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SMALL-BUSINESS STORAGE
NAS Boxes for Small Biz For any small business, the need for reliable storage cannot be underestimated. Sure, the cloud offers a good offsite solution for many companies, but what if your Internet connection goes down (or is otherwise unreliable)? Having a good onsite storage solution that’s accessible from multiple locations will ensure that your vital data stays safe and confidential. Here are three new entries in the network attached stor-
age (NAS) market we’ve recently reviewed at PC Labs. Acer Aspire easyStore H340 The easyStore H340 is a NAS device that supports up to 4 terabytes. It is quiet, small enough to fit on your desk, and runs only the basic features of Windows Home Server (WHS). Though this NAS device offers some welcome conveniences, such as support for
Acer Aspire easyStore H340 $400 street L l l m m
PROS Simple-to-use Windows Home Server interface. CONS Networking nightmare if your PC cannot detect NAS with UPnP. Remote access difficult to setup. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
36 PC MAGAZINE DIGITAL EDITION NOVEMBER 2009
Product name in RED indicates Editors’ Choice.
