
It allows you to build your streaming service with that media collection. This is what exactly Plex Media Server solves. Perhaps it is difficult to access it, sort through it, play it, and it doesn’t have the beautiful visualizations that Netflix has. You have an amazing collection of media, but you never seem to use it. See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.Bonus Material: 25% OFF + FREE 5-day Seedbox Optimization Course And be sure to check out our review of the Plex Pass service. Likewise, Plex recently announced full media server support for the NVIDIA Shield 16 GB and the NVIDIA Shield 500 GB set-top boxes. In addition to the new My Passport Wireless Pro and the My Cloud Pro, Western Digital offers several more hard drive and NAS device options, including the WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra Network Attached Storage ( full review here!). Likewise, the NAS storage unit is optimized for the Plex media server, ensuring that a user's HD videos are prepared for streaming whenever they need them and on any compatible device. In addition, the My Cloud Pro features a hardware accelerated video processor which can transcode up to four 1080p streams at once. The device is powered by an Intel Pentium N3710 1.6GHz quad-core (burst-mode frequency 2.56GHz) CPU with 4GB DDR3L RAM and USB 3.0 connectivity. Meanwhile, the My Cloud Pro comes in models with either 2 or 4 drive bays. And with Plex Media server support, users can wirelessly stream media from their My Passport Wireless Pro to any supported device like a smartphone, tablet, Smart TV and more. 2TB and 3TB models are available, offering Wireless 802.11ac, SD 3.0 card reader support, up to 10 hours of battery life, USB 3.0 and 2.0 connectivity, and the My Cloud app for iOS and Android devices. The My Passport Wireless Pro is the first fully self contained, battery powered, portable Plex Media Server device. The My Passport Wireless Pro and the My Cloud Pro are both perfect for Plex streaming.

Western Digital has announced the release of two new products. Western Digital's new devices are geared toward Plex users.
