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The LG N2R1 is a wireless Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device announced by LG at the 2009 CEDIA EXPO as a direct competitor to Apple’s Time Capsule. They both offer the same storage, but LG’s NAS is compatible with Windows, Linux, AND Mac platforms. It includes a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Discs) configuration for automatic backup/storage/replication of data — thereby ensuring that treasured family photos and music are kept safeguarded — and an integrated DVD player/rewriter. More importantly, it sports wireless 802.11g connectivity, allowing consumers access to the device through their pre-installed at-home network. Included also is a MyMedia feature, which enables users to directly access stored media through any DLNA-certified media player.
MSRP $299.00
Release date September, 2009
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Features
- Network-Attached Storage
- RAID configuration
- DVD Player/Rewriter
- 802.11g Wireless
- MyMedia Feature
- Win/Linux/Mac Compatibility
Model Options
- LG N2R1 | 1TB - $299.00
- LG N2R1 | 2TB - $399.00
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Competitors
MSRP $299.00
Released January, 2001
Pros
- dual band ensures backward compatibility without throttling faster devices
- works seamlessly with Apples award winning Time Machine software
- up to 2 TB internal storage
- acts as wireless host for usb printer or external drive
- 3 gigabite ethernet ports for wired networking
Cons
- time machine software unavailable on other operating systems
LG N2R1
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Apple Time Capsule
100%
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- eSATA port for expansion or backups
- fanless - quiet, cannot break down / fail
- energy efficient - much more energy bill / environment friendly than a full PC / file server
Cons
- high price for a single drive NAS
- documentation is not user friendly - written for advanced users
- single drive - no automatic RAID redundancy
LG N2R1
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QNAP TS-119
MSRP $299.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- dual drive enclosure with support for RAID 0 or 1
- built-in DLNA media server
- slick aesthetic
- low power consumption - 14w
Cons
- expensive for a diskless enclosure
- not compatible with 2.5" SATA drives
LG N2R1
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QNAP TS-210
MSRP $229.99
Released September, 2009
Pros
- DKNA compatible
- capacious
- additional internal SATA slot for redundant RAID-1 (mirroring)
- 3-year warranty
Cons
- online service integration (beyond Facebook) actually requires Premium Service subscription
- no RAID-0 or second drive storage expansion support - RAID-1 is forced!
LG N2R1
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Netgear Stora MS2110
MSRP $299.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- sleek looking
- room for two SATA drives
- can utilize gigabit speeds (not just 100mbit)
Cons
- no LCD screen or card reader (as found on the higher end unit)
- User interface requires Flash and does not work well on Linux browsers.
- No ability to dynamically down-size partitions.
LG N2R1
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Linksys NMH305
MSRP $299.99
Released April, 2009
The Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro Duo is a portable Network-Storage Device featuring dual 2.5” HDDs. A step up from the compact/lightweight LinkStation Mini, it supports RAID 0 (Stripping w/Redundancy), RAID 1 (Mirrowing), AND JBOD (Separate Drive Letters). Like its predecessor, it connects via 10/100/1000 Ethernet or USB 2.0 to PCs, Macintoshes, and DLNA media...
LG N2R1
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Buffalo Technology LinkStation Pro Duo
MSRP $349.99
Released January, 2009
The Linksys NMH405 is a part of the Linksys by Cisco Media hub. The hub is designed to help consumers access their music, video, and digital photos while simplifying consumer interaction and ability to access their information. The Media hub gathers, presents and organizes data from various devices and makes it accessible at the...
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Linksys NMH405
MSRP $399.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- high speed gigabit network interface
- very quiet - silent for the most part
- dual USB jacks for further expansion
Cons
- different drives have been found by multiple reviewers - impossible to tell which yours might come with
- takes a ridiculous amount of time to re-build
RAID arrays
- does not support hot-swapping
LG N2R1
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Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad
MSRP $399.99
Released October, 2008
Pros
- LCD Screen is actually quite helpful, displays up to 12 useful statements
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet
- Comprehensive web-based interface
- Inexpensive for the capacity and power
Cons
- Doesn't breathe too well, needs space to keep cool
- Requires initialization through Windows
LG N2R1
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Thecus N4100Pro
Reviews
September 16, 2009
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Pros
- saves space, energy - does not require an online PC host to serve files over a home network
- compatible with a variety of operating systems
- slick aesthetic
- integrated DVD burner for backing up or loading data from/to the device
- reasonably priced
- DLNA-compliant
- built in memory card reader and USB port for instantaneous backups
- built in wireless G
Cons
- wireless G is slower for larger / mass file transfers - should be wireless N compatible
- limited to 2 drives - not compatible with more advanced RAID configurations
- only available up to 2GB in size
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September 24, 2009
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Pros
- saves space, energy - does not require an online PC host to serve files over a home network
- compatible with a variety of operating systems
- slick aesthetic
- integrated DVD burner for backing up or loading data from/to the device
- reasonably priced
Cons
- wireless G is slower for larger / mass file transfers - should be wireless N compatible
- limited to 2 drives - not compatible with more advanced RAID configurations
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N, 2, R, 1, N2, 2R, R1, N2R, 2R1, N2R1
