Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[LaCie's new 100MB/s NAS is 2big, resists that second scone (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/lacie-2big-nas/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/lacie-2big-nas/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/lacie-2big-nas/#comments LaCie's new 100MB/s NAS is 2big, resists that second scone

Gallic storage outfit LaCie is nonchalantly unveiling its 2big double-bay NAS that's purportedly capable of pumping data around your network at 100MB/s. Designed for small businesses, it'll remind any passers by of HAL or GLaDOS, depending on their age. Sporting a 2GHz processor and the company's NAS OS2, it'll also happily interact with Windows 7 Backup or Time Machine and you can access your files on the go with the company's iOS app. It's available from today, prices starting from $299 (£187 in the UK) with a three year warranty. If you'd like to know more, then we've got a short film and some PR after the jump.

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LaCie's new 100MB/s NAS is 2big, resists that second scone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last we heard from Pogoplug, it had unleashed its Series 4 hardware (its current device for making any of your drives network accessible). Today, the company, known for its pursuit to make the cloud more "personal," has shifted its gears back to software, aiming directly at businesses with a new service dubbed Pogoplug Team. On basic level, Team is similar to the software-based version of Pogoplug, enhancing the experience with goodies like multiple accounts and full customization to match your businesses' look. Interestingly, Pogoplug isn't including storage options for Team's pricing scheme, but instead charging $15 a year for each user (minimum of three required) -- meaning your users dictate the amount of storage space needed with their own computers and drives, rather than utilizing remote servers as with other major services like Google Drive or SkyDrive. Better yet, current Pogoplug users can upgrade to Team if they're interested. Curious for all the details? There's a nifty press release just after the break.

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Pogoplug Team lets businesses tap into their own 'personal clouds' for $15 a year per user originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the PS3's media abilities in the US are limited to what it can access via discs or over the network, in Europe / Australia (PlayTV) and Japan (Torne) TV tuners stretch things further. Now, Sony Japan has followed those up with the Nasne headless media box shown above. A combination networked recorder and media storage device with a 500GB SATA HDD and tuners for both antenna and satellite TV built-in, it pulls in broadcasts and either records it or streams to up to two other Sony products (Vita, PS3 with Torne app, Vaio PC, Sony Tablet or Xperia phone) on the same home network at once. It will also support streaming of stored media via DLNA, once its software is updated to version 1.5. The capabilities of the Nasne vary depending on the hardware it's used with: PS3 users can connect up to four of the devices to one console, however it can also export video files formatted for offline viewing on the Vita or transfer recorded files to PCs for Blu-ray archival.

Is this a promising example of the "One Sony" synergy Kaz so recently promised? We'll have to wait until the Nasne ships July 19th for 16,980 yen ($211) to find out for sure. Sadly, like the Torne (which will receive its own 4.0 software update this summer) and Blu-ray recorders that came before it's unlikely we'll ever this one in the US, but that won't stop us from dreaming. A press release with full specs follows after the break, check out Engadget Japan for a few more pictures.

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Sony Japan blends the Torne PS3 TV tuner with 500GB of NAS, calls it Nasne originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Synology outs DS412+, DS112 NAS drives, feeds the data hungry originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How-To: Set up a home file server using FreeNAS originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you use a Drobo for your RAID storage needs? Wish you could access that data from wherever your travels take you? Well then, wish no more! Today the company has a announced a partnership with Pogoplug aimed at getting your Drobo hooked up to the cloud. So long as you've got an internet connection, you'll now be able to use Pogoplug software to privately access your data and multimedia from wherever you may be. Better yet, Cloud Engines is also throwing in 10GB of free off-site storage on its recently minted -- and Dropbox-like -- Pogoplug Cloud service. Curious for info on getting started? You'll find details in the press release after the break along with a cringe-inducing "demo" video reminiscent of The Office to further explain it all.

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Pogoplug lets Drobo into its Cloud, offers 10GB of 'public' storage to sweeten the deal originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LaCie has always taken an understated approach to its lineup of boxy network storage devices, and the LaPlug is no different. With this little guy sitting in your living room, you can wirelessly share and access data across your home network, while streaming USB drive-stored multimedia content to any UPnP/DLNA-certified devices, including the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 or any compatible smartphones and tablets. With a quartet of USB 2.0 ports, along with gigabit ethernet and WiFi b/g/n capabilities, the LaPlug also allows you to back up your files in a centralized and remotely accessible location. You can grab one now for $75 at the source link below, or breeze past the break for more details in the full PR and accompanying video.

