WideBand fs[ix] Gold Server
A low-cost NAS (Network Attached Storage) solution can provide adequate physical storage space for many small businesses.
8/16/2006
SATABeast Boasts Monstrous Capacity
Nexsan Technologies' SATABeast raises the storage density bar, which will go only higher as hard drives continue to increase in size.
7/17/2006
An eSATA Double Feature
The eSATA Raid+ external storage box features two locking hot-swap drive bays mirrored for redundancy. Using a free SATA port to connect to your PC, this device eliminates the separate eSATA controller card.
7/11/2006
Iomega StorCenter Wireless Network Storage 1TB
The wireless StorCenter is an excellent and versatile network-attached storage solution for the home and small business.
6/26/2006
Acronis Provides a Fresh System Start
The Acronis True Image 9.1 family of products provides valuable bare-metal restore functions for home users and enterprises alike.
6/5/2006
Safety Net for Exchange
Double-Take Software's Double-Take 4.4 adds the Double-Take Application Manager to provide IT managers on tight budgets with a relatively inexpensive solution for setting up Exchange failover pairs.
6/5/2006
SMBs Backup and Running
Data protection and business continuity are issues that all businesses must address.
5/22/2006
Iomega's Wireless Terabyte NAS
Want more shared storage without all the tangled wires? The Iomega StorCenter 1TB equipped with 802.11g and gigabit Ethernet support could be your path to wireless freedom.
5/18/2006
Quantum GoVault
The Quantum GoVault is an excellent backup appliance for those who want to back up moderate amounts of data without the hassle of tape-based solutions.
5/16/2006
Tandem Keeps Data Within Easy Reach
Avamar Technologies' Axion 3.5 backup system combined with the FAST InStream search appliance is a useful solution that allows the kind of high-speed content searches necessary for legal discovery—a must in today's regulatory-sensitive environment.
5/15/2006
Seagate's Big Kahuna: The 750GB 7200.10 Hard Drive
Seagate delivers a monster 750GB hard drive, the new Barracuda 7200.10. Seagate's new drive may be just the thing for media junkies, but how do you back up three-quarters of a terabyte?
5/9/2006
ABSplus USB 2.0 100GB Notebook Backup System (UABS2-100)
The ABSplus with BounceBack Pro is part data watch dog and digital drive savior when times get rough.
5/8/2006
SOS Online Backup 1.3
With SOS Online Backup, you can start small, protecting a handful of really important files, and scale all the way up to 100GB.
5/4/2006
The DataFortress: Onsite Secure Storage
Paranoid about backing your data up to web sites, but worried about protecting the data locally? The DataFortress builds a redundant drive array into a fireproof safe.
5/3/2006
Data Deposit Box
Data Deposit Box makes backing up files and paying for the storage wonderfully simple, but neither of its restore methods offers access to all features, and the local client is particularly awkward.
5/3/2006
Spare Backup 2.4
Spare Backup intelligently selects important data files for backup and uploads them to secure storage every night.
4/24/2006
HP Does Archiving Right
HP's StorageWorks RISS 1.4 is a powerful CAS solution with integrated e-mail archiving capabilities, as well as the ability to archive file server and application data.
4/24/2006
Mozy Remote Backup
If your files aren't backed up, for shame!
4/19/2006
Kingston U3 Data Traveler
A few bundled programs and an extra GB of capacity adds a lot of value to the Kingston U3 DataTraveler Smart Drive.
4/11/2006
BlueArc Is a Titan of NAS
BlueArc's Titan 2000 device uses high-performance hardware and innovative management features to help IT administrators consolidate file services.
4/10/2006
Infrant Technologies ReadyNAS NV
The ReadyNAS NV is a high-capacity, well-constructed SMB NAS solution that provides intelligent features otherwise available only in high-end devices.
4/3/2006
Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine P400T
The Yellow Machine P4406 is way more than a NAS—it's also a router, firewall, switch, and Web server—so it packs a lot of bang for the buck.
4/3/2006
Symantec Backup Exec 10d for Windows Servers with Continuous Protection Server v10.1
More protection options in the box, including continuous protection for user files and self-service restoration.
3/30/2006
Snap Server 520 Thinks Big
Adaptec's Snap Server 520 is a competent NAS platform that can grow to match the business needs of SMBs.
3/27/2006
Spare Backup Gets Users in Good Habit
Spare Backup is an automated service that allows you to do a secure and remote restore of your data from anywhere with an Internet connection.
