February 2008:
First, a review after one week of operation. Later times followed by a long-term study. If it comes to that. Was not the case with my recent NAS Buffalo Live.
I need a NAS for streaming music, therefore is a media server duty. Devices are the NOXON iRadio and a Pinnacle SoundBridge 1001. The central data storage for the computer for me is secondary. But as far as in advance to: This works fine.
A software is included for installation, which makes everything automatically. Installed on each computer, the NAS is ready for use. That was a no-brainer. Data can be added, changed, or deleted like any other storage medium. (PLUSPUNKT)
If you want to connect a USB hard disk or stick, the software is again necessary to recognize the storage medium. This is then accessible with a drive letter. However, the software does not include any backup software. Thereabout (eg NAS on attached USB disk) you have to take care of manually yourself. In addition, any user shares can be captured or excluded folder. (Minus)
The media server (UPnP DLNA +) was detected directly from the streamers. The structure and the choices seem sensible and be operated intuitively. (PLUSPUNKT)
However you look at the details, so there is no alphabetical sorting of performers. These are read and stored chronologically by folder structure. The same applies to albums. Thus chaos in many CDs. Many a genre is not recognized and replaced as number !? (Double-minus)
An answer from Philips to address this problem is still pending.
How long the media server holds remains to be seen. My last two Buffalo gave after 4! Weeks. Therefore, Philips.
CONCLUSION: The basic function of a NAS provides the Philips. The media server is more of a Notprodukt. If even a USB port is present, making a print server but also meaning. Because of saving equipment, the plate would get 3 stars. But for the price / space ratio, there are just 4 stars. Wait as it evolved.
