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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Apple Time Capsule is a convenient and simple wireless router and NAS server combo for your home. Unfortunately, especially in the case of the 1TB version, you can find better deals on devices that offer greater storage space and many more features for the price. Read review

Specs: Apple Time Capsule NAS server, 2 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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Seagate BlackArmor 440 is a workhorse NAS server that combines the currently largest possible amount of storage with an average number of features and performance that could be better. Read review

Specs: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 - NAS server, 12 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

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

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS 104 RN10421D - NAS server, 2 TB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

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

Specs: Seagate Business Storage STBN4000100 - NAS server, 4 TB, Mac, PC, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

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  0.0 stars

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

Specs: QNAP TS-421U Turbo NAS - NAS server, Rack-mountable - 1 nm, 0 GB, Mac, PC, Unix, 9 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, 7 pin external Serial ATA, Hot-swap, Gigabit Ethernet

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: WD My Book Live Duo WDBVHT0060JCH - NAS server, 6 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: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Given its relatively lower price, the Seagate Business Storage 4-Bay NAS is worth the investment. Read review

Specs: Seagate Business Storage STBP12000100 - NAS server, 12 TB, Mac, PC, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

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  0.0 stars

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

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS 4200 RN12G1220 - NAS server, Rack-mountable - 2 nm, 24 TB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

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  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Synology Disk Station DS413 - NAS server, 0 GB, Mac, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, 9 pin USB Type A, 7 pin external Serial ATA, Standard, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite the lack of features, the LaCie 5big NAS Pro is an excellent buy, thanks to its superfast performance, ease of use, and massive capacity. Read review

Specs: LaCie 5big NAS Pro - NAS server, 20 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, 9 pin USB Type A, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), Hot-swap, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 146 reviews

The Bottom Line: More than just a networked hard drive enclosure, the SC101 provides some very useful features at a low price, making it a compelling choice for shared storage. Read review

Specs: NETGEAR SC101 Storage Central - NAS server, PC, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: LaCie d2 Network 2 NAS server, 2 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, 7 pin external Serial ATA, 4 pin USB Type B, 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: Iomega StorCenter ix2 Network Storage - NAS server, 2 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The ReadyNAS Ultra 4 is a workhorse NAS server best suited for home- or small-office environments, where heavy data sharing and backups are required. Read review

Specs: NETGEAR ReadyNAS Ultra 4 - NAS server, 0 GB, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Maxtor Central Axis is a simple, compact, and fast NAS device that offers 1TB of storage at a fair price. Be warned, though, that it runs hot and comes with confusing desktop software, a sluggish, unintuitive Web-based interface and a limited backup application. Read review

Specs: Maxtor Central Axis NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: HP Media Vault mv2120 - Network drive, 500 GB, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Removable, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: BUFFALO LinkStation Live NAS server, 1 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the Iomega StorCenter Wireless NAS drive, you get storage, backup, and so much more, all at a reasonable price, though we don't quite see the need for wireless capability. This NAS drive should please both SOHO users and home users who want a drive that works and plays. Read review

Specs: Iomega StorCenter Wireless Network Storage 1TB - NAS server, 1 TB, Mac, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11g, 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+ RND4410 v2 - NAS server, 4 TB, PC, Unix, Mac, 9 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, 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: HP StorageWorks Network Storage System X1600 G2 - NAS server, Rack-mountable - 2 nm, 13.8 TB, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), Hot-swap, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

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  0.0 stars

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

Specs: Thecus Technology N2200PLUS - NAS server, Mac, PC, Unix, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 60 reviews

The Bottom Line: Linksys's NSLU2 is an inexpensive way to add a hard drive or two to a network, but its slow response makes it a poor all-around solution. Read review

Specs: Linksys Network Storage Link NSLU2 - NAS server, PC, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, none., Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: D-Link DNS 343 - NAS server, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

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  0.0 stars

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

Specs: LG N4B2N - NAS server, Mac, PC, 7 pin Serial ATA, 7 pin external Serial ATA, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, Fast Ethernet