Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive

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  • Quiet (2)
  • Affordable (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Easy setup (1)
  • Easy to install (1)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Simple (1)
  • Versatile (1)
  • Very much worth the money (1)
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  • Runs hot (1)

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  • As an extra drive (1)
  • Automatic backups (1)
  • Back-up (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Laptops (1)
  • Multimedia (1)
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Buffalo LinkStation Mini 2.5" compact network attached storage is the first NAS in the world using 2.5" hard disks. Its small size- fan less operation and low noise makes it an ideal storage solution for anywhere in your home. Auto Power on/off function enables the LinkStation to turn off automatically when you shut down the last PC or laptop with installed NAS Navigator software. With Web Access feature- you can access your digital library simply- and from anywhere.Small- silent- low power consumption- LinkStation Mini is the most feature rich- complete- compact and advanced consumer NAS solution.

Specification Description
Model LS-WS500GL/R1, LSWS500GLR1
UPC 747464116259
Computer Compatibility PC and Macintosh
Connection External
Drive Capacity 500GB
Port Compatibility USB / Ethernet RJ45
Product Type Network Hard Drive
Storage Capacity 500GB
Type of Drive Hard Drive / Ethernet Network Drive

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Last update: Nov 19, 2009

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Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive Review

Small, quiet pretty good

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Quiet

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I have been using the linkstation mini to back up my work files at a small office and provide off site access to them. It works as advertised but, be cautious of a subtle lack vs. its bigger brothers. It does not support FTP. This means transferring files one at a time from the web interface.



It …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 19 2009
ForeDeck
San Carlos, CA
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Price: $177.95
 

Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive Review

Meets the Consumer Backup Need

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easy To Manage
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Runs Hot

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Small Networks
 

"This product satisfied the following needs:

(1) Networked (FTP/SMB, etc)

(2) Quiet

(3) Basic redundancy (RAID 1)

(4) Cheap (though not relative to capacity)



There has been a hole in the product space for these devices for some time that I think this fills. I didn't need 4 drive arrays, I did …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 15 2009
Penury
Ann Arbor, MI
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $177.95
 

Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive Review

Great, flexible, versatile, little box.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Quiet
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Backup
  • Laptops
  • Multimedia
 

"What a nifty little box. We've got a batch of laptops in our house and, prior to this box, we had a nightmare where the one that held the majority of our pictures, music, and documents died. I recovered the laptop's HD with an external USB case and transferred all that data off onto this box. Now …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 7 2008
Dan
Greater Boston area.
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Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive Review

As Advertised!!!

★★★★★
5.0

"Pros

Compact size, runs at very cool temps while lacking any noticable fan noise, sleek design, very easy to use, and compatible with computers anywhere from 7 yrs old to brand spanking new



Cons

None really, but if I had to name something, the inability to connect directly to a PC/laptop via USB; …"  Read Full Review »

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Dec 28 2008
joplincop
Joplin, MO
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Price: $199.99
 
 

Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive Review

Great product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Affordable
  • Simple
  • Very much worth the money

    Cons

  • None that I can think of

    Best Uses

  • As an extra drive
  • Automatic backups
 

"So easy to install i couldent believe it.

Just hook it up anywhere on your network, Pop the disc in and within 5 minutes its up and running.

Also comes with great buckup software.

(for use with home network only)

For my windows server 2003 network i had to buy the pro version of memeo software b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 12 2009
Dan
Quebec Canada
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