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LaCie's LaPlug turns your USB HDD into a network storage device, for LaPrice of $75 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Iomega's TV with Boxee (Box) hitting Europe by 'by mid-October,' or so it says originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Services like Spotify, which had an anything but subtle launch last week, help solve the evergreen issue of limited local storage by streaming millions of tracks to your devices. But streaming services require cell reception to operate (unless you've elected to store music locally), and often carry monthly fees. We've spent a fair amount of time testing Kingston's Wi-Drive, which lets you access music, videos, and other files from a handful of devices simultaneously over WiFi -- assuming you've loaded that content to the portable media server's 16GB ($130) or 32GB ($175) of built-in storage. The device worked well during our review process earlier this month, and now you can pick up one of your own at sites like Amazon and Newegg, or at Fry's and J&R US retail outlets. The server is likely to be a better fit for families than individuals simply looking to boost their iOS device storage, due to both price and capacity limitations, but if you need to stream media to several devices at once during your next road trip, for example, then the Wi-Drive may be worth the investment.

Kingston Wi-Drive for iOS hits stores today, lets you create your own portable music server for $130 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With nearly 350,000 apps and counting, the iPhone's maximum capacity of 32GB doesn't allow you to even scratch the surface of the App Store's catalog. Throw in an HD movie, some TV episodes, hundreds of tracks and a few thousand photos, and you'll be chewing through those available bytes in no time. Most manufacturers compensate this limitation by including a microSD slot for additional storage, but not Apple -- you're stuck with that original capacity until you're ready to upgrade to a new device. Luckily, for those who need more storage now and don't mind paying for it, AirStash, Seagate's GoFlex Satellite, and now Kingston's ultra-slim Wi-Drive allow you to boost gigs without upgrading, or switching to another platform. None of these pocket servers come without compromise, however -- you'll be spending over $100 for even the most basic option, while adding yet another device to your portable mix.

Gallery: Kingston Wi-Drive iOS Media Server Review

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Kingston Wi-Drive wireless storage for iOS review (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kingston's iOS-lovin' Wi-Drive wireless storage device hops into FCC database originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tempted by the allure of the cloud? Still not quite ready to give up that local backup at home? Fret not, as LaCie's new CloudBox gives you a pinch of both. The gizmo pictured above may look similar to the company's Wireless Space NAS, but it's actually a 100GB "hybrid HDD." The device connects to a router exclusively via its single Ethernet port, enabling it to handle local backups while also automatically mirroring an AES encrypted copy to a cloud server daily -- even if your computer is off. Using LaCie's Online Restore software, the offsite copy is accessible by up to ten previous volumes should the box ever become inoperable. The CloudBox comes with a one year subscription for online backups (mum's the word on future fees), and will be available in July priced at $200. You'll find more details in the PR past the break, as well as a video showcasing a variety of unfortunate -- mostly baby induced -- situations it's intended for.

Gallery: LaCie CloudBox hybrid HDD

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LaCie's CloudBox 'hybrid HDD' doubles your backups in the cloud (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The smoke from Cloud Engines' Pogoplug Video recall (Pogo-un-plugged?) may still be settling, but on a better note, today the company has announced the first major update to its software-based version. To refresh your memory, it essentially turns any network-connected computer into a Pogoplug, allowing it to be accessed like a NAS drive (think iCloud, but with your drives). The new version's main advantage is OneView, which can display every connected computer's drives separately or compiled together sans duplicates -- iOS devices are also supported in this feature. You'll be pleased to know that the service is free, excluding video and off-LAN music streaming. Those features can be enabled by purchasing the premium version for a one-time fee of 29 bones, and unlike before, a single purchase will take care of your entire stable of devices. You'll find some screenshots of the software below, as well as a PR crash course in 'personal cloud management' just after the break.

Gallery: Pogoplug OneView software update

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Cloud Engines updates Pogoplug's software-only version with OneView, enhanced iOS support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The new Time Capsules have finally hit the Apple Store and prices haven't changed -- now you just get more for your money. The 2TB model slides into the $299 slot while the 3TB takes over the $499 position.

