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The Linksys NMH305 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 home with a graphical interface as well as all over the world through a web browser. The NMH305 is one of the more inexpensive members of the hub with an MSRP of $299.99. It does not have an LCD or card reader like the other models. It comes with one drive, a second can be added to expand capacity or increase security.
MSRP $299.99
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- Automatically searches network for other media devices
- Gathers music, video and digital photos
- Graphical User Interface
- Content accessible via browser without extra network configuration or special software
- Automated Backup
- 500GB Hard Drive for the NMH305
- Least expensive member of the line
- No LCD or Card Reader for the NMH305
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Linksys NMH305
• Linksys by Cisco 500 GB Media Hub
• 500 GB Media Hub
UPC: 745883585885
EAN: 745883585885
MPN: NMH305
Competitors
MSRP $650.00
Released November, 2007
Pros
- Easy to setup
- Good backup functionality (incremental backups)
- much more expandable than a network drive
Cons
- No connectivity to a AV system
- no native RAID
- price availability
Linksys NMH305
vs.
HP MediaSmart Server EX470/EX475
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
Linksys NMH305
vs.
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!
Linksys NMH305
vs.
Netgear Stora MS2110
MSRP $299.00
Released September, 2009
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
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
Linksys NMH305
vs.
LG N2R1
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- massive NAS built into the router
- wireless N
- fully integrated PC will allow for powerful use in an enthusiast's hands
- 3.5" touchscreen
- 4 USB ports for use with peripherals or expansion of capacity
Cons
- quite large for what it is
Linksys NMH305
vs.
Asus Eee D200
Reviews
January 21, 2009
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Pros
- sleek looking
- room for two SATA drives
- can utilize gigabit speeds (not just 100mbit)
- allows multiple individuals to share media without the need for a PC host to remain online 24/7
- easy to use backup feature
Cons
- no LCD screen or card reader (as found on the higher end unit)
- large size
- only 500GB
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October 9, 2009
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Pros
- sleek looking
- room for two SATA drives
- can utilize gigabit speeds (not just 100mbit)
- allows multiple individuals to share media without the need for a PC host to remain online 24/7
Cons
- User interface requires Flash and does not work well on Linux browsers.
- No ability to dynamically down-size partitions.
- Poor ventilation
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November 5, 2009
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Pros
- automatic searches computers for data to backup - no brainer
- 500GB and 1TB available
- Very
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Cons
- single user only on FTP, streaming etc.
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