Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Backing It Up At Home: The Seagate GoFlex Home Network Storage System
Posted by Jon Westfall in "Digital Home Hardware & Accessories" @ 07:00 AM
Product Category: Network Attached Storage System
Manufacturer: Seagate
Where to Buy: Amazon [Affiliate]
Price: $159.00 USD
System Requirements: Router with an available Ethernet port–WiFi router required for wireless file access and backup; Internet connection for activation and Internet file sharing; Internet Explorer® 7, Firefox® 3.x, Chrome 4.x, Safari® 3, or later web browser; Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP or Mac OS® X 10.4.9 or later operating system, and, of course, data needing to be stored.
Specifications: 3.13in L x 5.31in W x 6.75in H (80mm x 135mm x 171mm). Weight: 2.81lb (1.28kg); Available in 1 TB and 2 TB sizes.
Pros:
- Small & Self Contained;
- Basic Backup Software Included;
- USB Port.
Cons:
- Administrative Interface Is Not User Friendly;
- Flaky Time Machine Backups;
- Lack of SSH Access.
Summary: Seagate's GoFlex Home Provides a bare-bones Network Attached Storage (NAS) System for a reasonable price. It's set-and-forget configuration lets you rest easy knowing your backups are done automatically in the background while you work or sleep. But does it do enough for hardcore users? And will it keep normal users safe? Read more...
