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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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Perfect fileserver (w/o MioNet)
by Angel1221 on April 12, 2008
Pros: Can be configuted via web-interface w/o software
Cons: Optional Software is not needed
Summary: I installed the drive as a regular fileserver using the web-interface (http:\\mybookworld). I set up the users and shares and was done in 2 minutes.
After this I looked ...Summary: I installed the drive as a regular fileserver using the web-interface (http:\\mybookworld). I set up the users and shares and was done in 2 minutes.
After this I looked it up in Vista's file explorer and connected it as a network drive using the previously created user name. No drivers or additional software needed. Runs perfect (100MB in 30sec.).
(I bought this drive because I was absolutly unsatisfied with my previous hardware: Netgear storage central)2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Avoid like a plague!
by BRI725632 on March 27, 2008
Pros: Good hardrive, minus all its features.
Cons: Absolutly terrible software.
Summary: The software for this Hemorage-in-a-box nearly destroyed both computers I tried it on before I decided there were cheaper ways to cause myself anguish. The hardrive itself is fine but ...
Summary: The software for this Hemorage-in-a-box nearly destroyed both computers I tried it on before I decided there were cheaper ways to cause myself anguish. The hardrive itself is fine but since the true value of this product is its networking capabilities (powered by the MioNet software), it fails in comparison to cheaper externals. You want to whip out your OS recovery CD? By all means buy the external from Hell.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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PRODUCT IS JUNK
by gwagers on January 1, 2008
Pros: IT FIT EASY INTO MY TRASH CAN
Cons: JUNK, DON'T BUY, NOT MULTI LANGUAGE READY, NOT PLUG IN PLAY, NOT WORTH THE $250 I THROUGH IN CARBAGE
Summary: JUNK, THAT LOOKS GOOD, BUT STILL JUNK !
Summary: JUNK, THAT LOOKS GOOD, BUT STILL JUNK !
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Booo Hissss Western Digital!!
by jaun0069 on December 14, 2007
Pros: Lots of empty space since you can't load most file types
Cons: List of file types refused: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-b in/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp .php?p_faqid=1495&p_create d=1168641440&p_sid=bLTfVJL i&p_accessibility=0&p_ redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp= cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9z
Summary: This thing is absolutely useless!! Check the lengthy list of file types that this drive will refuse to load: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?...
Summary: This thing is absolutely useless!! Check the lengthy list of file types that this drive will refuse to load: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1495&p_created=1168641440&p_sid=bLTfVJLi&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NSw1JnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9MCZwX3B2PSZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX2ZubCZwX3BhZ2U9MSZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PS5hdmk*&p_li=&p_topview=1
Make sure you understand that many file types AAC, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AMF, ASF, ASX, AVI, , CDA, DVI, DIVX, FAR, IT, ITZ, KAR, MDZ, MOV, MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4, MPA, MPE, MPEG, MPG, MPGA, MPV2, OGG, OKT, PTM, QT, QT1, VOB, VOC, WM, WMA, WMV plus more will not work with this drive!!
Of course they're also the largest files I have and the ones I wanted to move off my PC's HD onto network storage too!!
Booo Hisss to Western Digital for trying to decide for me which files I can or cannot share2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Mionet software is total garbage
by caincompany on October 28, 2009
Pros: Nothing good at all
Cons: Drive has a 3 year warranty per wriiten documentation. Tried to get an an RMA from tech support but was told drive had a one year warranty from date of manuafacture. Good news is that one of our staff attorney's has taken over and filing a law suit.
Summary: Western Digital used to be a quality company. Now they are nothing more than a group of misfits engaging in consumer fraud.
Summary: Western Digital used to be a quality company. Now they are nothing more than a group of misfits engaging in consumer fraud.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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save yourself the headaches: dont buy it
by xdubbs on December 31, 2008
Pros: For about two weeks it was slow but working. I had networked storage and that was handy. My laptop was no longer tied to an external HD at my desk. But then I started getting the "failed mount" error in MioNet and it was all over.
Cons: Mionet is horrible from the start. The WDAnyWhereAcessBackUp software is also terrible, it doesn't indicate when it will back up or give you an option to pick a regular time to do back ups. So it seemed that my files were always pending.
