Will this unit stream videos? How well will this Acer Revo stream 2-3 minute videos, say, from You Tube?
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Depending on you internet connection and how well you keep the system running, the videos should stream like a normal full-sized desktop does.
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i'm not sure how to answer. I haven't had any trouble uploading You Tube stuff, but I haven't tried anything beyond looking at video. I do know you can buy and install extra RAM to make the Mini faster.
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I tried this unit and it is very bad for streaming video, only workable for email type of traffic.
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yes, you can watch youtube, also it has all the apps for streaming video like netflix, vudu, amazon videos, etc...
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Does it stream in HD because it seems to be in low quality video playback. .
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Don't think it is possible. It can take videos, but it cannot stream live to the internet.
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I have found that making sure there is adequate wifi signal is important to using this device to stream video. For my home, I found it necessary to add a "range extender" to my wifi system . I have ocasionally experienced dropped signal since installing the extender but it is rare. Buffering has improved considerably. I have found that the recent update for the youtube app corrected a few issues including the full screen problem. I hope this helps Harold
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Can't answer that. It does stream youtube Hulu type vids well (what I got it for), but my guess it would not do well for gaming.
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Yes. Not in HD . And you will have about 48 mbps to enjoy it with out too much buffering . I would just by a notbote at a store for 250 will be hd and stream flawlessly. This is the same model they used at my high school. So google takes 30 sec + to load.
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Displaying a single video steam is pretty resource-cheap on current (within the last 5 years) hardware.It really depends on what you want to do - is the Dell going to be a full-blown Windows Media Center or will you just watch shows via the HDHomeRun apps? Will you be using wired or wireless networking? IF wireless, is your access point DLNA-compatible (required)?FWIW, I'm able to use a 64GB Surface Pro and an Asus 202e to watch shows & videos just fine.
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I've used it to watch YouTube videos and it works great for that. I've also uploaded a video with no problems. I have not used the built in camera, though.
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Much of the streaming speed depends on the quality of your network. If you have flakey AP's or hubs(why Lord why?) or crap switches between the NAS and your destination then prayer is the only thing that can help. This NAS has a gigabit NIC so it's ready for anything. I have not used "Video Station" the Synology streaming app that is free from the Synology Package Store but it gets excellent reviews. Make sure you order quality hard drives like these RED WD's http://www.amazon.com/WD-Red-NAS-Hard-Drive/dp/B008JJLZ7G/ref=pd_sim_pc_2. Try to order the model with the + like the Diskstation 213+ or 413+. These models have more RAM and better processors. I've setup 3 of these in the last couple of months and I love them. I've used the Buffalo and the Iomega and others including the hybrid Windows Home Server - none can touch the Synology models for ease of setup and speed. Join the Synology message board and spend a few minutes researching setup. Watch some of the videos on your target use of the NAS so that when it comes you're not surprised. It does take some time to format and check the drives but after that it just sits there doing what you want it to do. Good Luck! Timmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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I have streamed video from Amazon as a Prime member. It was free and worked well. It was a long time ago, so I don't remember the details. Right now I'm using Netflix and the kindle fire to video stream to a large TV with an HDMI cable which works great.
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Stuff like flash (youtube) is very processor (cpu) dependent; I recently put this in an old machine which had an old intel core 2 duo e4700 and it was fine. So compare that with your own setup.It did seem like it was stuttering if anything else was running. It might be worth it to put another 10 dollars into the video card, but if all your going to be doing is running youtube video it's fine. (Although seriously consider bumping up slightly.)
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As far as I know, you can. If you can get to the website, it should stream as long as you do not need a special video player. I have streamed You-tube videos with no problem.
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The unit that I ordered haven't arrived yet. But I do have a HDMI to VGA converter and a VGA/Universal I/O input on my acer K132. I'll test it out and let you know once the unit arrives. It's coming from China, so it may take a while.
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Streaming from where? That has more to do with bandwidth. However, if you mean the screen resolution, I have no complaints.