Buffalo LinkStation Pro Shared Network Storage LS-500GL

Advantages: Easy access to files, claim back computer hard drive space
Disadvantages: Not as fast as a USB2 or Firewire hard drive

...in another hard drive, so you can expand the amount of storage capacity on your network with a standard external hard drive. Setting up the drive is really easy. Everything is configured via a standard web browser interface. You can set up users and passwords, folder shares, maintenance of the drive etc. It is also possible to schedule backups, so that USB 2.0 port around the back has a second use. Rather than using it to add storage, you can assign the connected hard drive to act as a backup drive. Once scheduled the LinkStation will backup files to this second drive, even when your computer is switched off... this is a very useful feature. The flexibility of the LinkStation Live is where the added value comes in. Rather than me trying to guess what your use would be, let me tell you a little of how it helped me. In just 30 minutes... Read review

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Advantages: Very fast, high capacity.
Disadvantages: Pricey, may be outlived by long-life Blu-ray discs.

...As our latest project comes to a close and we face losing any unused capital we again raise the idea of network storage with the boss. It's something we have mentioned repeatedly and suddenly find ourselves with an offer of whatever we can get for £1000. Taking our initiative from the US government we decide why buy one device when we could buy two of these? Thus we have one for our network project and finally a decent sized device for our own backups. I have to say I'm quite impressed so far. The unit is surprisingly compact and although it may look like a midi-sized PC case in the picture it is actually a lot smaller measuring a little over 6 inches high and only 4 inches wide. The back of the case has 2 USB sockets (one to connect to a PC, the other to network a printer). There's also a standard auto-sensing LAN port (10... Read review

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Advantages: even more space
Disadvantages: does not glow at night

...**BUFFALO Ultra High Speed USB Flash Memory key 2GB** -- USB Flash Drive 2GB -- - Buffalo > Heading towards a Computer store near you - *Summary* Buffalo, is also know as Buffalo Technology was more known two years ago as a wireless firm -- now it has expanded into computer storage.. It boasts as a global force in manufacturer of innovative wireless networking, storage and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments. Buffalo is growing quickly and is regarded as the Number 1 PC peripheral manufacturer in Japan. Buffalo was worldwide consumer NAS market leader in 2005 and 2006. Buffalo's home-land is in Japan. There are many locations globally you can view online. The site is: www.buffalo-technology.com Two years ago the company’s storage solutions started addressing the needs of both the individual... Read review

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