Computer storage

  • 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.

  • 8.0

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 7.5 3

    Linksys NMH405 Media Hub

    17 Jun 2009 5:05 PM

    The Linksys NMH405 Media Hub is a back-to-basics "media-aggregation" server that is perfect for beginners but it does have its hiccups.

    Specs: NAS , Ethernet, USB , MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AIFF, OGG, JPEG, MOV, BMP, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX , 802.3, 802.3u

  • 7.3 5

    Western Digital My DVR Expander

    12 May 2009 5:28 PM

    Western Digital's TiVo expanding drive works as advertised, but is only recommended for non-networked homes.

  • Iomega Home Media Network Drive (1TB)

    30 Apr 2009 1:47 PM

    The Iomega Home Media Network Drive, a single-volume NAS server, is easy to set up and use for even the most novice user; however, its lack of advanced features might lessen its appeal to savvy users.

    Specs: 1000 GB

  • 5.9 8

    Apple Time Capsule (2009)

    27 Mar 2009 10:32 AM

    Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, especially in the case of the 1TB version, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price.

    Specs: 1000 GB

  • 6.6 9

    Western Digital My Book World Edition (2TB)

    17 Mar 2009 4:03 PM

    The Western Digital My Book World Edition is a fast, simple to use, plug and play NAS that unfortunately lacks many features and has sub-par remote access performance.

    Specs: Gigabit Ethernet

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