Right, but it's 2 power cords, and if you have an AC regenerator/conditioner/upgraded power supply, now you've doubled the cost of connecting the unit to power.both chassis fit in 1U rack space!
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Right, but it's 2 power cords, and if you have an AC regenerator/conditioner/upgraded power supply, now you've doubled the cost of connecting the unit to power.both chassis fit in 1U rack space!
Jim, to clarify what I think you're saying: adding the Terra won't expand the supported playback zones for any content stored on the Strato-S. However, if you add a Terra, anything you re-download to the Terra will support more playback zones (should you also add the players.)?
The move to the Strato C is just a way to raise pricing - offer less for more money.
Not sure why it was taking you 3 hours on the Strato S - it takes about 40 minutes for me (using Gigbit ethernet), for a 4K UHD title.I’m not sure where you’re getting your statistics.. but having personally moved from a Strato S to Terra… I get a full 4K HDR download in 10mins vs. 3 hours (Strato). It’s night and day and well worth the pricing change alone in my opinion. Strato S still works fine, if you’re against the change, don’t upgrade.
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If you have an ac regenerator you have more money than sense, so you can afford the expense of having 1 more item to powerRight, but it's 2 power cords, and if you have an AC regenerator/conditioner/upgraded power supply, now you've doubled the cost of connecting the unit to power.
Of course they make a profit from store sales. I understand you want your opinion known, that's fine, nothing wrong with posting those comments, but you also make assumptions that are just not accurate.You all know that they don't make any profit from content, right? So I get that the hardware must deliver the profit. But let's not call a 50% price hike for no net benefit (faster download speeds at the cost of WiFi) anything other than what it is - a profit-focused move and nothing more.
You have no idea! Everything you watch and here is just manipulated AC.If you have an ac regenerator you have more money than sense, so you can afford the expense of having 1 more item to power
Jim, that's helpful, as I wasn't aware of these other new features.Fair enough, but just for clarity, K bundles the Terra 6TB and Strato-C for $8K, not $9K, there's a $1K discount Promo that's been available for several months and is still available. You are correct when priced separately.
The "no real gains" comment is not correct. The advantages of the Terra over the Strato-S are:
1. 4 to 5 times faster download speeds
2. Can download content during movie playback
3. Supports 5 simultaneous playbacks (Strato-S supports 2). You might be surprised at the number of owners wanting simultaneous playback in more than two rooms.
Those may not be real gains to you, but they're appreciated by many owners, especially the download speeds. Again, not arguing, just pointing out that there are improvements with a Terra in the system.
Jim
You have no idea! Everything you watch and here is just manipulated AC.
Thanks for helping streamline this thread as I have zero interest in what you have to say. +1 for the Ignore list