Apple unveils updated Time Capsule, bumps storage to 3TB originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebackupbreaking newsnasnetwork attached storageNetworkAttachedStoragetbtime capsuletime machineTimeCapsuleTimeMachineTue, 21 Jun 2011 08:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Cloud Engines recalls potentially flammable Pogoplug Video (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/cloud-engines-recalls-potentially-flammable-pogoplug-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/cloud-engines-recalls-potentially-flammable-pogoplug-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/cloud-engines-recalls-potentially-flammable-pogoplug-video/#comments Looks like sharing videos over the cloud may be a risky task -- if you're using the box shown here on the left, that is. The Pogoplug Video hit the retail scene about two months ago, but Cloud Engines has already issued a recall after two devices nearly went up in flames. According to The Official Pogoplug Blog, the internal chip that handles video encoding can experience "thermal runaways" after long periods of use, which could cause the device to reach unsafe temperatures; this despite having a fan to keep things cool. The affected model numbers include Pogo P-11 through 14, and the company asks that owners get in contact to setup a return and refund. In the meantime, it also suggests that the units be unplugged -- a good idea if you want to avoid possibly burning the house down.

Update: It appears that Cloud Engines' initial statement has been condensed and slightly modified. Zenverge, the chip's manufacturer, has also informed us that the silicon itself isn't exactly the problem. The end result remains the same, however: this Pogoplug is too hot for video.

Cloud Engines recalls potentially flammable Pogoplug Video (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thinking about upgrading your iPad or iPhone just to add more storage for videos, photos and music? Kingston hopes to save the day with its Wi-Drive, a WiFi-enabled battery-powered storage device designed exclusively for use with iOS. Several factors make the pocket-sized device a tough sell, however, including its cost ($130 for 16GB, $175 for 32GB), and the fact that this otherwise clever content sharing contraption adds yet another gadget to your already crowded portable mix. We'd probably save up for a new, higher-capacity device before accessorizing our old gadgets, but a compact media server does seem like the perfect companion for a road trip, serving up HD videos and other content simultaneously to multiple devices using the free iOS app. This is strictly a content server -- while you can move move content off the drive and later transfer it back, there's no backup tool included, and Kingston says we shouldn't expect one in the future, either. Click past the break for our impressions of Kingston's flash-based server, due to hit stores later this month.

Gallery: Kingston Wi-Drive

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Kingston Wi-Drive wireless storage for iOS preview (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadapple iphoneapple ipodAppleIpadAppleIphoneAppleIpodhands-onimpressionsiosios appIosAppipadiphoneipodkingstonkingston wi-drivekingston widriveKingstonWi-driveKingstonWidrivenaspreviewvideowi-drivewidrivewirelesswireless hard driveWirelessHardDriveWed, 01 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC reveals Seagate GoFlex Satellite, a WiFi-capable battery-powered external hard drive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/fcc-reveals-seagate-goflex-satellite-a-wifi-capable-battery-pow/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/fcc-reveals-seagate-goflex-satellite-a-wifi-capable-battery-pow/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/14/fcc-reveals-seagate-goflex-satellite-a-wifi-capable-battery-pow/#comments For a purportedly doomed manufacturer of magnetic storage, Seagate sure is spinning some interesting ideas these days -- last year, we got modular, upgradable cables, and now the company's testing external hard drives that don't need pesky wires to function. According to filings, the Seagate GoFlex Satellite not only plays the network-attached-storage card with built-in 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, it's also got a 3.7V battery inside its case... making the product's name somewhat apt, don't you think? According to a leaked description, Seagate's also planning a companion iOS app called "GoFlex Media" to let your iDevices stream content directly from the device. Mind you, none of that means you won't be able to dock with your Satellite the old-fashioned way -- FCC docs also mention a USB 3.0 cable that delivers data and power simultaneously.

FCC reveals Seagate GoFlex Satellite, a WiFi-capable battery-powered external hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I'm a college student and we are updating our intranet / network capabilities at my fraternity. One idea is to create a network drive for backups for each member living in the house. We already have a network drive accessible by everyone wired in (about 40 people via Ethernet cable), so the raw storage and infrastructure is there. What is a good backup software that is cross-platform (Mac and Windows) and free or relatively cheap? Moreover, once the backup software is in place, what steps should be taken to ensure security of each members data? Thanks!"
Any software junkies (or frat admins) out there care to chime in? Seems like a common problem, actually, and we're more than confident that someone sticking to that 4.0 GPA has an answer. Toss yours in comments below.

