Best computer storage

  • 9.0 10

    Thecus N7700

    20 Jul 2009 11:30 AM

    The N7700 is one heck of a NAS box if you need something to take seven drives and have nowhere to put a rack mount unit.

  • 8.6

    QNAP TS-509 Pro

    03 Jul 2009 12:26 PM

    The QNAP TS-509 Pro comes highly recommended — it's a flexible NAS with an interface that's gaining usability as time goes on.

  • 8.5

    Synology DS209

    29 Jun 2009 2:34 PM

    The Synology DS209 is an excellent little unit, with a more complex than necessary set up routine. Still for those looking for a highly featured, high performing NAS with an easy to use and flashy menu, it's certainly a compelling choice.

  • 8.5

    Thecus N5200 Pro

    11 Dec 2008 11:42 AM

    The Thecus N5200 Pro is definitely a higher end NAS, and will benefit power users and tweakers a lot more than entry-level users.

  • 8.4

    WD My Passport Essential SE 1TB

    18 Nov 2009 4:53 PM

    Western Digital's 1TB Passport drive isn't pretty or cheap, but its bland look belies the storage and backup goodies within.

  • 8.3

    Synology DS209+ NAS Server

    12 Mar 2009 12:17 PM

    Although it's expensive and requires networking experience to use, the Synology DS209+ offers excellent throughput and nearly all the features you're likely to need in a small-business NAS server.

  • 8.0 9.5

    Netgear ReadyNAS Pro

    29 Jun 2009 1:52 PM

    With the ReadyNAS Pro, Netgear has proven it's still king of the hill. However, some interface quirks, inelegant recovery from catastrophic volume failure, and poor volume, user and share management may put some users off.

  • 8.0

    Netgear ReadyNAS NVX

    08 Jul 2009 2:20 PM

    The ReadyNAS NVX is a highly capable network storage appliance that will work equally well in a small or medium-sized business or at home.

  • 7.9

    WD My Passport Elite 500GB

    20 Nov 2009 9:17 AM

    Desktop users who need a portable drive will find the My Passport Elite endearing, although the dock could stand to be a little more user friendly.

    Specs: 480 Mbps

  • 7.9

    HP SimpleSave Portable 320GB

    26 Aug 2009 2:34 PM

    HP's SimpleSave portable drive does make backups simple, as long as your file names aren't too long.

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