If you're interested in an audio summary of NAS solutions, check out This Week in Computer Hardware 224

Posted by Paul Braren on Jul 3 2013 in
  • Storage
  • This Week in Computer Hardware 224 "NVIDIA GeForce GTX760 is Full of win" has a great segment this week, with Allyn Malventano giving an overview of NAS solutions, when asked the following questions:

    @Canadiangeek tweets
    @patricknorton @malventano if you had to choose between qnap, drobo and synology, which one would you choose and why? (spelling edited)

    @justinsblack tweets
    @patricknorton @malventano I’m looking for dedicated nas enclosure (4bay) QNAP but wondering if the Drobo is worth all the hype? Or others?

    To jump to just the right spot in the podcast, 49 minutes and 11 seconds in, just click here for audio:
    pcasts.in/e3Sa

    or for video and subscribe links, head over here
    twit.tv/show/this-week-in-computer-hardware/224

    I've never heard the differences between QNAP, Synology, and Drobo described so clearly. A great listen if you're looking for backup storage options for your home lab. Also check out the The Home Server Show Forum, with great discussions about NAS options here.