Top 5 Network-Attached Storage Devices

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1. Netgear ReadyNAS Duo
Drive size (GB): 500, Supported Interface(s): SATA-150, USB 2.0, 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: 82.9PCW Rating: 82.9PCW Rating: 82.9

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2. Netgear ReadyNAS NV+
Drive size (GB): 1000, Supported Interface(s): USB 2.0, gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $1.1,

Bottom Line: This fast but expensive device comes with deep settings that are well suited for business use.
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PCW Rating: 81.2PCW Rating: 81.2PCW Rating: 81.2

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3. Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive
Drive size (GB): 1000, Supported Interface(s): SATA-300, USB 2.0, Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.36,

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: 80.3PCW Rating: 80.3PCW Rating: 80.3

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4. Synology Disk Station DS207+
Drive size (GB): 1000, Supported Interface(s): External SATA-300, USB 2.0, Gigabit ethernet, Speed (RPM): 7200, Buffer Size (MB): 16, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.55,

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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5. Maxtor Shared Storage II
Drive size (GB): 1000, 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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