3/20/2006
Data Domain Gateway Streamlines Backup
Data Domain's DD460g gateway appliance allows IT managers to leverage existing network storage for backup jobs.
3/13/2006
Sun Ultra 40 Is a Powerhouse
Sun Microsystems' latest 64-bit AMD Opteron-based workstation is ideal for performance-intensive applications, grid computing and software development.
3/13/2006
Quantum Breathes New Life Into Tape
Quantum's new DLT-S4 tape drive ups the ante in the enterprise tape space.
3/13/2006
Lending a SAN Hand
LeftHand Networks' LeftHand SAN is a scalable iSCSI storage solution suitable for midsize businesses.
3/13/2006
Iomega ScreenPlay
The Iomega ScreenPlay promises to liberate your multimedia files, such as pictures, video, and music, from your computer and play them back on a TV. If only it really did.
3/6/2006
NetApp Jumps into Disk-to-Disk Race
Network Appliance's first VTL solution, the VTL600, is a product of NetApp's acquisition of Alacritus.
3/3/2006
Rich CD-Rs Offer Data Protection
At $5.95 a disk, Ricoh's EncryptEase self-encrypting CD-Rs provide a data protection solution for even the tightest of SMB budgets.
2/20/2006
Maxtor OneTouch III Turbo Edition
The Maxtor OneTouch III Turbo Edition's compactness and copious amount of storage raises the bar for storage systems.
2/17/2006
Iomega XL Desktop Hard Drive
As its name implies, the Iomega XL Desktop Hard Drive is a deep well of storage perfect for video editors and heavy downloaders.
2/15/2006
Western Digital Raptor X 150GB
Western Digital's latest 150GB Raptor has a clear cover that shows what's going on inside and costs as much as a half-terabyte drive. Which should you choose?
2/14/2006
Streamload MediaMax
Besides providing online storage for photos, videos, music, and documents, Streamload MediaMax lets you share files with friends and family.
2/9/2006
A Terabyte NAS for the Masses: Buffalo TeraStation Home Server
With their new TeraStation Home Server, Buffalo is making the case for an affordable, high-capacity NAS that even geeks won't feel guilty buying instead of building.
2/1/2006
Microsoft Buffs Up Storage OS
The R2 version of Windows Storage Server 2003 adds features that will improve the efficiency and usability of Windows-based NAS products.
1/30/2006
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 500GB and Western Digital Caviar RE2 400GB
For some people, hard-drive dependability ranks relatively low on the hierarchical list of important things I should care about.
1/30/2006
Infortrend Pushes Storage Envelope
Infortrend's EonStor S12F-R1420 is an array that provides room for storage growth with leading-edge technologies including 4G-bps Fibre Channel and SAS.
1/30/2006
Quick and Easy NAS: Iomega StorCenter 250GB
Iomega's StorCenter network storage drive makes sharing and backing up files easy and affordable. We dive into this 250GB device and find a lot to like along the way.
1/24/2006
Data Deposit Box Safely Stores Info
Data Deposit Box from Acpana Business Systems is a useful online backup utility that caters to small businesses and consumers on a budget.
1/16/2006
EMC Eases SAN Management for E-Mail Storage
EMC's SAFE 2.1 simplifies SAN management for e-mail administrators. Geared toward midsize companies, SAFE 2.1 also can be used to quickly fail over e-mail servers for high availability.
1/16/2006
Maxtor OneTouch II Small Business Edition (SBE)
A must for any small office with a Windows Server, the Maxtor OneTouch II SBE will more than pay for itself if you recover that all-important project folder that was on the server before it crashed.
1/13/2006
ABSmini Automatic Backup System 40GB
Light and small, the ABSmini 40GB external USB drive is a pocket-sized security blanket for your digital life.
1/13/2006
R2 Polishes Windows Server 2003
Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 R2 is a solid upgrade, bolstering the server operating system's already-strong file-serving capabilities and markedly improving its interoperability with Linux and Unix systems.
1/9/2006
Intelligent Computer Solutions IM WipeMASSter
Intelligent Computer Solutions' IM WipeMASSter, although somewhat expensive, is a useful appliance for sanitizing hard drives to ensure that retired hardware can leave a company completely free of sensitive corporate data.
1/2/2006
NetVault Platform Gains Backup Muscle
BakBone Software's updated NetVault backup software is a solid choice for SMBs, especially those that aren't Windows-centric.
1/2/2006
Creative Zen Sleek
The Creative Zen Sleek is a solid, no-frills 20GB hard drive player, and worth a look if you find it at a good price.
