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Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp. Part number: WDG1NC5000N
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- 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.
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CNET editors' review
Western Digital MyBook World Edition NAS server price range: $138.00 - $288.12
- Reviewed by: Felisa Yang
- Edited by: Matthew Elliott
- Reviewed on: 05/14/2007
The good: Dead-simple to set up remote access and file sharing; includes support for Gigabit Ethernet; bundled backup software lets you restore as well; generous warranty period.
The bad: Slow read/write speeds; no print server or media server; some file types not supported by MioNet for sharing.
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.
User reviews
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Good idea - poor execution
by thor.jorgensen on July 23, 2007
Pros: Big, Easy setup, File sharing made easy
Cons: SLOW Transfer speed, File type limitation for share
Summary: Picked this box (1TB version)up at CostCo for $349 which seems like a good value. It was very easy to hook up, 5 mins. Unfortunately, once you start accessing ...
Summary: Picked this box (1TB version)up at CostCo for $349 which seems like a good value. It was very easy to hook up, 5 mins. Unfortunately, once you start accessing the drive the first thing you notice is how excruciatingly slow it is. I didn't read the CNET review first (that'll teach me) but the review is spot on, it acutally takes over a half hour to transfer 5 Gig... That's just wrong!
Oh and if you want to access mp3 files remotely you're out of luck too - the list of incompatible files for remote access is looooong...
The HP Media Vault looks like a better choice. -
Worst product I bought in a long time
by hugocorp on May 21, 2009
Pros: The drives themselves work great, good speed, good space, good redundancy.
Cons: Just too bad it doesnt work over the local network. The fact that your are forced to connect to internet to access a local drive just blows me away. Its a local drive for god sakes why would I want to authenticate over the internet to access it.
Summary: Yep just too bad WD did go that way, last time I buy a network drive for them that is for sure. I would also like to know how did ...
Summary: Yep just too bad WD did go that way, last time I buy a network drive for them that is for sure. I would also like to know how did you manage to get it going as a mapped drive. I have no problem accessing the public part but impossible to access my password protected folders, just a shame.
The fact that you have to use a proprietary software, that has to connect to Internet, in order to access a network device is just unbelievable. No Internet connection no data access, shameful WD!
Updated on May 21, 20090 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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NAS con trick and imposes file restrictions
by r-page on September 13, 2008
Pros: Only positive comment is imatches my otherstandard myBook. Otherwise forget the World Edition range for NAS use. You have been warned. I bought it because it was cheap. Now I know why noboby wants them! Caveat emptor.
Cons: Running for 1 yr. Mionet software is rubbish. Not an NAS product. Huge file type transfer restrictions including mp3. I create & publish music but cannot share wth this drive - what a waste of time! Go for any other manufacturer but not this one.
Summary: This is undoubtedly the worst buy I have made. It was a spur of the moment buy when I saw it at a bargain price in the shop. 1Tb for £...
Summary: This is undoubtedly the worst buy I have made. It was a spur of the moment buy when I saw it at a bargain price in the shop. 1Tb for £130 in UK. It solved an immediat eproblem to bakup a laptop. After that I wanted to use it as an NAS drive so my children could back up their university work files remotely. Well what a waste of time. The con is that you have to pay for Mionet service to get the remote NAS capabilities - they don't mention that on the box! Nor do they mention that numerous filetypes cannot be shared. We were recording voice files of their grandad in hospital and wanted to share the conversations with them - could we? NO they don't allow mp3 files to be transferred. Yes the workaround is to wrap it into a zip file but why should I have to do that when I have paid for a product that says it allows me to share files! My next step is to decommission this and convert it into a non NAS drive. I thought about selling it on eBay but felt that would be immoral as I would be tranferring the con and disappointment to some other poor unsuspecting person. I couldn't live with the guilt. I don't know how Westen Digital live with the guilt that they are conning many thousands of people of their hard earned money (well for themajority of us it is hard earned).
I think you get the pcture that I feel strongly that this is a BAD buy.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Utterly utterly useless. Avoid this one like the plague.
by a_watkins on June 5, 2008
Pros: Looks ok...I guess.
Cons: Slow and fundamentally flawed.
Summary: Never have I had the misfortune to purchase something from a well known manufacturer that has been so utterly crap.
