Network storage solution..?

[BrotherMuzone]

Hi all,

I have a Macbook that I want to back up using time machine, but I don't want to buy another time capsule from Apple as they tend to fail on me. Can anyone recommend a good network drive that I can use to automatically back up data but also store music/movies and steam games on? Also, would I be able to stream movies and steam games from a network drive wirelessly?

PS I have a couple of 2TB 3.5" HDD already from a previous PC.

Thanks!

 

[BrotherMuzone]

If you are wanting something quick and easy to set up and on a budget then the share centre from D-link will do all that you need.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-003-DL&groupid=46&catid=2125&subcat=2816

it supports time machine back up and can run as your iTunes server if needed. It will take 2 SATA drives and will raid them for you as well. It is quick and easy to set up as well. Plus it is on offer at the moment for £44.99 on pre-order. Stock due tomorrow.

Anthony

Fantastic, but could you explain to me the differences between the D-link NAS and this one by Synology http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-018-SY

Thanks

 

[BrotherMuzone]

The Synology has great reviews and is in budget. Would I be able to use two HDDs, one for a time machine backup and the other for general storage ? i.e. no RAID 0/1?