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Compare most popular External-Hard-Drives to Drobo DroboShare

Product Name Drobo DroboShare

Drobo DroboShare

Synology DS209+ NAS server

Synology DS209+ NAS server

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

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

Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive (500GB)

Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive (500GB)

Synology Disk Station DS-107+

Synology Disk Station DS-107+

Release Date 01/14/2008 07/31/2007
Price Range Check latest prices » $195-$200 Check latest prices » $299-$322 Check latest prices » $149-$225 Check latest prices » $118
Review Summary 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. Although expensive and difficult to use for networking novices, the Synology DS209+ offers awesome throughput speed and nearly all the features you could ever need in a NAS server. 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. The Iomega StorCenter Network Hard Drive offers a small footprint and fast-enough performance, but the setup process was a bit frustrating. 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.
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Basic Specs

Width 6 in 3.5 in 4.1 in 4.9 in
Depth 10.7 in 8.6 in 7.8 in 8 in
Height 1.8 in 6.3 in 5.2 in 1.8 in
Weight 2.2 lbs 2.2 lbs 2.7 lbs 2.6 lbs
Device Type NAS server NAS server NAS server
Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity 0 GB 500 GB
Max Supported Capacity 4 TB
Installed Devices / Modules Qty 0 (installed) / 2 (max) 0 (installed) / 2 (max)
Built-in Devices Print server Print server
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