User talk:Argf

Hi Filippo. I've documented my findings here. It is my opinion that the speed is approximately 20 Mbits/sec in the best case scenario (wired ethernet to wired ethernet).

You need to decide exactly how you want to use this device. I wanted a device that could a) help me transfer all of my existing video tapes over, b) allow me to transfer all of my DVDs over, and c) playback those in upscaled 720p, d) allow expansion (I have a very BIG dvd library), and e) allow access from other media devices I hook up on the network.

Most people are looking for something to store video they've pulled off of the internet, or ripped from DVDs. And truth be told, this device just doesn't handle that since those are typically done in H.264. The Network Media Tank (NMT) type devices like iStar, Popcorn Hour, etc. handle that kind of stuff. I was planning on getting the popcorn hour, but was swayed at the last minute by the video recording capabilities of this one, and the fact that it would end up being about $40 more after I put in the hard drive. But I have a very acute set of requirements, so this device is perfect for me. If you happen to have the same set, then by all means, it's a good device. But if you have HD requirements, and want to be able to play the future formats, get a NMT, or a WD TV.

Also, you asked if the problem with the network speed might be the NTFS driver. That's a possibility. I just got my backup drive, so I can finally play around with my ScreenPlay again without fear of losing everything. I'm in process of reformatting it for ext3 and if there are any different results in network speed, I'll update the network page.

Does Iomega know about the seagate problem? Well, they have a liaison on the forum. He has not responded. In fact, he's pretty much disappeared from the forum for any really difficult questions. --JCoug 06:27, 9 February 2009 (UTC)