For a low-cost entry-level network storage device, the WD My Cloud is very impressive both in performance and features, making it one of the best deals for home users.

$129.99 at Amazon

Seagate Backup Plus/Slim

Fast and affordable, the Seagate Backup Plus/Slim is one of the best deals on the market if you want want lots of storage space on the go.

$133.28 at Amazon

Seagate Backup Plus Hub

Though it has some issues with USB 2.0, the Seagate Backup Plus Hub is an excellent external storage drive for any USB 3.0 desktop computer.

$299.00 MSRP

Apple AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac

As long as you don't need expert-level features, the 2013 AirPort Time Capsule is an excellent backup/file server for Apple fans -- especially for those with 802.11ac-enabled Macs.

$235.00 at Amazon

Samsung SSD 850 Evo

The Samsung 850 Evo has the best combination of performance, cost and capacity, making it the ideal drive for any home user.

$38.85 at Amazon

Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD 500GB

If you're looking for SSD-like performance at just a fraction of the cost, the Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD offers some gratification.

$789.99 at Amazon

Samsung Portable SSD T3

Compact, rugged, fast and capacious, the Portable SSD T3 is an excellent portable storage device to take on the go.

$99.95 at Adorama

Glyph Atom SSD

For power users, this is the best portable drive to date.

$189.00 MSRP

Plextor PlexWriter

If slow and steady wins the race, the Plextor gets the gold. But though it has redeeming virtues, the PlexWriter was outperformed by lower-rated CD-RW drives.

The Disk Station DS410 is one of the most affordable four-bay full-feature NAS servers on the market. While it's overwhelming for novice home users, advanced users will also find it to be one of the best RAID 5-capable NAS servers for their home or small business environments.