12/16/2005
Xiotech Aims for 24-7 Operation
Xiotech's rock-solid, scalable and highly redundant Magnitude 3D 3000s storage system is well-suited for midsize and large businesses, as well as shops that cannot survive sustained downtime.
12/5/2005
SAN Protocol Choices Increase
With the recent emergence of Zetera Corp.'s Z-SAN protocol, IT managers will soon have another -- cheaper and more lightweight -- SAN protocol choice.
12/5/2005
Iomega Micro Mini (4GB)
Its robust software bundle makes the Micro Mini a good choice for personal storage.
11/22/2005
Kingston DataTraveler Elite
With security and file-management software included, the 4GB Kingston DataTraveler Elite offers more than most flash drives on the market.
11/22/2005
Kingston U3 DataTraveler
This is a fine U3 drive, but the lack of a self-loading tutorial and bundled U3 apps make it best suited for users who don't need a lot of hand-holding.
11/22/2005
Memorex Mega TravelDrive
It works great as an external drive, but without any security or synchronization software, it's a tad behind the competition.
11/22/2005
Memorex U3 smart Mini TravelDrive
The Memorex U3 smart Mini TravelDrive offers a great mix of storage capacity, U3 applications, and security features.
11/22/2005
Memorex M Flyer TravelDrive
This is a well-designed USB drive, but for the price we would have liked to see some kind of synchronization software included.
11/22/2005
SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive
With a great software bundle, slim shape, and great price, the SanDisk Cruzer Micro makes an ideal U3 companion.
11/22/2005
Verbatim's 1GB Store-n-Go U3 Smart Drive
As long as you're willing to download your own U3 apps, the Store 'n' Go will serve you well.
11/22/2005
Memina Pocket Rocket with Dock-IT
The value of the docking station alone will appeal to owners of desktops with inconveniently placed USB ports.
11/22/2005
Daily Gift Idea: Stylish Storage
The LaCie Carte Orange is a credit-card–size USB key with 4GB and 8GB capacities.
11/22/2005
Apricorn MicroKey
This rugged 6GB drive offers everything you need for safe, reliable backup and file synchronization.
11/22/2005
Imation USB 2.0 Micro Hard Drive
Priced a little high given the competition, but an all-around solid performer.
11/22/2005
Panda Platinum 2006 Internet Security
Panda Platinum does some things very well (virus protection), other things quite well (spyware protection), and still other things poorly (spam blocking).
11/21/2005
LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini: External Storage You Can Share
Whether it's downloading music, recording television shows, or archiving digital photographs, PCs and digital media seem to be getting more and more storage hungry every day.
11/21/2005
Apricorn MicroKey
The Apricorn MicroKey offers 6GB of storage in a compact, ruggedized aluminum shell at a low cost.
11/21/2005
Unitrends' DPU Solution Provides Fast Backup
Unitrends Software Corp.'s Unitrends Data Protection Unit 2000 is a complete disk-based backup solution that should be a good fit in most small and midsize businesses.
11/21/2005
Xantrex Packs on the Backup
XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 plays the fairly tame role of a backup battery for your various mobile devices.
11/21/2005
NTI Shadow
Fast, simple, continuous backup. And until the end of the year, it's available for only 99 cents.
11/17/2005
Sun Fire V490
Sun Microsystems' upgrade to its Sun Fire V490 server includes the addition of the latest UltraSPARC IV+ processor, formerly code-named Panther.
11/7/2005
Kashya Inc. KBX5000
Priced from $65,000 for a standard package to $130,000 for a clustered HA solution (four appliances, two at each site) for both replication and CDP, the Kashya KBX5000 has a high acquisition cost.
11/7/2005
Mimosa NearPoint for Microsoft Exchange Server 1.0
This innovative solution to Exchange archiving helps admins simplify common archiving chores and lets business users get more out of their mailbox quotas.
11/2/2005
NearPoint Keeps Data Where It's Needed
Mimosa NearPoint for Microsoft Exchange Server unifies data protection, disaster recovery, mailbox extension and archiving in a single solution.
10/24/2005
Symantec Boosts Data Protection
Backup Exec 10d Filling an obvious need in Symantec's product line, Backup Exec 10d includes the Continuous Protection Server to deliver disk-based backup of file shares for easier user recovery.
10/24/2005
Small Device is Biggest Option
The LaCie Biggest S2S array packs up to 2.5TB of storage into a diminutive 8-inch external case.
