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TRENDnet TS-S402 NAS Review Trendnet  TS-S402  NAS
[10/07/09 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we are going to talk about 2-Bay SATA I/II Network Storage Enclosure from TRENDnet that is claimed to enable you to share documents, music, videos and more over the network — fast with the convenience of a gigabit connection.

Synology Disk Station DS509+ Network Attached Storage Device Review
[08/26/09 | by Hugh Barros]

This solution promises PC server equivalent performance for efficient data sharing and backup. It is supposed to suit perfectly for cross platform sharing, secure server backup, Windows ADS integration, business mail server, and corporate surveillance. Read more in our review!

Thecus N4100PRO NAS Server Review
[07/17/09 | by Hugh Barros]

In our new article we are going to introduce to you a new 4-bay NAS from Thecus. With powerful new RAID options, a built-in LCD, and improved data throughput, the N4100PRO promises increased usability, functionality, and performance.

Promise SmartStor NS4600 Review
[07/03/09 | by Hugh Barros]

Promise Company famous for its RAID controllers has been working very hard on entering the NAS market lately. Today we are going to talk about their new four-drive NAS that according to the manufacturer delivers Enterprise-Class RAID technology for Home, SOHO and Small Business.

ASUS RT-N15 Gigabit N Wireless Router Review
[06/18/09 | by Platon Scheblykin]

We would like to check out a router from ASUS with SuperSpeedN support ensuring up to 300Mbps data rate that promises seamless multimedia stream. It features four Gigabit ports and offers superior user-friendly interface. But what about performance? Read more in our review!

Edimax BR-6574n Wireless Gigabit Broadband Router Review
[05/12/09 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we will talk about a high cost-efficiency router for Small office / Home office users that promises excellent performance and intuitive convenient user experience. Let’s find out more from our today’s review.

QNAP TS-439 Pro Turbo NAS Review
[04/29/09 | by Hugh Barros]

Today we are going to review a new 4-bay network attached storage solution featuring advanced RAID data protection, built-in iSCSI target service, AES 256-bit volume-based encryption, and hot-swappable hard drive design. Read more in our new review!

Synology Disk Station DS209+ Network Attached Storage Device Review
[03/30/09 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Synology DS209+ with its 800MHz CPU and 512MB RAM is expected to deliver impressive performance, bring forth the concept of energy saving with Power On/Off design, and offer variable RAID management. It also features 3-speed smart fan control that should ensure a cool and quiet NAS server in the office environments. Let’s find out if it is really so!

Affordable Home NAS: D-Link DNS-313 Review
[02/27/09 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Todayw e are going to talk about 1-Bay SATA Network Storage Enclosure from D-Link called DNS-313. It accommodates one 3.5” SATA hard drive. It also accepts a USB connection, to serve as Direct Attached Storage (DAS) for any computer. Read more in our review!

Level One N_One 11n Wireless Broadband Router Review
[12/16/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

The manufacturer promises that with this router we get performance and style in a single device. With advanced MIMO technology using 3 antennas, users should benefit from its throughput at long distances, signal multiplexing, and reduced wireless dead zones. Let’s find out if it is really so!

Linksys WRT350N: Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link
[12/12/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we are going to discuss the Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link from Linksys that combines four devices in one box: the Wireless Access Point, a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Switch, the router and Storage Link that lets you easily add gigabytes of storage space onto your network. Read our review for details.

QNAP TS-109 Pro II NAS Review
[10/07/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we are going to talk about QNAP latest all-in-one TS-109 Pro II network-attached storage device. This device is positioned as a great solution for SOHO users as it offers high stability even when there are multiple simultaneous accesses to the services. Read more in our review!

Trendnet TEW-672GR Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Review
[09/23/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we are going to review 300Mbps dual band wireless N Gigabit router from Trendnet that should offer up to 14x the speed and 6x the coverage of the wireless g connection. It features Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology, advanced wireless encryption and a manual on/off wireless switch. Read more in our review!

Promise SmartStor NS2300N Home Digital Media Server Review
[09/09/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

We continue talking about NAS solutions. Today we will introduce to you a NAS system from Promise that belongs to the new SmartStor product family. Read more in our new review!

Synology DS207+ SATA NAS Server Review
[09/05/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

DS207+ is designed with Windows ADS authentication, USB printer sharing, dynamic website hosting, and data backup. In our today’s review we are going to take a closer look at this award-winning solution.

Wireless N Gigabit Router from Trendnet: TEW-633GR Review
[07/21/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

We are going to discuss a bundle from Trendnet including a 300Mbps Gigabit router supporting 802.11n (draft) standard and a Wireless N PC Card - TEW-621PC. Learn more about these products from our detailed review.

D-Link RangeBooster N USB Adapter Review
[05/28/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we are going to talk about a solution from D-Link that is a draft 802.11n compliant wireless client for your desktop or notebook PC. The manufacturer claims that it delivers up to 12x faster speeds and 4x farther range than an 802.11g network while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b networks. We are going to check it out in our new review.

Edimax EnduraLINK BR-724 DualWAN Inbound & Outbound Load-Balancing Router Review
[05/26/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we are going to check out a router with two WAN ports and ability to distribute the load between them. Find out how well this Load Balancing technology is implemented in the solution from Edimax.

Network Storage System with 2 Bays: Linksys NAS200 Review
[04/13/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

Today we are going to discuss an Ethernet connected network storage device with two available SATA hard drive bays that features advanced backup software and built-in media server for streaming to PC or UPnP AV digital media adapter. With a very appealing price point this NAS solution from Linksys may turn out a very good choice. Let’s see if it is true.

300Mbps Wireless N USB 2.0 Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-624UB Review
[02/26/08 | by Platon Scheblykin]

According to the manufacturer, this 300Mbps Wireless N USB 2.0 Adapter seamlessly connects to your wireless network without performance degradation. But is it really so? Let’s find out from our review of this USB adapter supporting 802.11n draft standard.