Top 5 Network-Attached Storage Devices
These are the top network-attached storage devices today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes so check back frequently for the latest info.
Melissa J. Perenson
Maxtor Shared Storage II
Bottom Line: Solid performer has a backup button, a print server, and a media server, and helps organize media files.
PC World Rating: 80 (Very Good)
- Cost per Gigabyte: $0.5
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- Drive size (GB): 1000
- Supported Interface(s): Gigabit ethernet
- Speed (RPM): 7200
- Buffer Size (MB): 16
- Price When Reviewed: $500
- Rated on: March 28, 2008
Synology Disk Station DS207+
Bottom Line: Compact, full-featured two-bay network storage device includes easy-to-use software and a robust set of features.
PC World Rating: 80 (Very Good)
- Cost per Gigabyte: $0.55
- Performance Word Score: Very Good
- Drive size (GB): 1000
- Supported Interface(s): External SATA-300, USB 2.0, Gigabit ethernet
- Speed (RPM): 7200
- Buffer Size (MB): 16
- Price When Reviewed: $547
- Rated on: March 28, 2008
Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive
Bottom Line: Easy to configure, fast network drive offers a deep feature set suitable for both home and office.
PC World Rating: 81 (Very Good)
- Cost per Gigabyte: $0.36
- Performance Word Score: Good
- Drive size (GB): 1000
- Supported Interface(s): SATA-300, USB 2.0, Gigabit ethernet
- Speed (RPM): 7200
- Buffer Size (MB): 16
- Price When Reviewed: $359
- Rated on: March 28, 2008
Netgear ReadyNAS NV+
Bottom Line: This fast but expensive device comes with deep settings that are well suited for business use.
PC World Rating: 83 (Very Good)
- Cost per Gigabyte: $1.1
- Performance Word Score: Superior
- Drive size (GB): 1000
- Supported Interface(s): USB 2.0, gigabit ethernet
- Speed (RPM): 7200
- Buffer Size (MB): 16
- Price When Reviewed: $1099
- Rated on: March 28, 2008
Netgear ReadyNAS Duo
Bottom Line: Compact, two-bay, hot-swappable NAS device packs a strong punch, both in features and performance.
PC World Rating: 87 (Very Good)
- Cost per Gigabyte: $0.8
- Performance Word Score: Superior
- Drive size (GB): 500
- Supported Interface(s): SATA-150, USB 2.0, Gigabit ethernet
- Speed (RPM): 7200
- Buffer Size (MB): 16
- Price When Reviewed: $400
- Rated on: March 28, 2008
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