Ask Engadget: best network backup solution for multiple computers? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>askask engadgetAskEngadgetbackupNASnetworknetworkingraidFri, 29 Apr 2011 22:32:00 EST<![CDATA[LCD-equipped Cisco REN301 Residential Gateway stops by FCC, reveals all its dirty secrets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/lcd-equipped-cisco-ren301-residential-gateway-stops-by-fcc-reve/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/lcd-equipped-cisco-ren301-residential-gateway-stops-by-fcc-reve/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/29/lcd-equipped-cisco-ren301-residential-gateway-stops-by-fcc-reve/#commentsCisco REN301 Residential Gateway Ah, the all too familiar WiFi troubleshooting dance: the network goes down, you dig through the closet for an Ethernet cable, saunter over to the router, jack yourself in, type in the IP address, and start poking around at your settings. Cisco's REN301 Residential Gateway (a fancy way of saying "router"), which just passed through the FCC, could make things at least a little bit easier thanks to its built-in LCD screen and capacitive touch controls. Wave your hand over the display to bring it to life and you can check the status of your connections, modify some basic settings, and peruse a log of calls that have come in over the SIP VoIP phone jacks. The REN301, which has a single band 802.11b/g/n radio, can also turn USB drives and SD cards into NAS storage -- the company even throws in a 32GB card to get you started. We don't have a price or release date, but since it's been splayed open for federal regulators we probably won't have to wait long. There's a couple of pics of the router's UI after the break.

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PogoPlug Video and Buffalo CloudStor now shipping, streaming your stuff all over the place originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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World Backup Day reminds you to backup your world, today originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backuphard driveHardDrivehddnasone-touch backupOne-touchBackuponline storageOnlineStorageraidrestorestoragetime machineTimeMachineworld backup dayWorldBackupDayThu, 31 Mar 2011 12:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best home backup solution?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/ask-engadget-best-home-backup-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/ask-engadget-best-home-backup-solution/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/ask-engadget-best-home-backup-solution/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Michel, who seems to be having difficulty sleeping without a decent backup solution in his home. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"It's been 6 years since the last Ask Engadget article on best home backup solution. Is there a good update yet? It's for PC, and I need to be able to disconnect the hard drive and plug it in, and navigate the folders like on my main PC. Thanks!"
Home backup solutions have come a long way over the years, but having one that also funtions as a conventional external drive cuts down your options somewhat. We're guessing this fellow is looking for something more akin to a Clickfree drive rather than a 5-bay NAS, so if you've got any recommendations in that area, shout 'em out in comments below.

Ask Engadget: best home backup solution? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Data Robotics launches Drobo for Business line

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Data Robotics launches Drobo for Business line, new 12-bay SAN option originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're really serious about flooding your home and / or workspace with your legally obtained digital movies and music -- and we mean, really serious -- QNAP's Turbo NAS is clearly worth a good look. The company's latest addition to the family (known as the TS-x12 line) sports a Marvell 1.2GHz CPU, 256MB of RAM, gigabit Ethernet ports, and the RAID and iSCSI support of its predecessors. Additionally, the TS-112 (single drive), TS-212 (dual drive) and TS-412 (you guessed it, four drives) include iOS WiFi and 3G streaming for your various Apple devices -- and it plays nicely with your PS3 and Xbox 360 via UPnP. Look for these bad boys this month, for a price to be announced. PR after the break.

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QNAP's new Turbo NAS line features iOS streaming via WiFi, 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Cirago launches CMC3200 media player, NUS2000 USB network storage link

