Buffalo Technology LinkStation Live™ HS-DH500GL 500 GB Network Storage Server

Pros: Size of hard drive, speed of transfers, easy to follow software setup

Cons: Heat issues, potential firmware loss with power surges.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a simple network storage device, give this one strong consideration.

Review: With all of my music, photos and documents that I've gathered over the years, I wanted a central storage to connect all six of my computers so I could access them from anywhere in the house, and even on my back porch if need be. I was very familiar with ...

Pros: Works with macs and pc's

Cons: Had to print manual.

Review: I almost did not buy this based on some of the reviews online, but it seeded to do everything I needed so i gave it a shot. This piece works great, set up was simple, I could have done it with my eyes closed. I have 3 macs and 1 pc all hit the network ...

Pros: Lot of drive space for the market price, small footprint, easy to set up.

Cons: Tough to find downside unless you get a bad unit.

The Bottom Line: An IP-based NAS solution is ideal for any household needing a lot of storage for devices running different OS.

Review: If you have a home network with multiple computers running multiple operating systems and are looking for a comprehensive, simple storage solution, then the Buffalo LinkStation Live 500MB NAS may really delight you. For the $200.00 I paid for the ...

Pros: Works out of the box for Windows, Apple, Linux. Easy Web browser based configuration utility.

Cons: Slow. Shouldn't be used for transfer-intensive uses.

The Bottom Line: Essential and reliable for centralized network backup.

Review: Wow. This Network Attached Storage device has transformed my home network. I have 7 computers at home: 4 laptops (one for each member of the family), two for my small business, and one for my home security/home automation. ...