Testseek.co.uk have collected 49 expert reviews of the Netgear ReadyNAS Duo and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Netgear ReadyNAS Duo.
August 2009
(79%)
49 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Extensive administrative features; built-in BitTorrent client; lots of streaming options, good backup software; three USB ports
Expensive; adding second drive requires tools; administrative features will confuse most users; slow read/write speeds; photo-sharing software requires software download
Netgear bills the ReadyNAS Duo 500GB (RND2150) as a network-attached-storage device (NAS) for home users, but its advanced features and steep price make it better suited for a small business environment....
Abstract: Netgear's acquisition last year of Infrant Technologies was an inspired move as it got it hands on some of the best desktop NAS appliances on the market and also gave the company's storage product range a much needed boost. However, although the ReadyNAS ...
Fast. X-RAID allows for easy hardware upgrades. One-button backup. Built-in media server, BitTorrent client.
Pricey compared with Buffalo LinkStation Pro Duo (LS-WTGL/R1). Just one drive by default. Advanced features require some know-how.
This scaled-down version of the business-friendly ReadyNAS NV+ is pricey. But it performs well and has plenty of power, flexibility, and features that should please home users....
Abstract: Netgear Readynas DuoPrice from $699Rating 4.5 out of 5 The centralised "home server" is about to come into its own. With households increasingly owning more than one computer and fast broadband delivering an avalanche of digital video and music ju...
Intuitive HDD swapping, hot-swapping capability, wide range of supported formats, capable of downloading BitTorrent files, Gigabit Ethernet, comes bundled with hard drive
Lack of flexibility in controlling hard drive RAID capabilities, steep learning curve for user interface, expensive, comes bundled with hard drive The Final Word A well-designed device that is let down by its software and cost. However, experienced use...
A well-designed device that is let down by its software and cost. However, experienced users who are looking for a reliable NAS should definitely consider the Netgear ReadyNAS Duo RND2150.
Super featured, Several protocols supported, iTunes, UPnP AV media streamer, Gigabit Ethernet, Easy to use interface, Print, DHCP and file server
Volume management could be better, Fan could be quieter, Pricey
The ReadyNAS range is a perfect addition to a household that needs not just storage, but control over that storage. Now if only Netgear could do something about the price.
