Product Reviews:
Storage
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Price:
$379.99
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$500.86
Specs:
2 TB, Internal
The Bottom Line
The Western Digital My Book Mirror Edition is a compelling choice for an external drive, delivering excellent value, good performance, and two hard drives for added data security. For anyone looking for an external USB 2.0 drive, the My Book Mirror belongs on your shortlist.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$119.98
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$156.25
Specs:
500 GB, Hi-Speed USB
The Bottom Line
Made from bamboo and recycled aluminum, the SimpleTech (Re)Drive is the most environmentally friendly external hard drive we've tested. It works well as a USB 2.0-only storage device and offers a unique ownership experience.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$267.73
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$333.39
Specs:
Maxtor Central Axis NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
The Bottom Line
The Maxtor Central Axis is a simple, compact, and fast NAS device that offers 1TB of storage at a fair price. Be warned, though, that it runs hot and comes with confusing desktop software, a sluggish, unintuitive Web-based interface and a limited backup application.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$1,299.99
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$1,299.99
The Bottom Line
The second-generation Drobo adds a FireWire 800 connection, but the original USB-only on the now discounted Drobo might be the best bet for Windows users until better FireWire 800 drivers arrive. The device remains the most automated and easy-to-use redundant backup product we've seen.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$899.99
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$899.99
The Bottom Line
The second-generation Drobo adds a FireWire 800 connection, but the original USB-only on the now discounted Drobo might be the best bet for Windows users until better FireWire 800 drivers arrive. The device remains the most automated and easy-to-use redundant backup product we've seen.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$219.99
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$296.48
Specs:
1 TB, Internal
The Bottom Line
The Western Digital My Book Mirror Edition is a compelling choice for an external drive, delivering excellent value, good performance, and two hard drives for added data security. For anyone looking for an external USB 2.0 drive, the My Book Mirror belongs on your shortlist.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$299.99
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$299.99
Specs:
VOX BlackBox Hard drive array, PC, Mac, Unix, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45, Hot-swap
The Bottom Line
The Vox BlackBox is a 1TB NAS drive that serves up a lot of storage but not many features for a good price. Though you may be tempted by its low cost per gigabyte, be warned it's noisy and plagued by brutally bad software.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$485.84
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$699.99
Specs:
Buffalo LinkStation Mini LS-WS1.0TGL/R1 - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
The Bottom Line
The tiniest of NAS drives, the Buffalo LinkStation Mini keeps up with its full-size competition in terms of both features and performance. However, you'll pay a premium price for this small, silent networked drive.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$236.71
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$519.95
Specs:
Buffalo LinkStation Mini LS-WS500GL/R1 - NAS server, 500 GB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
The Bottom Line
The tiniest of NAS drives, the Buffalo LinkStation Mini keeps up with its full-size competition in terms of both features and performance. However, you'll pay a premium price for this small, silent networked drive.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$124.95
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$159.99
Specs:
250 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
The Bottom Line
Whether you use a Mac or a PC, the 320GB Western Digital My Passport Studio is the perfect compact external drive with a low cost per GB, a compact design, decent performance, and a surprisingly lengthy warranty.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$149.99
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$318.22
Specs:
320 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB
The Bottom Line
Whether you use a Mac or a PC, the 320GB Western Digital My Passport Studio is the perfect compact external drive with a low cost per GB, a compact design, decent performance, and a surprisingly lengthy warranty.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$204.99
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$330.96
Specs:
250 GB, IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800) / IEEE1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 5400 rpm
The Bottom Line
Unless you are using a Mac with a FireWire 800 port, G-Tech's G-Drive mini Triple portable hard drive holds little appeal.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$307.99
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$307.99
The Bottom Line
It's big, and it's fast. The OWC Mercury On-The-Go offers fast throughput via USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and FireWire 800, and it's the biggest compact hard drive, at 500GB, you can get right now.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$289.99
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$303.85
The Bottom Line
The Synology DS107+ is the most sophisticated NAS device we've tested to date. Its more advanced features require some networking know-how, but the included software and Web interface go a long way in helping you tackle the various offerings. You can't beat all the features you get for the price.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$94.99
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$143.99
Specs:
250 GB, Hi-Speed USB
The Bottom Line
The Iomega eGo Brown leather portable hard drive is a fashionable alternative to other boring HDs, and it gives you a healthy amount of space for a low price, but don't expect lightning fast transfer speeds.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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Price:
$99.95
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$135.95
Specs:
250 GB, Hi-Speed USB
The Bottom Line
The eGo Camo portable hard drive is Iomega's first attempt at a "ruggedized" drive--it can withstand a beating thanks to its Power Grip band. Despite it lacking a few accessories, you'll be satisfied with its competitive price and quick transfer speeds.© 2008 CNET Networks, Inc., a CBS Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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