Reviews of the Western Digital MyBook World Edition NAS server
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CNET Review
The Good: Dead-simple to set up remote access and file sharing; includes support for Gigabit Ethernet; bundled backup software lets you restore as well; generous warranty period.
The Bad: Slow read/write speeds; no print server or media server; some file types not supported by MioNet for sharing.
The Bottom Line: The Western Digital MyBook World Edition is a simple-to-use NAS drive that makes remote access and file sharing easy for even beginners. Only its slow data transfer speed gives us pause.
Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Part number: WDG1NC5000N
General
- Device Type NAS server
- Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Storage Capacity 500 GB
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 5.6 in
- Height 6.8 in
- Weight 2.6 lbs
Hard Drive
- Type Standard
- Capacity 1 x 500 GB
- Spindle speed 7200 rpm
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Hard Drive (2nd)
- Type None
Networking
- Type Network adapter
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Network cable
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities, EMC Retrospect Express
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Min Processor Type 500 MHz
- Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM, Internet connection
- System Requirements Details Pentium III - RAM 512 MB - HD 500 MB
Video
- Video Output None
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 41 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
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