QUOTE(bose00 @ Mar 20 2010, 11:07 PM)
i need some advice .. before i jump into decision of getting a unit of A.C.Ryan PlayON
does the PlayOn runs hot with the internal hdd ?
does it makes any difference in performance 5400 / 7200 rpm sata hdd ? faster loading time ?
if i choice for PlayOn! Mini using external 3.5" drives, will it lag playing a 1080p mkv file ?
Any device that has a internal HDD in it is bound to run hotter, unless you have real proper monitoring and ventilation system like a customized PC.
5400/7200 rpm makes no difference at all in playing 1080p stuff..infact 7200 rpm tends to run hotter.
The best HDD for the ACRyan is WD Green and Samsung 1.5Tb (aka F2 series-Eco version).
No point using very fast HDD like WD Black or Samsung F3.
If you experiment with HDD in a docker....the best ones are Laptop versions....although low rpm, they are very much faster in loading than desktop versions and less heat generated, but cost double.
I doubt playing through external drives it will lag..unless your USB cable is pretty long or something wrong with your file.
Can tell that company to close down if such nonsense occur.
But playing 1080p using wireless is a different story.
Take note especially with a ACRyan, once you start upgrading Firmware and stuff, be careful not to format the HDD or else all your movies gone.
This post has been edited by azbro: Mar 20 2010, 11:36 PM