2016-08-10, 12:53
Given that Kodi forum experts have the most diverse set of experiences in terms of Hardware there are scenarios/ applications I'd like to bank on:
The follow are key requirements, if they can play run KODI as well, then that will be a bonus.. but key requirements are KEY.
For an older acquaintance who watches Old Ancient Shows/ Movies on laptop - Bad for their eyes
- A small easy to use SMB/ NAS that makes sharing media files easy to watch using some Kodi client/ box (mostly get an AML s905 box for them):
.. Storage: Internal drive/ SSD or small 2.5" HDD and/ or USB 3.0 pref/ 2.0 drives that He already has
.. OS: Open
.. UI: Light UI / Web UI
.. Application needs:
.. - Easy to setup Remote Access -
- As I will have to do maintenance/ troubleshooting for things
- Pref something that does not need me trying to do port forwarding/ open ports
.. I've used TeamViewer in the past, and now for helping people on their Windows use Remote Utlities - Set up and forget.
(VNC apps exist but I'd prefer to avoid long drawn debugging of ports etc - If ISP/ Modem/ Router changes then I'd have to not do anything )
.. Easy SMB share setup
.. Light/ lean minimal Download Tools: A download manager (might have to download some AV and tools for them), a Torrent app
Another Variation for ME - Slave box which is an Easy carry Portable Storage/ HDD with RJ45 + Remote + Download Tools :
This same person has a high bandwidth connection without FUP. And my ISP is a crappy limited connect. WHY?
Crazy amount of pico local neighborhood cable operator ISP's and super fragmented market controlled by goons.
So, he said I could use his connection to download things when I want. I lately needed lot of MS ISOs and there was no easy way to do this without being there.
The more smaller/ compact the better as what I'd like to do is:
- Plug in RJ 45/ Setup Wifi (Remote) and LEAVE
- Next visit - Unplug and take it as IS or plug USB3 HDD
- Plug remove, plug back..
As simple as attaching/ taking a Portable HDD, but having Remote Access for small tasks.
I know most likely the ideal here would be stuff like RPi .. from generation zero to 3.. Just that my exposure to these platforms is "read only"
I've glanced and fancied some day leveraging them, but havent gotten the time to do so.
PS: I have a 10/15 yr tech background so not a beginner in general, but having the right options pointed out will help me build/ or buy the right Slave Boxes.
They do not need to be super high performance, but hopefully perform decently
The follow are key requirements, if they can play run KODI as well, then that will be a bonus.. but key requirements are KEY.
For an older acquaintance who watches Old Ancient Shows/ Movies on laptop - Bad for their eyes
- A small easy to use SMB/ NAS that makes sharing media files easy to watch using some Kodi client/ box (mostly get an AML s905 box for them):
.. Storage: Internal drive/ SSD or small 2.5" HDD and/ or USB 3.0 pref/ 2.0 drives that He already has
.. OS: Open
.. UI: Light UI / Web UI
.. Application needs:
.. - Easy to setup Remote Access -
- As I will have to do maintenance/ troubleshooting for things
- Pref something that does not need me trying to do port forwarding/ open ports
.. I've used TeamViewer in the past, and now for helping people on their Windows use Remote Utlities - Set up and forget.
(VNC apps exist but I'd prefer to avoid long drawn debugging of ports etc - If ISP/ Modem/ Router changes then I'd have to not do anything )
.. Easy SMB share setup
.. Light/ lean minimal Download Tools: A download manager (might have to download some AV and tools for them), a Torrent app
Another Variation for ME - Slave box which is an Easy carry Portable Storage/ HDD with RJ45 + Remote + Download Tools :
This same person has a high bandwidth connection without FUP. And my ISP is a crappy limited connect. WHY?
Crazy amount of pico local neighborhood cable operator ISP's and super fragmented market controlled by goons.
So, he said I could use his connection to download things when I want. I lately needed lot of MS ISOs and there was no easy way to do this without being there.
The more smaller/ compact the better as what I'd like to do is:
- Plug in RJ 45/ Setup Wifi (Remote) and LEAVE
- Next visit - Unplug and take it as IS or plug USB3 HDD
- Plug remove, plug back..
As simple as attaching/ taking a Portable HDD, but having Remote Access for small tasks.
I know most likely the ideal here would be stuff like RPi .. from generation zero to 3.. Just that my exposure to these platforms is "read only"
I've glanced and fancied some day leveraging them, but havent gotten the time to do so.
PS: I have a 10/15 yr tech background so not a beginner in general, but having the right options pointed out will help me build/ or buy the right Slave Boxes.
They do not need to be super high performance, but hopefully perform decently