External HDD question

is it possible to split the USB on my External HDD to my PC and my TV? can i run it on both at the same time?

 

i dun get it

 

i meant if its possible to connect a USB hard drive to two devices at the same time.

 

Invest in a NAS (Network Attached Storage)

 

ill look it up, thanks

 

Well i never had an external harddrive that had to usb out ports so i doubt it.

 

I think your right, if im going to have to buy the NAS thing i may as well just buy another HDD and use that for the TV and leave my current one for my PC.

 

If it's duo usb then it's possible. Each one seem to be X GB.

 

The Network storage is great since you can share the files between all the computers that connect to your network. The linksys router i got has a port for various applications and one would be to use network storage

 

If you stream off your PC to your TV, which is what I was thinking, a NAS is a good investment.

 

your router is not a normal router, its a crazy router, everything is for me too, not other PC's, more below

Naa, i got my own flat now so i have learnt the cost of electricity.. im not running my TV and PC at the same time. basically like most tvs nowadays they have usb ports so you can watch movies off your HDD or mem stick so i just wanted to connect a cheap hdd to the TV for that reason.

ATM i got my 2gig stick connected to the TV :( but i need more space.

 

should make a low power pc for a file server
and get a mini pc or laptop and stream it directly onto tv
at least that way u can stream it to multiple tvs if u want

i'm still in the process of doing this - only that i'm not at home and nothings progressing =/

 

^ looking to get an Acer Revo later in the year.

 

If you build an HTPC, you could spend just about as much but dedicate it to a TV as well.

 

the acer revo 100 looks hot!
but doesn't have dual output =(

 

My Network Attached Storage consumes about 25Watts in Access mode and 10Watt in Hibernation Mode (Synology DS211j). I think thats far less than a bulb in your house^^

 

If it's possible to hook the external hd to 2 devices
U will have streaming issue when u use both of them at once

 

I don't believe it's possible at all.
As others have said, a NAS or HTPC is probably your best option.

 

I cant even remember why i asked this. must have been before i found the external HDD im using on my TV now and was gona attempt to split the one connect to my PC.