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- May 22, 2016
I'm looking to get a centralized storage on my home network for all the devices connected to it (multiple computers, phones, ipads, etc).
Something that I can store photos/videos/documents/etc on that I can also download onto the devices with a fairly fast speed.
I've never delved into this type of product, and the more I read the more I get confused.
I was thinking of re-purposing an old pc to a NAS, but not sure if it's my best option.
I want something that's going to be easy to use for everyone in the house, something that's fast enough to download large files in a timely manner, and something that's going to not use tons of electricity (which is why I'm thinking the old pc might not be the best option).
I'm also looking at a buying dedicated NAS unit, or possibly using the USB 3.0 port on the router, or any other options.
Suggestions or pros/cons to any of the options?
Something that I can store photos/videos/documents/etc on that I can also download onto the devices with a fairly fast speed.
I've never delved into this type of product, and the more I read the more I get confused.
I was thinking of re-purposing an old pc to a NAS, but not sure if it's my best option.
I want something that's going to be easy to use for everyone in the house, something that's fast enough to download large files in a timely manner, and something that's going to not use tons of electricity (which is why I'm thinking the old pc might not be the best option).
I'm also looking at a buying dedicated NAS unit, or possibly using the USB 3.0 port on the router, or any other options.
Suggestions or pros/cons to any of the options?