My data just serves as a counter point to the argument “new domains are always cheaper”. Of course it depends on the domain and how greedy a particular NIC is to create a text file on a server.

Definitely not. Some examples (actual prices I pay for my various domains):

• com: $18/y (gTLD)
• net: $19/y (gTLD)
• de: ~$5/y (ccTLD)
• re: ~$5/y (ccTLD)
• design: $49/y
• tech: $55/y
• blue: $23/y

My setup is extremely simple 😅

• A Synology DS218play (5 years old at this point)
• 2x6 TB Western Digital Red in RAID1
• Plex package from plex.tv, installed through Synology Package Center
• an Apple TV 4K as a client

Runs smooth up to 4K SDR but HDR is too much for it. Mainly using to watch recorded media.