bank transfer, are there any other takers for £85? gunner are you interested?


Three and a half years and only two post counts that's got to be some kinda record LOL.

Think this needs to go in the General Classified Adverts Forum now as this thread and forum is just for the posting of bargains.

Could I suggest you take it back to the store you got it from and then post which store so someone could pick it up for the price of £45.00 or there abouts (10% off for returned stock)?

[misc]

Thanks for the advice ramtec. I returned it at the Staples in South Harrow, Middx. Not sure if it is still there though - the guy behind the counter seemed to be taking a lot of interest in it!

[gunner]

Yes, I am interested, thanks very much :)

Can you mail me your details a dvdf at gunn0r dot com

Thanks again.

edit: Just read your other post, did you return it?

[misc]

Confirmed gunner - I did return it.

[ramtec]

Gunner I'll pm you with details of where to get one for £49.91 :) - they will transfer it to a store near you. I saw it today so you should be alright

[realitybites]

Ramtec any chance you could let me know where to get one at that price. Obviously if there is a limited number then only fair to leave it to Gunner.

[ramtec]

Confirmed gunner - I did return it.


all within 39mins of my post - amazing

I've sent an e-mail to you gunner re the one I saw

Sorry to everyone else but it was only the one.

maybe misc knows where there are more available....

[gunner]

Thanks Ramtec, I will try them this morning.

[Celeborn]

Try Stockton branch, they had one reserved for me today (300GB) but I went and picked one off the shelf, asking for the other one to be released. They also had at least one 200GB out too and said they had more of both in stock.

[shy1807]

So are you guys all going for the MAxtor model? Anyone know if there's any left at the Staples Corner branch?

[johnrevill]

Nipped in my local staples again today and got a Netgear WG511T PCMCIA 108mbs wireless card for my laptop - £9.91.

£18+ everywhere on line. Another bargain!

[johnrevill]

One other thought about the Maxtor SHared Storage NAS. Would it be possible to swap the disk inside it as 200gb is not reallt big enough. Would it recognise any old IDE HD?

[Johnr]

One other thought about the Maxtor SHared Storage NAS. Would it be possible to swap the disk inside it as 200gb is not reallt big enough. Would it recognise any old IDE HD?

You can add extra storage using the USB ports located on the back of the unit :thumbs:

[johnrevill]

Good point - although USB drives are read only when connected to the NAS unit though...

[shy1807]

Anyone still have seen any in store? Staples Corner are all out. :(

[apilking]

Went in to Staples in Preston today & they had three 200Gb Maxtors on the shelf, I bought one so two left. I had asked them a week or so ago & they told me they had all gone so these must be new stock. Better be quick if you want one. Price was £49.91 for 200Gb.

;)

[damianbyrne]

Got one from Derby (Meteor) Centre a couple of days ago for £69.91, got it home, no power supply so took it back for a refund....

Then realised I could probably get a power supply, went back yesterday to pick it up, managed to get it for £55.00. - Result !!!

DB

[Dash]

Manages to pick up a 200Gb from Watford for just shy of £50... bargain...

.. until I had to go back once because they put the wrong drive in the box and then again because when I returned the first time noone had a clue what I was talking about :brickwall.

Still, seems like an awesome bit of kit :D

[SuperPP]

I am using the Pinnacle Showcentre 200 with my Maxtor Shared NAS Drive and it works perfectly at streaming almost all video files, mp3 and photos direct to the telly, and also supports Hi Def output too!

Don't use my Divx DVD player at all these days.

How have you got this working?

My pinnacle 200 briefly found the MSS when I first bought it, then disappeared!
Tried most firmware on the MSS, which says media is enabled (should I be able to see a list of files?)
Can run from PC fine, but really want to store vids on MSS drive, so PC doesn't need to be on.

[Fatbloke]

I think you'll still need the PC on as it runs the media manager software. The showcenter talks to that to see what's available and it told to look to drive X to find the file. At least, that's how I understand it.
I'd love to be wrong though.

[smiddyboy]

How have you got this working?

My pinnacle 200 briefly found the MSS when I first bought it, then disappeared!
Tried most firmware on the MSS, which says media is enabled (should I be able to see a list of files?)
Can run from PC fine, but really want to store vids on MSS drive, so PC doesn't need to be on.


It's been a long time since i set it up but i am sure that as long as uPnP is enabled on the Pinnacle and drive has the media server enabled the Drive will show up as a server. The media needs to be stored in whatever shared folder you are using.

[SuperPP]

I have all that done, but it's not visible :-(

[Celeborn]

Apparently the two use different standards. Pinnacle media servers have a poor implementation of the standard or so it seems.

[SuperPP]

but it works for some.
given up and now looking to install wizd on it and let the mss function as a proper media server.