Testseek.co.uk have collected 149 expert reviews of the Western Digital My Cloud USB3 WDBCTL and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital My Cloud USB3 WDBCTL.
December 2013
(79%)
149 Reviews
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3364 Reviews
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The editors liked
Easy to setup cloud based platform
Secure 256-bit AES encryption on all connections
Easy to use mobile and desktop applications
Easy to manage UI
Relatively quiet
Clear and approachable web admin interface
Smart iOS apps
Brings a service similar to Dropbox to your own home but with greater capacity and at a lower price. Has all the functions of a home media server with the ability to go mobile. Flawlessly simple.
Excellent performance. 2TB of storage accessible via the cloud (or 3 or 4TB with larger versions). Expandable via USB 3.0 port. DLNA and iTunes media server support
The editors didn't like
Fast internet upload speed required for smooth audio and video playback remotely
No data redundancy out of the box
Slow write speeds
Java requirement for Mac remote access
Problems in setting up remote access
Security issues with US-based DDNS
Storage comes on a single hard drive
Limited data redundancy (because there's only one drive). Can't stream media via the cloud
Published: 2013-12-18, Author: Chris , review by: Theinquirer.net
Works flawlessly with a good connection, very easy to set up, feature packed with more enhancements expected
Performs terribly with slow connections, mobile client needs some work, requires a lot of troubleshooting if it fails
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Published: 2013-11-23, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
Fair pricing Saves you money on cloud storage services. Easy to get up and running and easy to use, with intuitive mobile apps. FTP support. Can expand with additional drives. Able to stream to music and videos to your mobile devices. Offers anywhere, rem
Desktop app is buggy. Requires ethernet connection and doesn't have builtin wifi
The WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device is a very cool concept that has been well executed. It's simple enough for a novice to setup, but has loads for the more technically inclined to play with. The price is right too, since it's priced only ma...
Compelling use case, Simple, intuitive setup and management, Good Price
Slow file transfers, Occasionally glitches
My Cloud solves a big problem for a lot of people: It delivers a remote storage solution for average consumers that offers the capacity many families need, with simple setup and management tools. You have complete control over your personal cloud and its...
Freshened interface, USB 3.0 for expanded storage, Easy remote access without port forwarding, 3 licenses for Smartware Pro backup software, Apple Time Machine backup, NAS snapshot backups
Allornothing for NAS backup, Javabased web browser access can be frustrating, No support for iCloud or SugarSync
Single-drive home NAS with personal cloud and media serving features. Replaces My Book Live with revamped hardware & software...
Inexpensive, Simple to set up, Great performance, Thirdparty cloud integration
Lacks advanced NAS features
Western Digital has succeeded in building an external hard drive with NAS features and no headache. Despite the lack of advanced features, the basic capabilities have been presented in a way that is straightforward and easy enough for typical users to fig...
When we were approached by WD to review the My Cloud, the product sounded exciting. It's always exciting to work with new gear, especially when a company is venturing out into somewhat uncharted territories. In using the My Cloud, I ran into no issues t...
Published: 2014-06-25, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
With plenty of storage space (and expandable through the USB 3.0 port) and a no-brainer installation, WD My Cloud brings simplicity and versatility to managing your own personal cloud storage space. Files and folders can easily be transferred in and out ...
The Western Digital My Cloud 2TB is a sound entry-level NAS that draws very little power, but its cloud functions are limited. Read the review.PerformanceFeatures & DesignValue for MoneyOverallSpecs$179 AUD(pricing info)...
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Published: 2014-02-28, Author: David , review by: crn.com.au
Abstract: It's more than a little disingenuous to call WD's latest storage product the ‘My Cloud'. Touted as a “cloud of your own” in the marketing bumpf, it's really no different than many other internet accessible NAS devices we've reviewed in the past.Which is n...
