NAS Storage For Home Use

[Skunk Workz]

Originally Posted by markjames68

Absolutely. But if you can get a quad core for a few bucks more unless you are wanting to keep power at a minimum it's not a big deal. I almost never buy anything less than a quad anymore.

Good point ... I bought mine (3225) when it was new, so there was still a $100 difference between the i3 and i5, and since it was specifically for an HTPC I didn't really need the extra power.

[markjames68]

The i3-3225 is a GREAT CPU for a dual core. Exceeds the AMD quad cores of its day.

[emcee squared]

Originally Posted by skinsguy37

Anyone have any advice on a good NAS storage device for home use? I don't necessarily need the best of the best, or the most expensive. Would like something that I can back up all my music CDs, movies, and pictures on, and be able to share it with all our home devices, and maybe even access it outside the home.

Was reading up on some NAS storage devices from Buffalo and Netgear. Looking for "real world" experience.

I have a Seagate Personal Cloud (of whatever they call it) and it does the job fine. It wasn't painless to setup because of some network issues, but after the teething issues, it is acceptable. I'm always able to access my data from any location, provided the electricity is on at home. I have the Plex media server installed too, so I can stream movies, TV, etc., to my TV or phone.

Overall: 7.5/10