PC Magazine - 2009 11.pdf - Libertad Zero

FIRST looks businessSMALL-BUSINESS STORAGENAS Boxes forSmall BizFor any small business, the need for reliablestorage cannot be underestimated.Sure, the cloud offers a good offsite solutionfor many companies, but what if yourInternet connection goes down (or is otherwiseunreliable)? Having a good onsite storagesolution that’s accessible from multiplelocations will ensure that your vital datastays safe and confidential. Here are threenew entries in the network attached storage(NAS) market we’ve recently reviewedat PC Labs.Acer Aspire easyStore H340The easyStore H340 is a NAS device thatsupports up to 4 terabytes. It is quiet, smallenough to fit on your desk, and runs onlythe basic features of Windows Home Server(WHS). Though this NAS device offers somewelcome conveniences, such as support forAcer Aspire easyStoreH340$400 streetL l l m mPROS Simple-to-use WindowsHome Server interface.CONS Networking nightmareif your PC cannot detect NASwith UPnP. Remote access difficultto setup.CLICK HERE FOR MORE36 PC MAGAZINE DIGITAL EDITION NOVEMBER 2009Product name in RED indicates Editors’ Choice.