Buffalo Technology Buffalo LinkStation Live 500GB Shared Network Storage HS-DH500GL 500 GB Network Storage Server

Pros: Size of hard drive, speed of transfers, easy to follow software setup
Cons: Heat issues, potential firmware loss with power surges.

With all of my music, photos and documents that I've gathered over the years, I wanted a central storage to connect all six of my computers so I could access them from anywhere in the house, and even on my back porch if need be. I was very familiar with ...

Pros: Lot of drive space for the market price, small footprint, easy to set up.
Cons: Tough to find downside unless you get a bad unit.

If you have a home network with multiple computers running multiple operating systems and are looking for a comprehensive, simple storage solution, then the Buffalo LinkStation Live 500MB NAS may really delight you. For the $200.00 I paid for the ...

Pros: Works out of the box for Windows, Apple, Linux. Easy Web browser based configuration utility.
Cons: Slow. Shouldn't be used for transfer-intensive uses.

Wow. This Network Attached Storage device has transformed my home network. I have 7 computers at home: 4 laptops (one for each member of the family), two for my small business, and one for my home security/home automation. ...

Pros: Works with macs and pc's
Cons: Had to print manual.

I almost did not buy this based on some of the reviews online, but it seeded to do everything I needed so i gave it a shot. This piece works great, set up was simple, I could have done it with my eyes closed. I have 3 macs and 1 pc all hit the network from the start. If you want to update the firmware you will need a pc, why I don't know, I don't even think I needed the update but I always want my stuff to have the latest fixes. This is not a novice piece but a novice wouldn't be looking to do want this piece does either. 30 Minute set up and your sharing music, photo's and files. Hope you had the same luck i did.