Network Storage Device

[ManicMongoose]

Hi all

I am looking to buy a new network storage drive but I am not sure which one to get. I have listed my two favorites so far below. They are fairly similar but have a few differences. For example, the Maxtor looks to be easier to install but the NetDisk is much more secure. I just had a few questions before I pick one to buy. How important is it that the drive is secure? Are networked drives easy to hack into (I would have this plugged into a wireless network)? Does anyone have any experience with either one of these drives or if not do you have experience with a good drive that you would recommend? Thanks for your help.

NetDisk Portable 400GB External Hard Drive (NDU10-400)

Maxtor 320GB Shared Storage II (STM303204SSAB0G-RK)

 

[kevnich2]

How much disk space do you need and what is it going to be used for?

 

[ManicMongoose]

Just a quick update on this for anyone who cares.

I picked one up and have had it for a few days so far and just wanted to let everyone know how it worked. I chose the NetDisk storage device being sold by J&R Music and Computer (not trying to plug J&R just saying where I got it from) right now. Anyways, it works great so far. I moved all my movies and music onto it since my desktop?s hard drives were getting to full. Now I can access all of the movies and music from my desktop or laptop from anywhere in the apartment as long as they are connected to my network. The movies stream in just fine under the wireless connection. The only problem I have noticed so far is that my computer doesn?t always pick up the drive over wireless. This is pretty easily solved by just mounting the drive again, which takes about 3 minutes.

If you are in the market for something like this then I suggest you at least look at this one. The name and model number is below.

Klegg Electronics KNDM-250 Netdisk Mega 250GB External Hard Drive

 

[JackMDS]

And why this is better than the Maxtor?