Storage Reviews

Drobo (second generation)

Video The new Drobo is similar in looks and functions to the original Drobo that came out a year ago, with a few major improvements, including FireWire support, a faster processor, and better ventilation.

Synology Disk Station DS107+

Video The Synology Disk Station DS107+ is the most sophisticated NAS device we've tested to date.

NAS appliances for SMEs

Group Test Network attached storage appliances come in all shapes and sizes: we look at what five of the leading vendors have to offer the small to medium-sized business.

Buffalo TeraStation Pro II Rackmount review

Review Although it covers all the NAS bases and is very affordable, it's hard to see the TeraStation Pro II Rackmount having much of an impact on the business market.

Synology Rack Station RS408 review

Review The Rack Station RS408 is an attractive NAS solution with plenty of performance, plus lots of extras to tempt the smaller business.

Snap Server 410 review

Review Nobody ever got fired for buying a Snap Server, and the 410 is no exception; it delivers performance and features to suit a wide range of uses.

Linksys One NSS4100 review

Review A well-built storage appliance with good cross-platform file sharing facilities, the NSS4100 works best when deployed in Linksys One environments.

Iomega StorCenter Pro NAS 450r review

Review A generously-specified appliance running Windows Storage Server 2003, the StorCenter Pro NAS 450r scores on performance, but is pricey and lacks capacity.

NetGear ReadyNAS NV+ review

Review Netgear's ReadyNAS NV+ does its job neatly and unobtrusively, and is well worth considering by small businesses. Most home offices will find it too noisy though.

Apple Time Capsule

Video The Time Capsule's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data-backup features for Mac owners, as well as Apple's typically pleasing design

Wiebetech Drive eRazer review

Review Need an economical yet effective way to prevent your old files from getting into the wrong hands before you dispose of (or recycle) your old hard drives? Drive eRazer is a great place to start.

Apple Time Capsule: a first look

Preview With Time Capsule, Apple blends high-bandwidth wireless networking and automated system backup in one tidy-looking package.

Dissecting a hard drive

Photos What's inside the latest 160GB notebook hard drive from Western Digital? Our photo gallery shows you.

Netgear SC101T Storage Central Turbo review

Review Netgear's SC101T Storage Central Turbo is robust, relatively attractive and affordable, making it suitable for all but the most demanding environments, although managing the device can be tricky.

Freecom DataTank Gateway WLAN review

Review Freecom's DataTank Gateway WLAN is a stylish and well-built network drive suited to individuals and small offices. However, business users concerned primarily with data protection and business continuity may be left wanting.