[Trilug-ontopic] Slightly Off Topic - NAS

[Lee Fickenscher]

I'm not sure if it helps or not, but I'd suggest considering another online
backup service.
I don't use them yet so I can't vouch for them, but I've been considering
https://www.backblaze.com/

On Sat, Jan 31, 2015 at 1:24 PM, Howard Boyd <howard.x.boyd at gsk.com> wrote:

>  Recently had a hard drive failure and found out the cloud service I was
> using (Just Cloud) was not automatically backing up my video files. They
> want to charge me an extra fee to backup my video files.
>
>
>
> Am now re-thinking using a cloud service and considering a NAS solution.
> I'm looking at Synology DiskStation 2-Bay DS214
> <http://smile.amazon.com/Synology-DiskStation-Diskless-Attached-DS214/dp/B00FY6DV3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422660269&sr=8-1&keywords=synology+nas+ds214>
> for $293.99 or the Buffalo LinkStation 421e LS421DE
> <http://smile.amazon.com/Buffalo-LinkStation-Enclosure-Performance-LS421DE/dp/B00CO0DE0W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422724383&sr=8-1&keywords=buffalo+linkstation+421>
> for $129.99. The NAS would be shared between a linux, Windows (win7), and
> Mac workstation.
>
>
>
> I've read really good reviews for both. Synology seems to be the higher
> level and better software that comes with it. I'm leaning towards the
> Synology one I think because of the software.
>
> There are quite a lot of bad reviews on Amazon for the Buffalo - more than
> the Synology. So I think I'm leaning towards the Synology one because of
> that and the software.
>
>  Reaching out to TriLug folks for recommendations on what others utilize
> for home workstation backup. Do you use a cloud service or personal NAS?
> Any thoughts about the two I’m considering?
>
>
>
> Key goals are:
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>
>
> 1)      Backup Video files!!!!
>
> 2)      Multi-client us (windows, linux, and mac compatible)
>
> 3)      Remote connectivity – being able to access the home based NAS
> while away at the office or on vacation
>
>
>
> Appreciate any input on a recommendation.
>
>
>
> Howard
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