Cirago launches CMC3200 media player, NUS2000 USB network storage link originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011Ces2011Ciragocmc3200hd streamerHdStreamerhome entertainmentHomeEntertainmentlink plusLinkPlusmedia streamerMediaStreamernasnetwork media streamernetwork storagenetwork storage linkNetworkMediaStreamerNetworkStorageNetworkStorageLinknus 2000nus1000Nus2000playonpogoplugremote accessRemoteAccessstreamerWed, 26 Jan 2011 07:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Promise's SmartStor Zero NAS streamer dumbs down DLNA for the iPad (hands-on)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/promises-smartstor-zero-nas-streamer-dumbs-down-dlna-for-the-ip/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/promises-smartstor-zero-nas-streamer-dumbs-down-dlna-for-the-ip/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/14/promises-smartstor-zero-nas-streamer-dumbs-down-dlna-for-the-ip/#comments CES 2011 might be over but we've still got a few gee-bees of data to get through before calling it quits. One nugget of unpublished glory is this SmartStor Zero NAS from Promise Technology. Now hold on... just because it's a DLNA 1.5 compliant Network Attached Storage device doesn't mean that it's complicated to use. Hell, even iOS users can join the DLNA streaming and media transfer party even though Apple is one of only a few major manufacturers missing from the alliance. Promise has purposely dumbed down this particular 1TB or 2TB NAS to make it suitable for use in any home where a "zero configuration" storage and media streamer is the priority. That's most households, come to think of it. Promise's Billy Harrison gave us a walkthrough of the highlights including a live demonstration of the free (for a limited time) SmartStor Fusion Stream app running on an iPad (and soon Android and Windows Phone 7 devices). Compared to many DLNA streamers that we've seen this one was dead simple to use and even allowed us to upload / download music, video, and photographs to / from the SmartStor Zero. Of course, other devices that support native DLNA upload and DLNA download (like the Droid X) will work right out of the box. Fusion Stream also supports media multitasking right inside the app. But hey, don't take our word for it, watch Bill lay down the truth after the break.

Continue reading Promise's SmartStor Zero NAS streamer dumbs down DLNA for the iPad (hands-on)

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If all you're looking for in an external hard drive is improved transfer speeds, Buffalo's got plenty of options there too, as it's revamped four tried-and-true units with USB 3.0. You can nab the blue SuperSpeed connector in a four-drive, 4TB or 8TB DriveStation Quad with up-to-225MB transfer rates starting at $630, a two-drive, 2TB or 4TB DriveStation Duo starting at $280, a single-drive DriveStation Axis with 1TB or 2TB starting at $100, or a more portable MiniStation Stealth in 500GB and 1TB capacities starting at $90. Speedy rotating magnetic platters, anyone? PR after the break.

Continue reading Buffalo launches an HDD into the PogoPlug clouds, outfits external storage lineup with USB 3.0

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Buffalocesces 2011ces2011cloudCloud Enginescloud storageCloudEnginesCloudStorCloudStorageDriveStationDriveStation Axisdrivestation duoDriveStation QuadDrivestationAxisDrivestationDuoDrivestationQuadexternal hard driveexternal hddExternalHardDriveExternalHddMinistationMinistation StealthMinistationStealthNASnetwork attached storageNetworkAttachedStoragePogoPlugRAIDstoragesuperspeed USBSuperspeedUsbUSB 3USB 3.0Usb3Usb3.0Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Iomega Personal Cloud devices host your data, not your water vapor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/iomega-personal-cloud-devices-host-your-data-not-your-water-vap/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/iomega-personal-cloud-devices-host-your-data-not-your-water-vap/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/iomega-personal-cloud-devices-host-your-data-not-your-water-vap/#comments Finally, a new flavor of Iomega that the EMC fanboys can find palatable. The bigger company consumed the smaller back in 2008 and, while we've seen plenty of products since then, none have really brought the two together like the new Personal Cloud edition of the Home Media Network Hard Drives. In theory, anyway. The idea here is that this is a smart NAS, creating your own little puff and hosting your data for general availability but avoiding the "careless computing" curse by retaining control of your data. It'll naturally play nice with the new Iomega TV and, if you buy two of the things, you can have one perform an automated remote backup to the other. That's the sort of feature that should make a tight-budgeted IT manager's ears perk up. How tight? The first two models of Iomega's Home Media Network Hard Drive Cloud Edition devices launch this month: 1TB for $169.99 and twice that for $229.99.

Gallery: Iomega Personal Cloud press shots

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Iomega Personal Cloud devices host your data, not your water vapor originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Synology DS1511+ does the 3TB-per-drive dance, backs up most of your neighborhood

Synology DS1511+ does the 3TB-per-drive dance, backs up most of your neighborhood originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Synology introduces DiskStation DS211+, review finds the plus stands for performance