10/24/2005
Jeteye (beta)
Jeteye promises to be an innovative way to store and share Web content, but the bugs in this public beta can be maddening.
10/21/2005
Netgear Storage Central Model SC101
Storage Central represents an unbeatable value in terms of network storage for the home or small office. Its flexibility, expandability, and fault tolerance put it into an entirely new category for this market.
10/21/2005
Clipmarks
Clipmarks is an easy and effective way to store pieces of Web pages for sharing, reference, and review.
10/21/2005
Archos Gmini 402
Very good sound quality. Nice-looking screen. Video playback is very good. Excellent audio recording capabilities.
10/11/2005
Nero Burns With Less Fiddling
The most significant enhancements are in the included backup package, Nero BackItUp 2.0. Version 2.0 makes it a snap to archive data to a network drive, an FTP server or a disk image.
10/10/2005
Enterprise Vault Shepherds Lost Information
Enterprise Vault 6.0 is one of the most feature-rich and mature e-mail archive solutions on the market.
10/10/2005
Apple .Mac
While .Mac's many tools will be useful to most Mac users, they aren't robust enough to call the collection essential.
10/4/2005
HP Compaq Presario V2000Z
6-in-1 card reader. S-Video port. Low overall system cost. Inexpensive extended battery.
9/30/2005
Iomega Portable Hard Drive
At 5.1 by 3 by 0.5 inches (HWD) and a mere 6 ounces, the Iomega Portable Hard Drive packs a lot of storage into its aluminum case
9/28/2005
AppIQ StorageAuthority Suite 4.0
With a base price of $30,000, StorageAuthority Suite 4.0 is a worthwhile purchase for midsize and large businesses juggling lots of SAN storage.
9/26/2005
U3
The U3 platform makes it possible for manufacturers and users to create portable, application- and utilities-filled drives that know what to do when you plug them into your PC.
9/21/2005
CBL Sanitizes Spent Drives
Nowadays, it's not uncommon to turn on the news and hear about some company exposing sensitive data by negligently throwing away computer drives with the data still on them.
9/19/2005
Roxio Toast
A robust disc-storage, management, and duplication product, but with flawed DVD authoring tools.
9/19/2005
Aleratec DVD-CD Copy Cruiser Pro LS
The Aleratec DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro LS integrates a disc duplicator and disc printer in one dedicated unit.
9/16/2005
Octave Multipod 5 in 1
The Multipod is mighty handy for those who travel light.
9/14/2005
EqualLogic PS200E
EqualLogic Inc.'s EqualLogic PS200E array offers high storage capacity and top-notch reliability that make it well-suited for small and midsize businesses.
9/12/2005
Quindi Saves Audio, Video
Quindi Meeting Companion makes it possible to capture not only the audio from a meeting but the video as well.
9/12/2005
Streamload
Streamload can be your online repository for storing, accessing, and sharing your multimedia files.
8/30/2005
HP StorageWorks 6000 VLS
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s HP StorageWorks 6000 Virtual Library System is a useful solution for accelerating backup and restore jobs.
8/29/2005
Seagate External Hard Drive (400 GB)
Large storage capacity. Convenient. Stacking design. Secure. One-button backup.
8/19/2005
Memeo
If Memeo continues to refine the product, and resolve the restore problems, it's a nifty solution for multiple destination data backup.
8/17/2005
Norton GoBack 4.0
A tough-to-beat solution for rollback due to its basic functionality and new features such as SafeTry and AutoRollback.
8/17/2005
Retrospect 7 for Windows Professional
Though pricier than some of the other offerings, Retrospect has stood the test of time and continues to have the best combination of features in a relatively easy-to-use package.
8/17/2005
Mirra Personal Server M-250
Just brain-dead simple and that's what home users need.
8/17/2005
Argentum Backup 2.50
A lightweight backup program that consumers will understand how to use intuitively. Simplicity is half the battle with backup, and Argentum has it down.
8/17/2005
BounceBack Professional 6.0
A feature-rich product but these features are not presented well for the average home user.
8/17/2005
IBackup for Windows
For those who need advanced functionality and a range of service options, and can invest some time in learning the service, iBackup is a good choice.
8/17/2005
DocumentMall 8.3.2
Leveraging the classic benefits of a hosted application service, Ricoh's DocumentMall lets businesses quickly get up and running with a simple-to-use and capable document management solution.
8/8/2005
Sun Shines Up Its SAN Roster with StorEdge 6920
The StorEdge 6920's $100,000 starting price for 1TB of capacity is competitive with other high-end arrays. In addition, its ability to support third-party storage expands the system's usability.
