![]() Remember that you’ll also need a PlexPass subscription to use PlexSync (the lifetime sub option is still available). While we were at it we ordered the Crucial 16GB kit (8GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM which was £76. SSD prices continue to fall and we paid just £75 for the 120GB version of the Samsung 840 series SSD. Solid State – Choosing Apples own 256GB Flash / 1TB combo adds another £240 to the price tag but we thought we could do better. The latest Mac mini starts at £499 for the 500GB dual-core i5, but we opted for the the 1TB quad-core i7 for an additional premium of £180. So what should we expect from the new hardware? Well, as an idea of how much of a difference a new i7 makes over the ageing Core 2 Duo in our old mini here’s a graph pulled from our MacBook Pro with Retina Display Review. It has served us well but with an increasing load being put on the machine from 4 users and multiple client streaming and syncing it’s time for an upgrade. Upgrade Opportunity – This duty is currently performed by a 4-year-old Mac mini at the Automated Home. When you arrive home they are all ready for you to sync across to your tablet. Once your selection is made, PMS will automatically begin to re-encode the files to best suit your device. You can log into your home Plex Media Server right from work and choose a few movies or perhaps some TV episodes to sync to your iPad. ![]() Here’s a scenario, it’s Friday afternoon and you know you have a long drive on Saturday and you want to keep the kids amused. ![]() Yes yes, I know you’ve heard it a million times before but we love Plex! One of the best new features over recent months, PlexSync is used with the many mobile devices in our family, it’s such a fantastic way to take your media with you.
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