Find The Right Network Storage

Zyxel NSA-220 NAS

If you don't need remote access and can look past sluggish RAID 1 performance, the Zyxel NSA-220 NAS drive offers a useful set of basic features, solid performance, and best-in-class Web-based management.

Specs: ZyXEL NSA-220 - NAS server, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Thecus N3200

If you can get by the lackluster bundled software, the empty three-bay Thecus N3200 offers much to like, including lightning-fast throughput (even in RAID 5) and a useful feature set that will appeal to home and small office users alike.

Maxtor Central Axis NAS server

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.

Specs: Maxtor Central Axis NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Vox BlackBox (1TB)

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.

Specs: VOX BlackBox Hard drive array, PC, Mac, Unix, 4 pin USB Type B, RJ-45, Hot-swap

HP Media Vault MV2120 (500GB)

The HP Media Vault MV2120 is a two-bay NAS drive that novice networkers will find simple to set up and use. While it offers flexible expansion options with a free internal drive bay and two USB ports, the intrusive Media Vault software and lack of a print server dampen our enthusiasm a bit.

Specs: HP Media Vault Mv2120 - Network drive, 500 GB, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Removable, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Buffalo LinkStation Mini (500GB)

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.

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

Buffalo LinkStation Mini (1TB)

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.

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

Synology Disk Station DS-107+

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.

LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini - Home Edition (500GB)

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.

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

Drobo DroboShare

For those bemoaning the lack of network support on last year's innovative Drobo drive, DroboShare offers Gigabit Ethernet and as simple and straightforward a setup as we found with the direct-attached Drobo.

Specs: Drobo DroboShare, PC, Mac, RJ-45, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure

The D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure is a comprehensive solution to extend your network storage and functionality. It offers great performance and, despite its long list of features, remains very easy to use.

Specs: D-Link DNS 323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure - NAS server, PC, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Apple Time Capsule (1TB)

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.

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)

Apple Time Capsule (500GB)

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.

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)

Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive (750GB)

The Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive offers a small footprint and fast-enough performance, but the setup process was a bit frustrating.

Specs: Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive - NAS server, 750 GB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive (500GB)

The Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive offers a small footprint and fast-enough performance, but the setup process was a bit frustrating.

Specs: Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive - NAS server, 500 GB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive (1TB)

The Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive offers a small footprint and fast-enough performance, but the setup process was a bit frustrating.

Specs: Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

NetGear ReadyNAS NV+ Network Storage Enclosure

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

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4000 - NAS server, PC, Mac, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Flash

NetGear ReadyNAS NV+ Network Storage (1.5TB)

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

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

NetGear ReadyNAS NV+ Network Storage (1TB)

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

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4250 - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Flash

NetGear ReadyNAS NV+ Network Storage (1TB, 4 x 250GB)

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

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4425 - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Flash