Two main issues:
1. It's very very slow, both ...Summary: Never have I had the misfortune to purchase something from a well known manufacturer that has been so utterly crap.
Two main issues:
1. It's very very slow, both to read and write. For example, it takes about 5 minutes to copy a 60MB MP3 album to this drive. However, that pales in comparison to the next problem...
2. You can only upload about 500MB of data to the drive before it locks itself and you can't write any more until the power is cycled. This problem seems relatively well documented, but I contacted WD Tech Support about it regardless and got teh following reply:
"We recommend you transfer data to your drive in 500MB increments to see if that resolves the problem you're having. If you transfer more than 500MB to the drive, it may fall offline and abort the data transfer."
So, they know about it and seem to think it's ok. To put this in perspective, if I wanted to completely fill my 500GB drive, I'd have to power cycle it 1000 times!!! Now that really is rubbish.
Thankfully I've been able to return the drive and replace it with a decent LaCie one.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Yanno - I really like it!
by rblyth on May 10, 2008
Pros: It does what it is supposed to do
Cons: If you understand what "it is supposed to do" then ther are no problems.
Summary: I read every review about this product and I was really scared to buy it. But I found it on ebay - paid 90$ for it and figured - what ...
Summary: I read every review about this product and I was really scared to buy it. But I found it on ebay - paid 90$ for it and figured - what could go wrong?
I got it and I love it. It works perfectly but most of all: RTFM = Read The "Friendly" Instructions.
I had no problems setting it up - was very quick and easy.
As for transfer speed - what do I care - this is a BACK UP drive - you set it to back up at night. I have put over 170 gig of data and it took one night to do it. So what!! I have an internal C and D (partitioned D.E.F) which are my speed drives.
I love the remote access - yes this is a bit cumbersome but it does work and as for the subcription - it's free for life!!
I have already used the drive with one of my customers as a FTP site where I put a large video and let him have access to download it. What a dream - worked perfectly.
So if you understand that this is a back up drive and use it that way. I am thinking that you will be very very pleased. I know I am.....
Also, it is quiet, nice to look at and I have never seen it get hot - just warm !!0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good for non-speedy user
by astrobjto on August 27, 2007
Pros: Really good ppearance, realative silent/cool, small
Cons: Lack of USB connection, slow, not included high-end softwares
Summary: First of all, PLEASE, PLEASE dont compare it to other high-end network drives, but this is a low-end one according to its relative-low-price.
It is slow. If you are going ...Summary: First of all, PLEASE, PLEASE dont compare it to other high-end network drives, but this is a low-end one according to its relative-low-price.
It is slow. If you are going to stream music, OK. VGA video, OK. DVD, slightly lag. HD video, No good. If you are going to just backup files and no hurry, it is not bad. Remember, higher speed, higher price.
It lack of USB connection! (the USB plug is for external drive ONLY) So, you are not going to get the data when your network is down. I think this is the major weakness of this product.
And, dont expect for the included softwares. It SUCKS! Unless you know nothing about computers, I REALLY DONT recommend anyone use these softwares, no use at all.
Finally, it is Lunix-base, you could expand it functions if you know Lunix (but I DONT!).
If you want a powerful server, sorry, not this one.
If you want a cheap way to ONLY backup, GET this.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
- Part number: WDG1NC5000N
- Description: Add this unique remote-access storage system to your wired or wireless network and you'll have a surprisingly simple and secure way to access and share data and photos at home, in the office, and anywhere in the world - even when your local computer is off.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Device Type NAS server
- Host Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Storage Capacity 500 GB
- Width 2.2 in
- Depth 5.6 in
- Height 6.8 in
- Weight 2.6 lbs
Hard Drive
- Type Standard
- Capacity 1 x 500 GB
- Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Hard Drive (2nd)
- Type None
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- Type None
Storage Removable
- Type None
Video
- Video Output None
Networking
- Type Network adapter
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet ,
Gigabit Ethernet ,
Fast Ethernet Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A,
1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45 Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Network cable
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included EMC Retrospect Express,
Drivers & Utilities - OS Required Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional,
Microsoft Windows 2000 - Min Processor Type 500 MHz
- Peripheral / Interface Devices Internet connection,
CD-ROM - System Requirements Details Pentium III - RAM 512 MB - HD 500 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Western Digital Corp.
- Address:
20511 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630-7741
