Robert Nagle
June 14th, 2006, 06:45 AM
Hi, I'm trying to create a backup storage device. Occasionally I will share larger files on it, although the main files for editing will be on the main drive.
I was looking into network attached storage solutions (both wireless and wired). I have a desktop I use for video editing and another laptop for dual booting and programming. I already possess one USB hard drive, a Lacie, and it has served me well.
Here are my options:
1)Buy a network attached storage solution, probably Buffalo Linkstation 300 gig. This is ethernet, not wireless. It contains Dual USB 2.0 ports for attaching additional storage. $250-300
2)Buy another USB hard drive, formatted as NTFS for my desktop (and using the current one for my laptop). I could probably get one for $150-160.
That's $100 cost saving, money I could easily spend elsewhere. Can anyone think of a reason why the NAS option would be worth the extra money?
Here's what I have come up with:
1)consolidated storage space for both my machines makes it easier to keep track of my backups. (Remember I could add the usb to my NAS), so we're talking about 500 gig total).
2)extensibility (although I could easily add these two hard drives to whatever NAS solution I go for later).
3)hideability. I can hide it somewhere (so I were robbed, they probably would overlook the drive (although if it's connected via ethernet, I may not be able to hide it that well.
4)better ability to share files between both machines. (I don't use a lot of files on both machines, but occasionally I do (also it would be nice to be able to view vids/listen to mp3s from the same drive. (although I could create a share).
5)NAS sometimes come with bundled tools.
What solutions have people here gone with?
I was looking into network attached storage solutions (both wireless and wired). I have a desktop I use for video editing and another laptop for dual booting and programming. I already possess one USB hard drive, a Lacie, and it has served me well.
Here are my options:
1)Buy a network attached storage solution, probably Buffalo Linkstation 300 gig. This is ethernet, not wireless. It contains Dual USB 2.0 ports for attaching additional storage. $250-300
2)Buy another USB hard drive, formatted as NTFS for my desktop (and using the current one for my laptop). I could probably get one for $150-160.
That's $100 cost saving, money I could easily spend elsewhere. Can anyone think of a reason why the NAS option would be worth the extra money?
Here's what I have come up with:
1)consolidated storage space for both my machines makes it easier to keep track of my backups. (Remember I could add the usb to my NAS), so we're talking about 500 gig total).
2)extensibility (although I could easily add these two hard drives to whatever NAS solution I go for later).
3)hideability. I can hide it somewhere (so I were robbed, they probably would overlook the drive (although if it's connected via ethernet, I may not be able to hide it that well.
4)better ability to share files between both machines. (I don't use a lot of files on both machines, but occasionally I do (also it would be nice to be able to view vids/listen to mp3s from the same drive. (although I could create a share).
5)NAS sometimes come with bundled tools.
What solutions have people here gone with?