Free Tools


More Resources
Home > Product Reviews > Storage

Product Reviews:
Storage




8.3 out of 10


5/6/2008

Synology Disk Station DS-107+

Price: $289.99 - $300.44

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.




7.4 out of 10


3/17/2008

Vox V1 (500GB)

Price: $109.99 - $109.99
Specs: 500 GB, Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300, 3.5", 7200 rpm

The Bottom Line
The Vox V1 is a simple, straightforward external hard drive. We liked it for its high performance and ease of use as an external hard drive. However, the drive is bundled with underdeveloped backup software so if you want to use it as an automatic backup solution, you will need to spend a little more for a third-party application.




7.4 out of 10


3/17/2008

Vox V1 (250GB)

Price: $126.42 - $126.42
Specs: 250 GB, Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300, 3.5", 7200 rpm

The Bottom Line
The Vox V1 is a simple, straightforward external hard drive. We liked it for its high performance and ease of use as an external hard drive. However, the drive is bundled with underdeveloped backup software so if you want to use it as an automatic backup solution, you will need to spend a little more for a third-party application.




7.0 out of 10


2/24/2008

Iomega External Hard Drive 160GB Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Price: $72.86 - $72.86
Specs: 160 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 9 ms, 7200 rpm

The Bottom Line
Iomega's external hard drive has gobs of room and is an excellent choice for FireWire 400 and 800 users, but its USB performance is disappointing.




6.0 out of 10


2/14/2008

LaCie LaCinema Premier (1TB)

Price: $404.99 - $404.99

The Bottom Line
Although a cumbersome interface hampers the LaCie LaCinema Premier's usability as a music and photo server, its ability to play back files ripped from DVDs is pretty appealing.




6.0 out of 10


2/14/2008

LaCie LaCinema Premier (500GB)

Price: $189.39 - $250.25

The Bottom Line
Although a cumbersome interface hampers the LaCie LaCinema Premier's usability as a music and photo server, its ability to play back files ripped from DVDs is pretty appealing.




6.9 out of 10


1/15/2008

Apple Time Capsule (1TB)

Price: $477.57 - $521.34
Specs: Apple Time Capsule NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

The Bottom Line
Apple's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, as well as Apple's typical pleasing design. Windows users and anyone who demands speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed.




6.9 out of 10


1/15/2008

Apple Time Capsule (500GB)

Price: $286.10 - $314.57
Specs: Apple Time Capsule NAS server, 500 GB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

The Bottom Line
Apple's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, as well as Apple's typical pleasing design. Windows users and anyone who demands speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed.




6.7 out of 10


12/8/2007

LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini - Home Edition (500GB)

Price: $157.95 - $213.09
Specs: LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini - Home Edition - NAS server, 500 GB, PC, Mac, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

The Bottom Line
The LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini - Home Edition is a solid mediacentric network-attached storage drive with an easy-to-use Web interface, but don't expect glitch-free access outside your home network.




8.0 out of 10


10/11/2007

NetGear ReadyNAS NV+ Network Storage (1.5TB)

Price: $1,284.00 - $1,499.99
Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4275 - NAS server, 1.5 TB, PC, Mac, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Flash

The Bottom Line
The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ offers a lot in the way of features and performance, which is good, because it's expensive.




7.8 out of 10


9/27/2007

Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus (750GB)

Price: $179.95 - $425.80
Specs: 750 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 3.5", 16 MB, 7200 rpm

The Bottom Line
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus is a good choice for the average home user who wants a fast and simple-to-use external hard drive for backup and storage. Mac users will want to find a different restore utility to use with it.




7.8 out of 10


9/20/2007

Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini (120GB)

Price: $74.99 - $207.79
Specs: 120 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 8 MB, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a great option for working on the go, with fast write speeds as well as backup and restore software.




7.8 out of 10


9/20/2007

Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini (80GB)

Price: $66.99 - $143.44
Specs: 80 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 8 MB, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a great option for working on the go, with fast write speeds as well as backup and restore software.




7.8 out of 10


9/20/2007

Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus (500GB)

Price: $129.95 - $324.80
Specs: 500 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 3.5", 16 MB, 7200 rpm

The Bottom Line
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus is a good choice for the average home user who wants a fast and simple-to-use external hard drive for backup and storage. Mac users will want to find a different restore utility to use with it.




7.8 out of 10


9/20/2007

Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini (160GB)

Price: $78.99 - $224.00
Specs: 160 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 8 MB, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a great option for working on the go, with fast write speeds as well as backup and restore software.




7.8 out of 10


9/20/2007

Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus (250GB)

Price: $119.07 - $218.30
Specs: 250 GB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB, 3.5", 16 MB, 7200 rpm

The Bottom Line
The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Plus is a good choice for the average home user who wants a fast and simple-to-use external hard drive for backup and storage. Mac users will want to find a different restore utility to use with it.