Synology introduces DiskStation DS211+, review finds the plus stands for performance originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>diskstationds211dual-baynasnetwork attached storagenetwork-attached storageNetwork-attachedStorageNetworkAttachedStoragesynologyFri, 17 Dec 2010 01:01:00 EST<![CDATA[QNAP's TS-119P+ Turbo NAS offers a 'fashionably shiny design,' just one HDD bay]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/qnaps-ts-119p-turbo-nas-offers-a-fashionably-shiny-design-j/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/qnaps-ts-119p-turbo-nas-offers-a-fashionably-shiny-design-j/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/qnaps-ts-119p-turbo-nas-offers-a-fashionably-shiny-design-j/#commentsQNAP's TS-119P+ Turbo NAS offers a 'fashionably shiny design,' just one HDD bay When it comes to external storage, the amount of gloss provided by the enclosure in question is really of paramount importance. QNAP knows this, and so it is touting the new TS-119P+'s "fashionably shiny design" -- oh, and its single HDD bay, iSCSI support, 1.6GHz processor, and 512MB of RAM too. It pulls down just 12 watts of power while in operation, five while sleeping, and thanks to the bevy of software sharing apps that come along with the thing you can stream media files straight to your iPhone or Android device, even host your Windows AD to unify login accounts. QNAP isn't saying how much you'll pay for this combination of features and style, but expect it to ship next week. BYO storage, of course.

Update: Uwe wrote in to let us know that this is actually available now in Europe at a cost of around 240 €, which corresponds to about $325.

Gallery: QNAP TS-119P+ Turbo NAS

QNAP's TS-119P+ Turbo NAS offers a 'fashionably shiny design,' just one HDD bay originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>iscsinasnetwork attached storageNetworkAttachedStorageqnapts-119p+turbo nasTurboNasWed, 17 Nov 2010 09:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Data Robotics's Drobo S storage robot goes USB 3.0, starts at $800]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/data-roboticss-drobo-s-storage-robot-goes-usb-3-0-starts-at-8/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/data-roboticss-drobo-s-storage-robot-goes-usb-3-0-starts-at-8/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/data-roboticss-drobo-s-storage-robot-goes-usb-3-0-starts-at-8/#comments Talk about maintaining a pace. Nearly a year to the day after the introduction of the original Drobo S comes this: the Drobo S. Er, the second generation Drobo S. As you could probably surmise from the title above, the only notable difference in Data Robotics' newest storage robot is the addition of USB 3.0, but the triple interface ensures that eSATA and FireWire 800 users are also taken care of. Of course, USB 2.0 backwards compatibility is inbuilt, and while no theoretical speed figures are given, we're sure it's far quicker than the (now) prior version. It'll be sold starting today directly from the company, but beginning on November 18th, it'll also be featured on HP Small Business Direct. The (empty) base model will go for $799, while $1,299 buys you a five pack of 1TB HDDs, $1,549 gets you five 1.5TB HDDs and $1,799 lands you with five 2TB HDDs. In related news, Drobo Sync is now shipping in order to provide offsite backup to DroboPro FS units, and Billy Corgan still enjoys playing with Bluetooth speaker balls while on vacation. Crazy, right?

Data Robotics's Drobo S storage robot goes USB 3.0, starts at $800 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Data RoboticsDataRoboticsdrobodrobo fsdrobo sdrobo s usb 3.0Drobo SyncDroboFsDroboSDroboSUsb3.0DroboSyncesatafirewirefirewire 800Firewire800hard driveHardDrivehddnasoffsite backupOffsiteBackupRAIDstoragestorage robotStorageRobotsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbusbusb 3.0Usb3.0Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Verbatim's diminutive MediaShare Mini NAS: memory not included]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/verbatims-diminutive-mediashare-mini-nas-memory-not-included/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/verbatims-diminutive-mediashare-mini-nas-memory-not-included/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/12/verbatims-diminutive-mediashare-mini-nas-memory-not-included/#comments
Verbatim, whose business is memory (and whose name means "to reproduce word for word," by the way) has done a Rick Moranis job on its MediaShare NAS, resulting in the MediaShare Mini. One third the size of its predecessor, this guy retains its slight stature by going the Iomega iConnect route of eschewing on-board storage altogether for four USB ports (so it looks like you'll have to factor the four thumb drives into the purchase price). And like the full-size MediaShare NAS server, this bad boy supports remote access via HTTP, support for a number of handhelds (including the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, BlackBerry, Android, and Palm Pre), Facebook integration, DLNA-compliant media streaming, and more. Look for it now for an MSRP of $90.

