Cons:

• low number of nodes for the video and photo navigation trees

Pros:

• Good value for money (€ 30)
• Well-structured configuration menu
• Supports a large number of network media receivers
• Automatically searches for Internet radio stations

Summary

The TwonkyMedia software made by TwonkyVision convinced us in (almost) every respect. Our only gripe would be the low number of nodes in the video and photo trees. While five search criteria should be sufficient, it wouldn’t hurt to be able to use ten, like the music tree does. The software itself is easy to use and its user interface is subdivided into several well-structured web pages. The server also searches for Internet radio stations automatically and refreshes the list on every launch.

The full version of the TwonkyMedia server costs € 30. Potential buyers who would like to test the software before buying it can download a 30-day trial version from the company’s website. This version can be turned into the full product by entering a product key – no reinstallation necessary.

You can find the TwonkyMedia download here.

NAS Servers with TwonkyMedia Software Pre-Installed

TwonkyMedia capable Network Attached Storage

The list of hardware servers that use the TwonkyMedia software is still short, but we feel that the trend is that the software is finding favor with makers of NAS devices and media servers.