Setting up first Client

[AWS]

I have been using Sage since v.2 (single machine). I'm finally needing a second PC to be able to "tap in" the resources of the original Sage machine.

Looks like my options are the Placeshifter and Client for $30 ea. The secondary machine, used only sometimes, is hard-wired to the network.

I like to run the SageMC STV but not necessary. There will be no capture cards in the second PC.

Which route do I go? Placeshifter or Client? Looks like the only difference is that the Placeshifter allows external to my network viewing/recording of shows. Is this right?

Thanks.

AWS

[S_M_E]

If the second machine is only going to be used on the LAN, get the client...

[Opus4]

Originally Posted by AWS

Which route do I go? Placeshifter or Client? Looks like the only difference is that the Placeshifter allows external to my network viewing/recording of shows. Is this right?

There are some functional differences -- check this FAQ:
What is the difference between SageTV Client and Placeshifter?

You will probably want to consider the SageTV Client, unless you also want/need the Placeshifter license for remote us.

- Andy

[AWS]

Thanks for the heads up on the link - "difference between... ". Just what I was looking for.

AWS

[AWS]

Buying and running the client is the best spent $30 I've made in a long time. This small step bumped the WAF +3 points. It's great having the exact same interface/setup on the primary Sage machine in the living room and then also on the secondary system. Wish I would have done this a long time ago.

For the longest time we were just running VLC on the secondary machine whenever the kids wanted to watch a pre-recorded cartoon or DVD. The wife/kids never really knew how to get a show off of the Sage machine by browsing for it via the network but now with the client it's transparant, seamless and easy. [plug plug]



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[S_M_E]

Another nice thing about the client is that you can put in a DVD disk on the client computer, if you don't rip them to a hard drive, and play through Sage too.