Hello,
I am looking for a cheap(er) NAS for home use. I currently have an external USB drive (Maxtor) but would like to have that data backed up and also would like to access my data over my network.
I have looked at the Buffalo LinkStation Live, Netgear, etc. Here are my requirements:
Price range - $300 max
At least 250 GB
USB connection so I can connect my Maxtor and manually or automatically backup certain folders on my NAS (Maxtor would then just contain backed up info in case of failure)
No need for RAID
Small profile, low noise
Remotely access files (FTP or Web)
Currently I keep my laptop on with the Maxtor on. I don't have a desktop and live in a small place so just want to put the router, NAS and external HD in a closet.
I will use this to hold video/mp3s/pictures and really just want to be able to access things from my laptop (Vista) or remotely without needing my laptop on at home.
Thanks for any suggestions!
I am looking for a cheap(er) NAS for home use. I currently have an external USB drive (Maxtor) but would like to have that data backed up and also would like to access my data over my network.
I have looked at the Buffalo LinkStation Live, Netgear, etc. Here are my requirements:
Price range - $300 max
At least 250 GB
USB connection so I can connect my Maxtor and manually or automatically backup certain folders on my NAS (Maxtor would then just contain backed up info in case of failure)
No need for RAID
Small profile, low noise
Remotely access files (FTP or Web)
Currently I keep my laptop on with the Maxtor on. I don't have a desktop and live in a small place so just want to put the router, NAS and external HD in a closet.
I will use this to hold video/mp3s/pictures and really just want to be able to access things from my laptop (Vista) or remotely without needing my laptop on at home.
Thanks for any suggestions!