Plex Media Server Included in Thecus NAS

Beginning this October, Plex software will be phased in with 7-bay, TopTower, and rackmount Thecus Technology Corp.‘s NAS.

For all current users, a free third-party Plex app will be made available via the App Center (with integrated support for all NAS arriving in coming months). Support will allow users to manage and play their videos, music, and photos.

Feature-packed
The Plex media server is both the heart and brains for any digital media system. It’s a module available on the Thecus App Center that allows to set up and manage media. It allows various devices on the network (such as your Xbox 360 and mobile devices) to connect and stream your local and online media.

“Plex is excited about a fully integrated NAS plus Media Server solution for users to easily store, manage, and stream their media,” said Shawn Eldridge, VP, strategic alliances. “Given the exponential growth in personal media being generated today, the combination of a NAS storage solution and the Plex Media Server is the perfect way for users to easily manage and play their media on any screen.”

The server can also assemble iTunes, iPhoto, and Aperture content, and transcode content before it’s streamed so as to reduce bandwidth requirements and improve compatibility with almost any device media is being streamed to.

“That means that Plex will use the power of your server at home to dynamically squish videos so that they still play smoothly on your smart phone over 3G or your tablet over hotel Wi-Fi,” said Scott Hanselman, web platform team, Microsoft Corp.

With wide-screen display and Plex’s 10-foot UI (i.e. one that can be used from 10 feet away), users can get the most out of their DLNA devices and expand the functionality of their consoles. Through a few clicks, you can enjoy your media on your home media center.

From your favorite videos to your music, Plex makes it easy to manage and enjoy all of your media on your Thecus NAS.