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Maxtor gives you 1 TB of shared network disk space with the Shared Storage II. Equipped with a 10/100/1000 Ethernet interface, this 1 trillion byte drive will backup your networked computers, store important files, and deliver media files to all over your home or office. Also includes two USB ports to attach more hard drives (why would you need more?) and/or printers because the Shared Storage II also acts as a print server. Works on both Mac and PC and provides fast data access with simple setup.

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Media streaming capabilities
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Can be used to backup all of your home network
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Huge storage capacity
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Problems changing drive name
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Slower than USB, Firewire external hard drives
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2 comments about Maxtor Shared Storage II

1.  avatar Erik  Feb 19, 2007 9:23am

I saw this in a PC magazine and it was chosen as the best choice for a NAS drive. I'm still not sure if NAS is the way to go (a cheap home server suits my fancy), but if you're thinking about it, then go for this. It's got a *ton* of storage, is very fast (as fast as it can be on a network), and is easy to setup for both Macs and PCs.
2.  avatar Infomaniac  Apr 23, 2007 1:23pm

I'm using the Maxtor Shared Storage II 300gb model and have been very happy. I store all of my music and video files on it and have no problem streaming content over my wireless network. It works seamlessley with my Roku Soundbridge M1001 Network Music Player which I also love. The Maxtor drive was very easy to set up on my Linksys network, has a nice user interface, automatic backup application and a built in media server. I run a printer off of one of the USB ports and that works pretty fast as well so I didn't have to go out and buy a USB printer server. It's been worth the investment that's for sure.
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    Key Features:

    Capacity 1000 GB
    Drive Cache 16 MB
    Drive Interface Ethernet
    Drive Speed 7200 RPM
    Manufacturer Maxtor
    Price $800.00
    Release Date Jul. 1, 2006

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    Created: 02/19/2007 - 9:18
    Modified: 04/23/2007 - 13:23