Allonis's myServer control system is highly customizable and scalable. Most of that is done in software. The hardware is also highly scalable. So, what myServer controller meets the need? Check our table below for some comparisons.
| Feature | TVBox | Shelf Mount | 1U Rack | 1.5U Rack | DIY | Custom |
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| Overview | Ideal for small restaurants or living room systems | Great for a Living room system! | Entry level Rack mount system - open Raspberry Pi - inexpensive | Allonis's modular 3 bay case is our staple for Sports Bar / Restaurant and most all commercial projects and deluxe home theater racks | Roll your own hardware - either Raspberry Pi or Windows based or in a VM! | Allonis has built custom controllers for specific purposes - marine / auto / shows / high capacity / high speed / redundancy etc. |
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Availability |
Soon! | In Stock | Out of Stock | In Stock | Custom | |
| Cost | Inexpensive! | Moderate | Very inexpensive for a rack system | Polished look, flexible design | Least expensive if your time isn't figured in. | Depends on requirements |
| Speed | Adaquete for intended purposes | Fast | Fast | Fast to very Fast (depends on processor used) | Depends | Can be fastest |
| Storage | Small | typically 128 gig | Customizable | small to huge | Can be largest capacity including RAID | |
| Storage Speed | Medium (EMMC) | Fast (EMMC) | Medium to Fast (depends on the USB stick used) | Medium to Fast (depends on the USB stick used) | Depends | Depends |
| Processor | Amlogic S905X3 |
Pi4 |
Pi4 | Pi4 / Pi5 / OrangePi4Plus | Depends | Depends |
| What's special | Inexpensive | Small, easy to hide, powerful | Inexpensive Rack | Best looking, most customizable, most robust | Up to the DIY'rs imagination | Customizable at a cost |
| Audio | Control only | Control Only | Add up to three Pi Media Players | Add up to two DSP444/8s for high end audio control | Depends | Depends |