Verbatim's diminutive MediaShare Mini NAS: memory not included originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>MediaSharemediashare miniMediashareMiniNASnetwork attached storageNetworkAttachedStorageserverstorageverbatimFri, 12 Nov 2010 13:50:00 EST<![CDATA[WD Live TV Hub media streamer / NAS leaks out of Best Buy with gigabit ethernet, 1TB hard drive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/wd-live-tv-hub-media-streamer-nas-leaks-out-of-best-buy-with-g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/wd-live-tv-hub-media-streamer-nas-leaks-out-of-best-buy-with-g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/16/wd-live-tv-hub-media-streamer-nas-leaks-out-of-best-buy-with-g/#comments Western Digital's got a few different media streamers to its name, but the only one with sizable internal storage was the pared-down Elements Play. No more, because the AVS Forums have stumbled upon a feature-packed alternative -- the WD TV Live Hub. Purchased at a Best Buy before the blue shirts realized their mistake, the slim new set-top comes with 1TB of storage, 1080p playback over HDMI 1.4, component and composite video out, optical S/PDIF, and all the internet connectivity you'd expect (including Netflix, Blockbuster, Pandora, YouTube and Facebook) over speedy gigabit ethernet. We don't know how robust the network-attached-storage functionality is, but the lucky owner of this box says it serves up iTunes and DLNA and can function as a network share, just like the My Book Live. Not too shabby for $229, eh? Find plenty more pics and a list of supported formats at our source link.

[Thanks, Arjun]

WD Live TV Hub media streamer / NAS leaks out of Best Buy with gigabit ethernet, 1TB hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Oct 2010 20:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.5-inch hdd2.5-inchHddhard driveHardDrivehd streamerHdStreamermedia streamerMediaStreamernasnetwork attached storageNetworkAttachedStorageset top boxset-top boxSet-topBoxSetTopBoxstbstreamerstreamingWDWD TV LiveWD TV Live HubWdTvLiveWdTvLiveHubWestern DigitalWesternDigitalSat, 16 Oct 2010 20:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Buffalo gets snazzy with LinkStation V-Series NAS drives]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/buffalo-gets-snazzy-with-linkstation-v-series-nas-drives/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/buffalo-gets-snazzy-with-linkstation-v-series-nas-drives/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/buffalo-gets-snazzy-with-linkstation-v-series-nas-drives/#comments Look, we've all been there -- you cruise home to hang with mom and pops, and one of the two asks if they can see those vacation images you took of the grandkids last month. "They're on my hard drive at home," you reply. Weeping commences, and your mum in particular scolds you for not "getting with the program" and "investing in a NAS drive." It's about time you listened, don'tcha think? Buffalo does, as it has just revealed a trio of new LinkStation drives (Pro, Pro Duo, Pro Quad) in the V-series ranging from 1TB to 8TB in size. The whole family looks mighty stylish for a Buffalo, and they're all eager and willing to stream to DLNA-certified devices (hello, PS3 and Xbox 360!). The company claims that all three members -- which sport a 1.6GHz CPU -- can hit transfer speeds up to 76MB/sec, and a gratis WebAccess app enables you to pull up those images for gramps with your iPhone or iPad. The whole lot is available now starting at $189.99 (topping out at a whopping $1,039.99), and given that we both know you've know been schooled... well, let's just say a new level of expectations have been set. Don't blow it.

Continue reading Buffalo gets snazzy with LinkStation V-Series NAS drives

Buffalo gets snazzy with LinkStation V-Series NAS drives originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Buffalohard driveHardDrivehddlinkstationlinkstation prolinkstation pro duolinkstation pro quadlinkstation v-seriesLinkstationProLinkstationProDuoLinkstationProQuadLinkstationV-seriesLS-V1.0TLLS-V2.0TLLS-WV2.0TLR1LS-WV4.0TLR1nasnetwork storageNetworkStoragestorageWed, 13 Oct 2010 14:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Pogoplug Pro enables remote access to four USB hard drives, adds inbuilt WiFi]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/pogoplug-pro-enables-remote-access-to-four-usb-hard-drives-adds/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/pogoplug-pro-enables-remote-access-to-four-usb-hard-drives-adds/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/pogoplug-pro-enables-remote-access-to-four-usb-hard-drives-adds/#comments Hey, Cloud Engines -- don't say we never told you pink was a bad idea. The next generation Pogoplug has launched this afternoon, bringing with it a refreshing color change and a badly-needed WiFi module within. For all intents and purposes, the Pogoplug Pro (which, oddly enough, is a consumer device) has four USB ports and allows all four of 'em to be accessed remotely so long as your ISP provides a suitable upload speed. Users can even access content on a variety of smartphones, with apps for the iPhone, Android, iPad, BlackBerry, and webOS being readily available. The inclusion of WiFi enables users to set this up wherever their hard drives are (rather than where their router is), and if you're sold already, you can snag one today at Best Buy (in-store or online) for $99.

