Solved! NAS/MediaServer/Streaming HELP!

[TurinX]

Hi,
Apologies if this has been posted thousands of times, but I'm at a loss. Never really been a TV person - spend almost all my time in front of my computer. But now i'm trying to branch out and make more use of my living room!

I want to set up a NAS drive and stream media to my TV (and computer, but that's fairly easy).

Also thinking about getting an xbox (again, never been a console gamer, but there are a few games on there i want to try out.... though nothing will ever replace the computer for me!)

So, a few questions:

1) Does anyone know of a good NAS drive to get that will hook up with an xbox?
2) Can I use my xbox as a media centre, or should I buy a stand alone media centre - if so, does anyone have any recommendations?
3) Is a PS3 a better choice?

Thanks v much!

 

[hang-the-9]

You can use the XBOX as a media extender from your PC http/www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/extender/owner/mcxkit.mspx

http/www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2209803,00.asp

I don't think a PS3 will work the same way.

I'd get something like this before using any console to manage media http/reviews.cnet.com/digital-media-receivers/

Not all of them will connect to your computer though, so check the products.