Totally confused on choosing system to make everything more integrated

[pc-nas]

Hi guys,

First of all, thank you for a wonderful forum. I'm hoping someone could help me find a solution to my current dilemma. I have:-

BEDROOM/OFFICE:-
1 x PC - used for gaming/video-editing etc

LIVING ROOM:-
1 x HTPC - used by kids for school and for watching 1080p movies as it's connected via HDMI to a Sony Bravia LCD TV and Sony Amp via optical lead running from PC (But the pc is now broke and needs replacing!)

LOUNGE:-
1 x 4 port Virgin Media Router, which provides 60mb broadband to the house
1 x Samsung ES6710 Smart TV
1 x PS3

WIRELESS DEVICES:-
Android Mobile Phones

PLEASE NOTE: The PC's and the Samsung Smart TV are all linked via ethernet to the Virgin Broadband Router.


In order to help you understand the layout, here is a diagram showing my current setup at home:-

Now that the Living room HTPC is broke, I want to use this opportunity to create some sort of a central storage solution, where myself and my family can access/stream photos, videos and other files.

But the kids still need a basic pc for their school homework and general browsing.

What can you recommend?


Thank You

 

[Outlander_04]

I would buy a NAS device . Something with multiple drives and the option to set up a RAID 1 array for data security .

 

[pc-nas]

Thanks Outlander. I have a very low budget, so what NAS can you recommend?

Also what about the kids? They need to use a computer for their school work.

Lastly how will I be able to access a NAS from my Sony Bravia TV? Would I need another media player for this?

 

[pc-nas]

BUMP!