I actually just bought a 6th gen ipod classic. Converted it to flash and put a new battery in. It's definitely an experience, but it's been a fun ride so far
I have a similar setup. One extra step I've done is convert all my video media to HEVC after it downloads and that saves me a pretty solid amount of hard drive space.
I wouldn't say that. I have a similar setup and just find it easier for my parents, friends, kids, ect. to just have everything they need available through 1 app in Plex.
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