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  Buffalo CloudStation Pro Duo (2TB)

  CNET Rating8.5

  User Rating8.0

  May 15th, 2012 - Those looking for more power and flexibility should stick with standard NAS, but, for everyone else, Buffalo's CloudStation offers what pretty much every PogoPlug device does: a simple, worry-free storage facility. 1

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  Western Digital MyBook Live Duo

  CNET Rating8.0

  March 16th, 2012 - Western Digital's MyBook Live Duo is a good entry point into the world of NAS. The lack of active cooling is a concern, though — make sure that it's in a position where it can vent its heat easily. 2

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  QNAP TS-879 Pro

  CNET Rating8.5

  February 17th, 2012 - QNAP's NAS products are still excellent and incredibly flexible devices. If you're in the market for an eight-bay NAS, then put this one on your list.

  • Where to buy? $2348 at 1 store

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  Synology DS2411+

  CNET Rating8.5

  February 15th, 2012 - While the DS2411+ could do with a little aesthetic tweaking hardware-wise, Synology maintains its reputation in delivering an excellent product, particularly on the software side.

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  Thecus N8900

  CNET Rating7.5

  January 31st, 2012 - Thecus continues its "rough diamond" reputation. It certainly costs less to go Thecus rather than the competition, but it comes with firmware quirks that will ultimately keep it out of the server room.

  • Where to buy? $2638 at 1 store

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  Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 6

  CNET Rating8.0

  May 5th, 2011 - Netgear's ReadyNAS Ultra 6 is still a good NAS, but its edge has been dulled by the likes of QNAP. X-RAID 2 and ReadyNAS Vault are compelling features though, and if you need these it might be worth a look.

  • Where to buy? $1289 at 1 store

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  WD TV Live Hub

  CNET Rating9.1

  December 13th, 2010 - The WD TV Live Hub is a definite step up from the previous models, with on-board storage and a fantastic interface, but it is not yet the ultimate media player. 15

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  Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Net

  CNET Rating8.5

  User Rating1.0

  August 26th, 2010 - Playing with the GoFlex Net started with us bridling at how limited the box was, and ended with us falling in love with its simplicity. 2

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  QNAP TS-559 Pro

  CNET Rating8.5

  August 19th, 2010 - While we have concerns about how the Atom processor will hold up in a high throughput or large multi-user environment, the QNAP TS-559 Pro is incredibly featured and cements QNAP's lead as the NAS manufacturer du jour.

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  Apple Time Capsule (2TB, Late 2009)

  CNET Rating6.8

  User Rating9.0

  February 2nd, 2010 - The Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price. 1

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