http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/ Engadget Comments for RipNAS Statement: world's first SSD-based CD ripping NAS device http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 4:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/Casing/PicoPSU/ACDC adapter ~$80CAD/$65USD from Mini-Box.com
2GB of RAM is $25CAD/$20USD
1TB 3.5" hard drives cost as little as $90CAD-$100CAD ($80USD)
Slim DVD-RW Drive - as little as $50

So for as little as $345CAD ($290USD) +sales tax you could get a 1TB "CD/DVD ripping NAS device"

P.S. For the OS use FreeNAS (linux based)
http://www.freenas.org/

... but this will sell for $600USD or more (call it BS tax)
Over $300 profit - and that's if you don't buy in bulk (which would probably bring it to $350 or more in pure profit. By the way if anyone wants one I'll build it for you for only $100 profit ;)

If you use the Enzotech solid copper cooler for the CPU you don't need a fan. Instant fanless, silent PC/NAS. ]]>May 4th 2009 2:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 4th 2009 5:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/
I said HDD not SSD]]>May 4th 2009 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 4:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/
'nuff said...]]>May 3rd 2009 7:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 4:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 7:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/
Looks like the idiot marketing department though "SSDs have a "cool factor", lets put one in our product'"]]>May 3rd 2009 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/
So although it may be a niche product (even though it seems if it meets my needs it could meet a lot of people's needs), there is still a market for it. It remains to be seen if the price point justifies the market it addresses.

(I guess you're not in marketing if you can't see needs immediately beyond your narrow definitions. Or if you are, then, well, good luck.)

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This product itself is nothing special at all. Just another example of Engadget falling in love with looks for something that should be tucked away and out of sight any way. All while increasing price and in one of the models cases even limiting function.]]>May 3rd 2009 5:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/
I have an SSD in my laptop and although battery life did not increase a HUGE amount, noise and vibration has greatly improved.

Also, if my server can go to sleep when it is not being used for an extended period of time, coming back from sleep will be a lot faster not having to wait for a hard disk to spin up.

Agreed that the SSD server will not be applicable for some applications, but there are definitely applications where it will work, and this is one where it CAN be useful.

Some of us don't tuck away our media servers, so looking nice can be useful as well. Not to mention some people don't mind paying extra for it. (The reason I need to get to my media server is that I still BUY CDs and need to be able to rip them.)

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"Actually, 10/100 Fast Ethernet and the slowest SSD is plenty fast for serving many streams of compressed audio. "
- Certainly, but thats not the point. The harddrive model can do the same but is 1) cheaper 2) has more storage 3) has Gigabit ethernet for transferring large files around

"The possibly lower power consumption of an SSD is also helpful because usually there are many hours in a day when my media server is not accessed"
- this is a non-issue. Harddrives only use more power than SSDs because of the mechanical parts. After they spin-down and idle, they use a negligble amount of power.

" I guess you're not in marketing if you can't see needs immediately beyond your narrow definitions. "
- my definition of utility is hardly narrow, I simply contrasted the benefits and drawbacks of the two models. And yes, thankfully I am not in the business of deception, disinformation, and hyperbole -- otherwise known as "marketing". I guess I am too honest.

"I have an SSD in my laptop and although battery life did not increase a HUGE amount, noise and vibration has greatly improved"
- Yep, a good SSD in a laptop has many advantages. We are talking about a desktop media server.

- "if my server can go to sleep when it is not being used for an extended period of time, coming back from sleep will be a lot faster not having to wait for a hard disk to spin up."
For me, saving 5 seconds to spin-up is certainly not worth more cost, less storage, and no Gigabit ethernet.]]>May 3rd 2009 5:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/
Im sure you will all scream "but its low power" but look at what you arent spending, that pays for a lot of electric bills

I have an SSD in my notebook, I just don't see it being a good choice for this type of device]]>May 3rd 2009 4:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 5:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/
There are many applications where SSDs are superior than HDDs, but this is not one of them unless you only value noise-reduction..]]>May 3rd 2009 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 6:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/sweet I'll take 2.]]>May 3rd 2009 4:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/

..."and we've absolutely no reason to believe otherwise"


Translation, an SSD CD ripping device is so useful. bahahhahahahha]]>May 3rd 2009 5:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/I have the same box (originally from m-cube), and I use it for exact same purposes (amongst others) but with no drives in it - all stored on a 10TB RAID5 server humming along in the basement. I have the black version, and with zero moving parts, all passive cooling it is really a perfect "htpc" for ripping and playback of audio, video etc.]]>May 3rd 2009 5:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/

"Thats what HE said!"]]>May 3rd 2009 5:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 5:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 6:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 9:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 3rd 2009 6:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/
Now let those be the specs of my next netbook, please?]]>May 3rd 2009 11:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/
Where have you been? ]]>May 4th 2009 4:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/03/ripnas-statement-worlds-first-ssd-based-cd-ripping-nas-device/May 4th 2009 3:55PM