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| Product | Synology DS209+ NAS server | Synology DiskStation DS412+ | Iomega Home Media Network Drive (1TB) | HP Media Vault MV2120 (500GB) |
| Price | Newer model available here. | $658.99 to $716.99 | MSRP: $169.99 | $431.34 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4.5 stars | 0 stars | 1.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | 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. | Synology DiskStation DS412+ makes an excellent NAS server for advanced home and small-office networks. | The Iomega Home Media Network Drive, a single-volume NAS server, is easy to set up and use for even the most novice user; however, its lack of advanced features might lessen its appeal to savvy users. | 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. |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 4.4 lbs | 2.4 lbs | 7.1 lbs |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| MSRP: $169.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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