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    SNBForums is a community for everyone, no matter what their level of experience.

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    Favorite: Netgear ReadyNAS Duo

    + 1 : Netgear ReadyNAS Duo + 1 for the ReadyNAS Duo I paid about £140 for my Duo, it came with two 500Gb drives from Netgear as part of a promotion (small error on their part sending my two drives, should have only been one). I followed the instructions and it all worked like clockwork. I...
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    ReadyNAS Duo & 2Tb Hard Drives

    Hi I should state, that this post is NOT intended to be a Netgear bashing. I've had a number of Netgear products over the years and they've all been pretty good and the Netgear support has always been professional and helpful. So... I purchased a Netgear ReadyNAS Duo, after researching the...
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    NAS+HTPC+Backup Question

    Hi After much deliberation, mainly on this site, I got a Netgear ReadyNas duo and at £120 including two 500Gb drives - I reckon it's damn good value and a good wee device too. I can heartily recommend it. I do however have another question relating to it. My question really relates to...
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    HELP: Ripping DVDs and playing from HTPC

    Cheers Chaz, That is one helluva comprehensive dvd ripping guide.
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    HELP: Ripping DVDs and playing from HTPC

    Hi I have searched SNB and AVS forums and managed to get way too much info and am now suitably confused. I have a need to rip the children's DVD's to my Netgear ReadyNas Duo - as I am burning money with every passing weekend, as I go back to the store to buy another copy of Ice Age I & II...
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    Netgear Readynas Duo - Cheap as chips - WHY ?

    "it is a concern with you are a novice with linux and dont have a clue about kernel and lvm. " That would be me then.
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    Netgear Readynas Duo - Cheap as chips - WHY ?

    Cheers Claykin Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question. Regarding your comment on the 16kb blocks, is this a cause for concern ? What options do you have for accessing the data from the HDD's, in the event the duo fails ? For example, in the event you do not have a current...
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    Netgear Readynas Duo - Cheap as chips - WHY ?

    Does anyone know if the Netgear Readynas Duo is about to be replaced, or discontinued ? I only ask, as I am about to buy one, as they have are suddenly appearing online, very heavily discounted, I can now get one as low as £140. Maybe it is just a sales drive... Anyone know ? cheers...
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    Acer easyStore Home Server

    Tim I have read the reviews and that has helped. I think the underpowered Netgear gets my vote. Which I am surprised by, as on paper it looks completely outclassed by the Acer. cheers Aaron
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    Acer easyStore Home Server

    Tim Thanks for the response. Not sure if it has helped me make a decision ! Is the Microsoft WHS solution any better than a based Raid solution ? Any chance of a review any time soon, as I am sure that would help ? :) cheers Aaron
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    Acer easyStore Home Server

    Just seen this on Engadget here It is priced at $400, which seems pretty good value, I reckon. I have experience of Windows Server, but not Windows Home Server. I know that WHS does not use Raid, but say the device breaks, how can you get back to the data on the disks (without buying...
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    Getting confused, NAS and backup of NAS...

    Active Directory Is Active Directory relevant on a home, or secure SOHO network ? Just curious cheers Aaron
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    Getting confused, NAS and backup of NAS...

    Doh Please ignore last post, found it here http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/30429/75/. Should have looked before posting. cheers Aaron
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    Getting confused, NAS and backup of NAS...

    Thanks Tim, Before I order one of these today, with a couple of the approved Samsung 1tb drives, do you know if the Readynas Duo supports AD ? thankss Aaron
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    Getting confused, NAS and backup of NAS...

    Thanks Tim, My backup strategy priority would be driven a business need of "got to be able to get to the data quickly, no matter what has failed" So just so I have it right. Readynas Duo Ideal: local networked device (ie. readynas duo); OK: USB Drive (Seagate Freeagent) Mozy, or...
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