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Continue reading Pogoplug Pro enables remote access to four USB hard drives, adds inbuilt WiFi

Pogoplug Pro enables remote access to four USB hard drives, adds inbuilt WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Cloud EnginesCloudEngineshard driveHardDrivehddnasnetwork storageNetworkStoragePogoplugPogoplug ProPogoplugProstoragewifiMon, 11 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Western Digital debuts My Book Live NAS / media streamer, revamped My Photos app]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/western-digital-debuts-my-book-live-nas-media-streamer-revamp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/western-digital-debuts-my-book-live-nas-media-streamer-revamp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/western-digital-debuts-my-book-live-nas-media-streamer-revamp/#comments The My Book Live definitely doesn't mark Western Digital's first foray into the world of connected storage, but the devil's in the details on this one. The company's newly released network drive falls into the budget-friendly My Book line, but promises access to files at up 100Mbps, or triple the speed of standard USB 2.0 units. Additionally, Apple Time Machine support comes baked in from the factory, and there's also an integrated DLNA-compatible media server that can stream photos, videos and audio through any number of devices (WD TV Live Plus HD, Xbox 360, your Blu-ray player, a PlayStation 3, etc.). It'll also double (triple?) as an iTunes music server, and when paired with the company's refreshed WD Photos app -- which is now optimized for iPad and iPhone 4 -- users can flip through their photo albums remotely. The My Book Live is now available for $169.99 (1TB) / $229.99 (2TB), and the aforementioned app can be sucked down as we speak from the action-packed App Store.

Gallery: Western Digital debuts My Book Live NAS / media streamer, revamped My Photos app

Western Digital debuts My Book Live NAS / media streamer, revamped My Photos app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's the thing: this automatic offsite sync only works with a pair of DroboPro FS devices, so you'll need to pick up two from the start and have 'em shipped to different addresses if you're interested in taking advantage. The good news, however, is that an intelligent syncing system specifically scans for minute file changes, so if you only change two cells in a 105MB Excel chart, only a few chunks of data will have to fly over your network rather than resending and overwriting the entire 105MB file. As for pricing? Given that these are meant for small biz, it's up there -- the empty base unit goes for $1,999, while at 8TB model (2TB x 4) lists for $2,699 and a 16TB behemoth (2TB x 8) sells for $3,299. The company also has plans to sell a two-device bundle (16TB x 2 units) for $6,399, aiming this at folks who want an offsite solution from the get-go. The box itself is available today from CDW, B&H and a few other e-tailers, and even if you're not feeling spendy, you can hit that More Coverage link for a chance to win yourself a gratis Drobo FS. It's a win-win, we tell ya.

Gallery: DroboPro FS press photos and data sheet

Continue reading Data Robotics debuts 8-bay DroboPro FS with automatic offsite backup option

Data Robotics debuts 8-bay DroboPro FS with automatic offsite backup option originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>backupData RoboticsDataRoboticsdrobodrobo fsDroboFsdroboprodrobopro fsDroboproFshard driveHardDrivehddNASnetwork storageNetworkStoragesmall businessSmallBusinessstorageTue, 05 Oct 2010 01:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Seagate tosses 3TB hard drives into BlackArmor NAS, stores a digital boatload]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/03/seagate-tosses-3tb-hard-drives-into-blackarmor-nas-stores-a-dig/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/03/seagate-tosses-3tb-hard-drives-into-blackarmor-nas-stores-a-dig/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/03/seagate-tosses-3tb-hard-drives-into-blackarmor-nas-stores-a-dig/#comments It wasn't that long ago that an entire network attached storage box held just 3TB, but now that Seagate's reached that capacity with a single five-platter drive, the NAS are getting larger in turn. Though you can't buy a 3TB Barracuda XT all by its lonesome, you can today order four of them direct from Seagate in a BlackArmor NAS 440 with RAID 5, for the presumably reasonable price of $1,899. If that's too rich for your local area network's blood, however, we hear there'll also be a 6TB NAS 220 unit with a pair of disks for a penny under $650. Let's just hope the giant fan on the back of this box keeps those suckers cool.

Continue reading Seagate tosses 3TB hard drives into BlackArmor NAS, stores a digital boatload

Seagate tosses 3TB hard drives into BlackArmor NAS, stores a digital boatload originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Oct 2010 05:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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