8/1/2005
Sun's CIS Is Ready to Go
Sun's CIS is the closest thing to a plug-and-play ILM solution on the market today.
7/18/2005
PrimeFoto
The PrimeFoto's goal is to make it easy to back up memory cards to CD-R or RW, but its terse directions and lack of an onboard LCD display make backing up tougher than it should be.
6/28/2005
Microsoft's DPM Beta Shows Promise
Microsoft's DPM data protection solution provides easy disk-based backup for Windows file servers.
6/13/2005
Disk-Based Backup Unit Scores
DD460 Restorer boasts higher capacity and more intelligent replication functionality than its older sibling, the DD200, which makes the DD460 a capable replacement for tapes.
5/23/2005
You Can Scan it All
The HP Scanjet 7650 does it all—photos, slides, film, and multi-page documents.
5/10/2005
LaCie SATA Drive Breaks New Ground
Serial ATA wasn't initially designed to function as an external storage connectivity option, but with products such as LaCie's d2 Hard Drive SATA, that's about to change.
4/25/2005
MSI Mega View 566
The MSI Mega View 566 is a multimedia player in a convenient size with rudimentary music features, decent video, and acceptable photo storage.
4/15/2005
Enterprise Storage Hardware
Decru's DataFort 2.0 line of security appliances stands out from the competition in its ability to protect virtually all types of storage, including tapes, RAID arrays and file shares.
4/11/2005
SimpleTech SimpleShare
You can quickly and easily add this small-footprint NAS device to any Ethernet network.
4/6/2005
Linksys EtherFast NAS EFG120
A flexible file server with print sharing.
4/6/2005
LaCie Ethernet Disk
This large-footprint NAS device supports file sharing for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS as well as via HTTP and FTP.
4/6/2005
Iomega NAS 100d
The Iomega NAS 100d is the only device in this roundup to offer wireless networking connectivity.
4/6/2005
InteliNAS 4100
The InteliNAS 4100 is a well-made and affordable NAS solution with a built-in backup option that will serve most small to medium-size businesses well.
4/6/2005
HP ProLiant ML110 Storage Server
The HP ProLiant ML110 Storage Server is an MS Windows Storage Server 2003–based desktop NAS server that will be most appealing to those on a tight budget.
4/6/2005
Buffalo TeraStation
Flexible and reliable storage for everyone on your network.
4/6/2005
Aberdeen AberNAS 211
If you need a storage device that provides solid redundancy for data drives, OS, and power, the AberNAS 221 is your first choice.
4/6/2005
EMC's ControlCenter SAN Advisor 5.2
ControlCenter SAN Advisor 5.2 gains powerful planning and modeling capabilities.
4/5/2005
FullSync Gets Grip on Archiving Tasks
FullSync, a free open-source Java-based application, can archive or synchronize data to external hard drives, networked Windows shares or even FTP repositories.
3/28/2005
Apple iPod mini 6GB
Improved features. Slick design. Good overall audio performance.
3/28/2005
Big Storage, Small Package
Measuring 1.88 by 2.75 by 0.45 inches, the US Modular Monstor Drive looks like a USB flash drive on steroids.
3/16/2005
Aleratec Digital Photo Copy Cruiser Plus
The Copy Cruiser Plus is an enormous improvement over the original Copy Cruiser.
3/7/2005
Axion E Expedites One-Stop Disk-Based Backup
Avamar's Axion E is a complete backup appliance for IT managers who need high-performance disk-based backup.
2/7/2005
5 Gigs in Your Pocket
The Seagate USB 2.0 Pocket Hard Drive is a palm-size 5GB, 3,600-rpm drive that couldn't be more convenient for carrying around lots and lots and lots of data.
2/2/2005
Tumbleweed Safeguards Data
Tumbleweed's SecureTransport appliance is a dependable, reasonably priced way for small and midsize businesses to secure file transfers.
1/17/2005
RainStorage Eases Migration
Rainfinity's RainStorage 4.0 appliance allows IT managers to migrate file shares without introducing downtime and, thus, disturbing users.
1/10/2005
Hitachi 7K400 400GB Deskstar Hard Drive
The 400GB Deskstar is roomy, fast, and a marvel of modern engineering. It's not a breakthrough, though--just a new spin on existing tech.
4/23/2004
Maxtor OneTouch II External USB Drive
The Maxtor OneTouch II is a roomy, solidly built drive with vastly improved backup software.
1/7/2004
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