USB port (wireless and hard drive)

[FrankBruno]

Hi,

I was considering buying a BM7000s due to its relatively easy plug and play features.
One thing I'm a bit concerned about is the fact it only has one usb slot.
My wireless router is quite a distance from the TV so I was considering purchasing a wireless bridge with it but this would take up the USB slot meaning I wouldnt be able to use an external hard drive. I've not really looked at homeplugs so not sure if my router would work with them (SKY router) or if they'd work in my house. Would a usb port mulitplier (the one where it turns one usb slot into 2 or 4) work? Or is it a case of using a wireless bridge or the harddrive?
Has anyone else got wireless and a hard drive set up?

Thanks

 

[bees]

Homeplugs will work fine, I have been using them for over a year without any problems.

this will leave your usb port free for a hard drive

you don't need the expensive ones mine are 85kbps and work without any problems
(I think they also sell 200kbps ones)

they are plug and play so there is no messing about with them, just plug them in and they work.:)

 

[brickie]

You can also use a USB hub with the Blade so you can split your USB ports.