Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive

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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

"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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Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive Review

Meets the Consumer Backup Need

★★★★☆

4.0

"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

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Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive Review

Great, flexible, versatile, little box.

★★★★★

5.0

"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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Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive Review

Great product

★★★★★

5.0

"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

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Buffalo 500 GB LinkStation Mini Network Hard Drive Reviews

Small, quiet pretty good

Meets the Consumer Backup Need

Great, flexible, versatile, little box.

As Advertised!!!

Great product

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