Legally copying DVDs to a laptop
So I was hoping to setup a media server for our RV, to allow the kids to stream ripped DVDs to their Android tablets (especially while driving) when I encountered this note: Juan Carlos wrote: Yu...
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cdevidal wrote:MrWizard wrote:
the media server, does not need to transcode the video
the tablet will down convert if necessary
I would have thought the same, but apparently Plex transcodes the video before sending it over the wire:
"The Server has been designed to let you watch media on numerous Apps in your home or remotely over the Internet. One of the key features of the Server is the ability to send media to the various devices in a format that best suits the device. For example, a Smart Phone can be sent a lower-resolution version of a Full HD show to make it more practical for playback on the device. This process is called "transcoding" and can be quite CPU intensive in some cases."
https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/200264746-Quick-Start-Step-by-Step
What about a NAS server, that the devices can access directly
Where there is no transcoding
Like I said , most tablets have displays that will not need transcoding
But it's up to you too build your server system the way you want
