Will the mede8er work without a HDD?

[Mars]

I got a MED500X yesterday.
I will probably buy a drive for it sometime, but right now I just want to stream media to it in the bedroom. I am going to run a cable to it this afternoon.

Would I be able to do this from my media center pc without a drive?

 

[DefecteD]

Yes you will
Will you be using the wireless dongle or LAN cable? wireless is ok for streaming most stuff, but would recomend LAN for blu rays etc

 

[DarkWhisperer]

Just make sure you don't update your firmware to Version 2+. It has a requirement for a hard drive, and they're currently working on a solution. Version 1.2.2a (I think) is the latest version that works without an HDD.

If you need further help, best place to hang out and ask is the mede8or forums.

 

[Esea]

why not just use a flashdrive in the usb and save yourself some cash, till you buy a hhd ?

 

[Mars]

I ended up sticking an old 500 gig in it, It was much easier than hassling without it.

That said, its a really nice thing! I have it connected via cable to the network, and so far it even plays the 1080 files over the network without a stutter. I think I might just get another one and use it in the lounge instead of the ps3...