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Top 10 Network-Attached Storage Devices

These are the top network-attached storage devices you can buy today.

Melissa J. Perenson

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PCW Rating: 81.9PCW Rating: 81.9PCW Rating: 81.9

Last Rated: March 19, 2009

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1. Synology Disk Station DS209+

Drive size (GB): 1000GB, Supported Interface(s): Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.7,

Bottom Line: Super-fast NAS box has tons of robust server-level features and streams photos, music, and videos with the best of them.

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PCW Rating: 80.5PCW Rating: 80.5PCW Rating: 80.5

Last Rated: March 19, 2009

2. HP Mediasmart EX487

Drive size (GB): 1500GB, Supported Interface(s): Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.45,

Bottom Line: This highly capable unit's Windows Home Server software blesses it with features, but curses it with unnecessary complexity.

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PCW Rating: 80.4PCW Rating: 80.4PCW Rating: 80.4

Last Rated: March 19, 2009

3. Netgear Readynas DUO

Drive size (GB): 500GB, Supported Interface(s): Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.8,

Bottom Line: Compact, two-bay, hot-swappable NAS device packs a strong punch, both in features and performance.

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PCW Rating: 79.7PCW Rating: 79.7PCW Rating: 79.7

Last Rated: March 19, 2009

4. Netgear Readynas NV+ 1TB Gigabit Desktop Network Storage

Drive size (GB): 1000GB, Supported Interface(s): Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.7,

Bottom Line: This fast but expensive device comes with deep settings that are well suited for business use.

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PCW Rating: 76.6PCW Rating: 76.6PCW Rating: 76.6

Last Rated: March 19, 2009

5. Western Digital MY Book World Edition 1TB

Drive size (GB): 1000GB, Supported Interface(s): Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.2,

Bottom Line: Excellent streaming performance highlights this ultra-stylish box, though parts of its interface still need refinement.

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PCW Rating: 76.4PCW Rating: 76.4PCW Rating: 76.4

Last Rated: March 19, 2009

6. Maxtor Shared Storage II

Drive size (GB): 1000GB, Supported Interface(s): Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.5,

Bottom Line: Solid performer has a backup button, a print server, and a media server, and helps organize media files.

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PCW Rating: 76.3PCW Rating: 76.3PCW Rating: 76.3

Last Rated: March 19, 2009

7. Iomega Storcenter Network Hard Drive

Drive size (GB): 1000GB, Supported Interface(s): Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.3,

Bottom Line: Easy to configure, fast network drive offers a deep feature set suitable for both home and office.

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PCW Rating: 76.2PCW Rating: 76.2PCW Rating: 76.2

Last Rated: March 19, 2009

8. Synology Disk Station DS207+

Drive size (GB): 1000GB, Supported Interface(s): Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.43,

Bottom Line: Compact, full-featured two-bay network storage device includes easy-to-use software and a robust set of features.

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PCW Rating: 74.7PCW Rating: 74.7PCW Rating: 74.7

Last Rated: March 19, 2009

9. Synology Cube Station CS407

Drive size (GB): 2000GB, Supported Interface(s): Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.4,

Bottom Line: Graphical, friendly software and extra features like photo sharing and IP camera support distinguish this four-bay NAS drive.

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PCW Rating: 74.5PCW Rating: 74.5PCW Rating: 74.5

Last Rated: March 19, 2009

10. Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro Duo

Drive size (GB): 1000GB, Supported Interface(s): USB 2.0, gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.28,

Bottom Line: Business-centric NAS offers reasonable performance and backup software, but no frills.

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