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Network Harddrive - Recommendations Please

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  • 12-06-2008 8:49pm
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    cianr
    Registered Users Posts: 339 ✭✭


    Hi All,

    Wonder if anyone has any recommendations for an external hdd that is capable of being connected to a router. Have a small family network at home with 3 laptops connected wirelessly to the standard router supplied by UTV with their broadband contract. Looking for something maybe 500GB or more,reliable and straightforward to set up - also maybe one that comes with software to easily back up the 3 comps.

    Many thanks for any suggestions! :)


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    ethernet
    Registered Users Posts: 3,568 ✭✭✭ethernet


    There are so many choices. Netgear have decent-sized drives with NAS functionality. If you use a Mac or run another OS apart from Windows, make sure any device you buy will be compatible.

    The Drobo is popular also. Looks good, works well and has a high throughput. You can also buy a NAS server on its own to which/into which you connect/install your own hard drive(s). Be sure to avoid the Netgear Toaster anyway. Amazon reviews are very insightful. Decent selection of devices here.


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