Reviewed on October 6, 2010The Linksys E3000 is the first advanced router that's also easy to use for novices. It provides great wireless performance and has a good set of useful networking features. Its mediocre NAS performance and limited guest networking feature make it significantly less than perfect, however.TAGS:Cisco Systems Inc., NAS, network storage, NAS server, Linksys, router, wireless network, CD, Wi-Fi, USB port, printer, function, USB, server
Reviewed on January 21, 2011The DiskStation DS1511+ is arguably the best five-bay NAS server on the market for both home and office environments. Novice and home users, however, might be intimidated by its setup software and the number of features it has to offer.TAGS:NAS server, NAS, port, server, hard drive, USB
Reviewed on February 12, 2010Home users, especially fashion buffs, will find a lot of appeal in the LaCie Network Space 2 because of its appearance and ease of use. But savvy users will find it lacking, both in performance and in features.TAGS:LaCie, NAS server, NAS, server, external hard drive, folder, USB port, hard drive, USB
Reviewed on January 25, 2011Designed to quickly turn external hard drives into a home storage network, the MediaShare Mini could use lots of improvement in regard to ease of use. Savvy users, however, will find it a fun device to have.TAGS:Verbatim, NAS server, NAS, network storage, server, external hard drive, size, folder, USB, hard drive