Netgear Stora MS2110

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

6
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros:

Simple, unintrusive design, RAID 1 and USB storage options, Filelevel permissions, Internet and DLNA sharing, 1TB already loaded in, Easy software.
Easy to set up, Media files playable through web browsers, Automatic RAID 1 configuration upon second drive insertion, Easy remote web access, Quiet and low power consumption

Cons:

Some features need a subscription fee, Could use iTunes and other sharing.
Can't use second drive to expand storage, No backup of internal storage, Subscription required to expand beyond 3 user accounts, Lacks media import application, Browserbased media players don't play everything

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Last revision on September 27, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Simple, unintrusive design, RAID 1 and USB storage options, Filelevel permissions, Internet and DLNA sharing, 1TB already loaded in, Easy software
Easy to set up, Media files playable through web browsers, Automatic RAID 1 configuration upon second drive insertion, Easy remote web access, Quiet and low power consumption

Reviewers Didn't Like

Some features need a subscription fee, Could use iTunes and other sharing
Can't use second drive to expand storage, No backup of internal storage, Subscription required to expand beyond 3 user accounts, Lacks media import application, Browserbased media players don't play everything

Expert reviews and ratings

100

Simple home backup and media server with similarly simple backup...

By Computeractive on January 11, 2011

We really like the Stora. Other than not wanting to pay for some of the online services and not having as much media support as we'd like, there's not much to complain about. For $230 -- the cost of a 1TB drive by itself just months ago -- you...

By Electronista on May 23, 2010

NAS devices aren't renowned for being stylish, but the cute Stora is. It's great value, too, for storage and price. Handily, its 1TB comes on a single hard disk, but there is a spare bay so you can add a second drive to double capacity...

By What Hi-Fi? on March 29, 2010

Not as customisable as the ReadyNAS Duo, but NAS novices will find the Netgear Stora MS2110 accessible, and a good performer...

By PC Authority on March 05, 2010

Netgear’s Stora isn’t the most elegant NAS drive, or the cheapest, but it does have some attractive features that will appeal to creatives....

By Digital Arts Online on March 02, 2010

The Netgear Stora fairs well as a storage and media server for the home. It has lots of bells and whistles without too much hassle or a hefty price tag, a good choice for those who want a simple and effective storage solution. Editors’ rating:...

By ZDNet Australia on December 18, 2009

The Mac OS X compatible Stora—which measures 6.90×5.91×5.74 inches and weighs three pounds without a hard drive installed—is relatively to set up and easy to use, though it’s not for those looking for an expandable,...

By Macsimum News on December 15, 2009

Not as customisable as most, but NAS novices will find it an accessible, good performer...

By PC Pro on December 11, 2009

If you're looking for a high-end, expandable and fully configurable NAS device, this isn't it. The Netgear Stora MS2110 1TB is all about ease of use and keeping things simple. For example, there are several simple ways to access your Stora box....

By TechRadar on December 02, 2009

Over the years we've concluded that Netgear's NAS devices are, if not the best going, certainly among them. Better still, the company is doing a good job of bringing out systems such as the at a price point that all of us - not just those...

By Trusted Reviews on November 19, 2009

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