Summary: So i have about 450 gigs on the HD that I cannot access because of MioNet and the "failed mount" error which if you google you'll see is the ...
Summary: So i have about 450 gigs on the HD that I cannot access because of MioNet and the "failed mount" error which if you google you'll see is the scourge of the networked storage options. WD Tech support is useless on this error, and lots of people think there should be a class action suit (all in favor say "aye" .."AYE")
I'm stuck attempting to figure out a way to get the data off the drive before returning it.
If you're looking at this drive, you need to just accept the fact that networked storage is not yet available on the mass user market. If you have the tech savy and money to build your own home server, go at it. Drobo might work well, but if otherwise just accept that the usb cable will have to stay plugged into one of your usb ports if you want to access the files.
(I only gave it a .5 star because i had to give it some kind of star rating for this review to get posted)1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Western Digital My Book World Edition 500GB 1TB 2TB
by AndrewDR1973 on November 15, 2008
Pros: Its easy to repackage to send back to Western Digital.
Cons: I have supplied over 5 of these during a 3 month period and have had consistant trouble with each one since installing them. They do not work as asvertised, are unreliable, and offer extremely poor support.
Summary: Now they have been on the market for a while the reviews have come in. Given that nearly 100% of the reviews are negative I feel it fairly safe to ...
Summary: Now they have been on the market for a while the reviews have come in. Given that nearly 100% of the reviews are negative I feel it fairly safe to reccomend that you dont buy one.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I would not buy this product again
by Erikhagen on August 1, 2008
Pros: Large capacity, WiFi enabled, supposed internet accessibility
Cons: Bad connectivity, terrible internet accessibility, drive failed after just over a year of use
Summary: On the surface, this is an amazing product. But first off, I could not get my Dell Inspiron to recognize it. Then it kept 'timing out' when I tried to ...
Summary: On the surface, this is an amazing product. But first off, I could not get my Dell Inspiron to recognize it. Then it kept 'timing out' when I tried to transfer files to it (resulting in many hours of seeing what it did copy/move and picking up where it left off). Once I got it working right, the added MioNet software for online access of the drive from outside the home was limited and extremely, agonizingly slow. Plus, I could not access my MP3's as there was a block on that format (one of the reasons I bought this product was so that I could access my music from the office at home). No can do.
But what took the cake was the failure of the drive after just over a year of use. The warranty covers defects up to 3 years, which is great. Except that it doesn't cover data recovery which is in the $500-$2,500 (ouch!) range.
However, I also have a WD Passport, which works great and which I highly recommend (so far!).1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great product
by bts777 on July 18, 2008
Pros: very easy to set up and use for Windows
Cons: Gets hot if not in a well ventilated area, could do with Mac support
Summary: Very simple and easy to setup. Simply nothing more to say as there is simply nothing to setting up.
Great but expensive way to find out about trojans & viruses. ...Summary: Very simple and easy to setup. Simply nothing more to say as there is simply nothing to setting up.
Great but expensive way to find out about trojans & viruses. NAS drive does not work correctly if malicious s/w is preventing correct installation.
Could do with better Mac support. My wife's pc is a Mac 10.3.2, and I'm still trying to figure out how to get it to run with a Mac. This is the contrast in easy between WIndows and Mac.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Crappy set up
by consuma on July 9, 2008
Pros: Good size capacity and looks good
Cons: Confusing installation and Mionet software makes it even more confusing. Doesn't work with Vista what a bummer
Summary: Why all the hassle with MioNet. How does it actualy benefit the user? Why does it take so long to set up and why do you have turn all your ...
Summary: Why all the hassle with MioNet. How does it actualy benefit the user? Why does it take so long to set up and why do you have turn all your network security features off? Why doesn't it work with MSWindows Vista which is the most common version of MS Windows?Why does it constantly ping an IP address overseas and what implications does this have on your privacy and security? Maybe I'm expecting too much but normally when you pay good money, take something out of the box, follow instructions and plug it in, you will also expect it to work. I'm not interested in getting a degree in Linux or reading the knowledge base for hours...thats why I pay to buy it out of the box.
1 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
