Cheap NAS

fatherdougal · 7 Nov 2007 at 19:40

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a cheap ethernet equipped HD to plug into my router to allow me to backup my files from 1 desktop, a laptop, a PS3 and a mac. It doesn't need to be huge (320gb and above) and I guess that the deciding factor is really price, I've had an expensive couple of months of tech buying

Any suggestions gratefully recieved.

Thanks

JayMax · 7 Nov 2007 at 23:12

Build your own? FreeNas on an old PIII for example?
If you're looking for bang for the buck and configurability it can't be beaten.
The only way I see the ready made solutions being better is size/looks.

simonnance · 7 Nov 2007 at 23:58

i have one of these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-030-FC&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=707

Paul11 · 8 Nov 2007 at 12:55

for price you cant beat the ready made all in one solutions.

like the one above

Gimpymoo · 8 Nov 2007 at 13:04

JayMax said:
Build your own? FreeNas on an old PIII for example?
If you're looking for bang for the buck and configurability it can't be beaten.
The only way I see the ready made solutions being better is size/looks.

Have to agree.

Definitely more bang for buck.

That FREENAS looks great. Can it be configured to run off a wireless network?

simonnance · 8 Nov 2007 at 13:23

yup, mines on my Netgear DG834N

fatherdougal · 8 Nov 2007 at 17:10

Think that it would be just about acceptable to 'clutter up the house' with something small but plugging in even a mini-atx size computer in the living room of our house would not go down well.

How do people find the Freecom's? Quiet? Easy to use?

Cheers