Which NAS for use with iTunes, AppleTV and Airport Express

[pwiles1968]

I am going to Digitize all of my CD's (Apple Lossless) and use iTunes to stream from a NAS round the house initially to Netbook, will add on the ATV and AE as and when but first step will be a NAS drive. Liked the look of the netgear Stora start with 750GB or a 1TB drive and add a second drive to Raid it at a later Date.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=Netgear+Stora+

No real expert so grateful for any advice, cost is quite a factor so 120-130 max for the 1 drive, ability to raid later is still something I am working out if I really need, it would be nick to back up my PC's to the NAS along with the music to keep it safe.

 

[Gozaradio]

The Stora looks like a good bet - a friend at work is considering one. As long as you don't plan on using the extra 'features' which require a subscription, it seems like a good deal.

I have a Netgear ReadyNAS Duo which is more expensive than the Stora but it has served me well for past year with 2 x 1.5TB mirrored Hard Disks containing all my music, a lot of other files and a large number of DVD ISO's.

 

[pwiles1968]

Netgear Website says you can use it as a stand alone iTunes server so am taking the plunge ordered a 1TB from Dabs for £105, will see how it goes.