(Newbie) Question re: simple standalone uses

[kevtotty]

Hi there

I have a Readynas Duo and I am looking for something to stream photos and wma files (not fussed about video at this stage).

Previously I purchased (and subsequently returned) a Linksys DMA2100 which only worked if the extender and laptop where both hard wired to my router, which was a pain if I also wanted to use the laptop wirelessly in another part of the house.

The plus point of the Linksys was a great interface which was almost identical to Windows Media Centre.

Can the Sage unit do the following:

1 - Display album art (that has been obtained via Windows Media Player)
2 - Play music whilst viewing a slideshow.

Can anyone comment on the actual speed/ease of navigating through album folders, both images and mpa files? Also, the Linksys allowed you to quickly jump through the alphabet which was handy when you were looking for a certain artist or album name - can the Sage do this?

In a nutshell I guess I am looking for a standalone unit (streamer) which gives all the functionality of a media extender!!!

Any advice would be helpful

Kev

[Slack]

First off. If you have a ReadyNAS and wish to play music you will need the latest beta firmware. The HD-200 will not mount ReadyNAS hosted shares without it.

http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39198

1) How are the cover art images stored? On the share, or in meta-data? I know if the album art is displayed if there is a 'folder.jpg' present in the folder.
2) Don't know. As I haven't tried. Because my shares wont mount. And I wont be able to try the new beta firmware until Friday.

Originally Posted by kevtotty

Hi there

I have a Readynas Duo and I am looking for something to stream photos and wma files (not fussed about video at this stage).

Previously I purchased (and subsequently returned) a Linksys DMA2100 which only worked if the extender and laptop where both hard wired to my router, which was a pain if I also wanted to use the laptop wirelessly in another part of the house.

The plus point of the Linksys was a great interface which was almost identical to Windows Media Centre.

Can the Sage unit do the following:

1 - Display album art (that has been obtained via Windows Media Player)
2 - Play music whilst viewing a slideshow.

Can anyone comment on the actual speed/ease of navigating through album folders, both images and mpa files? Also, the Linksys allowed you to quickly jump through the alphabet which was handy when you were looking for a certain artist or album name - can the Sage do this?

In a nutshell I guess I am looking for a standalone unit (streamer) which gives all the functionality of a media extender!!!

Any advice would be helpful

Kev

[stanger89]

Originally Posted by Slack

First off. If you have a ReadyNAS and wish to play music you will need the latest beta firmware. The HD-200 will not mount ReadyNAS hosted shares without it.

http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39198

FWIW, that only applies to share access mode, if you're ReadyNAS is configured for user security (like mine) it's been fine since at least the 12/30 firmware.

[Slack]

Originally Posted by stanger89

FWIW, that only applies to share access mode, if you're ReadyNAS is configured for user security (like mine) it's been fine since at least the 12/30 firmware.

Yes correct. Specifically share mode.