I plan to use the 1 TB Iomega Home Media Network plugged in my wifi network. It's been designed to be an iTunes repository. All my shared files will be on it in synch to be consulted by any and all my computing devices; and Apple TV .
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Easily share and access photos, videos and music throughout your home with the Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive.
* Features: 1TB capacity; 7200 RPM, SATA II HDD
* Three step set-up - simply plug into your router, power on, and install the software CD
* Access files from any networked Windows PC or Apple computer for easy file sharing
* Gigabit Ethernet connectivity combined with a high performance processor
* UPnP AV Media Server: Compatible with DLNA certified media players
* iTunes Server: Store your audio content in one central location and share it across your iTunes players
* Add storage capacity by connecting external USB Hard Disk Drives
* Touch-free professional-level backup with EMC Retrospect HD backup software
* Intelligent network print sharing capability for one USB printer directly attached to the HomeMedia drive
* With Remote Access*, connect to your pictures, videos, and files from anywhere in the world - First year of remote access is free.
* 3 year warranty with registration
* Mfr's #: 34337.
* Included in the Box: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive
* Ethernet Cable
* External Power Supply
* Quick Install Guide
* One Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive Solutions CD
* EMC Retrospect Express Backup and Disaster Recovery
* Trend Micro Internet Security - 1 year Free via download.
System Requirements: PC: Pentium 300Mhz, Windows XP Home/Professional/x64/Vista, 256MB RAM or higher, 10/100/1000 Mbps network; Mac: Mac OS X 10.3x or higher, 128MB RAM or higher; CD or DVD drive to install software; DHCP-configured Network (recommended); Network hub, switch, or router (recommended).
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This will allow my iPad with minimal memory to access any media file I wish. The iPad is a mobile device easily stolen. The less I store on it, the better.