Shop for network storage

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 32 reviews

The Bottom Line: The D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure is a comprehensive solution to extend your network storage and functionality. It offers great performance and, despite its long list of features, remains very easy to use. Read review

Specs: D-Link DNS 323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure - NAS server, PC, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition makes a very good simple home NAS server. Advanced users who need more control over their storage and remote access might want to look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, Standard, Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Iomega EZ Media & Backup Center NAS server, 2 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're in the market for raw speed and lots of storage space, the N4800eco will deliver, but those wanting more should keep looking. Read review

Specs: Thecus Technology N4800Eco - NAS server, 0 GB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, 9 pin USB Type A, 7 pin external Serial ATA, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 19 pin HDMI Type A, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), Hot-swap, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The GoFlex Home Network Storage System is a simple storage server and a great accessory for a Seagate GoFlex Desk hard drive. However, if you want a NAS with a lot of features, you should keep looking. Read review

Specs: Seagate GoFlex Home - NAS server, 1 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Removable, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ v2 makes a decent NAS server for homes and small offices that need lots of storage space. Read review

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4000 v2 - NAS server, 0 GB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The new 2TB Time Capsule brings improved price competitiveness and faster networking performance to Apple's Wi-Fi router/NAS drive combo device, which will satisfy consumers in need of a multipurpose networking device. Read review

Specs: Apple Time Capsule NAS server, 3 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, IEEE 802.11a, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more advanced NAS features. Read review

Specs: Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage - NAS server, 2 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Removable, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 39 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive NAS server, 1 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 106 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: WD My Book World Edition NAS server, 500 GB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: ZyXEL NSA-320 - NAS server, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, as well as Apple's typical pleasing design. Windows users and anyone who demands speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed. Read review

Specs: Apple Time Capsule NAS server, 500 GB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: D-Link ShareCenter Pulse DNS-320 - NAS server, 0 GB, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Compact, Internet-ready, and well-designed, the Wi-Drive makes a convenient companion for frequent travelers who have one or a few tablets and a moderate library of digital content. Read review

Specs: Kingston Wi-Drive Network drive, 32 GB, Mac, PC, Mini-USB Type A, none., IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Seagate BlackArmor 220 is a good entry-level NAS server for small business and advanced users. Read review

Specs: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220 - NAS server, 4 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: Home 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. Read review

Specs: LaCie Network Space 2 Design by Neil Poulton - NAS server, 1 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type B, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite a few shortcomings, the Synology DiskStation DS411slim makes a worthy upgrade from its processor, the best-of-its-time DS409slim. Read review

Specs: Synology Disk Station DS411slim - NAS server, 0 GB, Mac, PC, 7 pin external Serial ATA, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Standard, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.1 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The G-Technology G-Connect is a try-hard portable/wireless storage device that doesn't achieve much in the end. Read review

Specs: G-Tech G-CONNECT NAS server, 500 GB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, Mini-USB Type B, Standard, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The IoSafe N2 is a unique device that combines robust network storage with disaster-proof protection, and delivers on both. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, as well as Apple's typical pleasing design. Windows users and anyone who demands speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed. Read review

Specs: Apple Time Capsule NAS server, 1 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Western Digital My Book World Edition is a fast, plug and play simple-to-use NAS server that unfortunately lacks many features and has subpar remote access performance. Read review

Specs: WD My Book World Edition WDH1NC10000 - NAS server, 1 TB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Verbatim MediaShare is a simple single-volume NAS that comes in an aesthetically pleasing design and offers fast performance. Its confusing initial setup process, limited amount of storage, and lack of features, however, might steer most home users away. Read review

Specs: Verbatim MediaShare Home Network Storage Server - NAS server, 1 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, 7 pin external Serial ATA, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LaCie 5big Network 2 is appealing mostly to home users, especially sci-fi movie fans or fashion designers. Advanced and savvy users might be turned off by its lack of features and comparatively low performance. Read review

Specs: LaCie 5big Network 2 - NAS server, 10 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, 7 pin external Serial ATA, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Based entirely on the Pogoplug service, the Buffalo CloudStor Pro NAS server makes a great investment for Pogoplug fans. Its lack of support for general local network features will make others think twice about getting it. Read review

Specs: BUFFALO CloudStor Pro NAS server, 2 TB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Netgear ReadyNAS NV+ v2 makes a decent NAS server for homes and small offices that need lots of storage space. Read review

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ RND4210 v2 - NAS server, 2 TB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, 9 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet