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Testseek.com have collected 25 expert reviews of the Seagate Shared Storage 2 and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate Shared Storage 2.
 
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The editors liked

  • Plenty of storage
  • Quiet when operating
  • Fastest NAS weve reviewed
  • Two USB ports for using printers and backing up
  • Can backup all computers on your network
  • Large storage capacity
  • Can stream video to compatible players
  • Userfriendly default file setup

The editors didn't like

  • Not many features when compared to other products
  • Priced out of its league
  • Useless RAID 1 feature when drives arent accessible
  • Issues with using the UPnP server
  • Bundled software was buggy
  • Slower than direct attached external drives
  • Can be difficult to set up if you change the drive name
  • Not userexpandable

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  Published: 2007-06-27, review by: overclockersclub.com

  • Ease of Installation, 1,000GB of Space, Software, Scheduled Backups, Flawless Media Streaming, RAID 1 Capability, Drag and Drop Capability, One Year Limited Warranty...
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  • I can’t even begin to tell you how glad I am to have this drive. It changed how my family backs up our information and stores our photos, music, movies, and data. We can now go anywhere in the house and flawlessly stream movies to our computers and...

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  Published: 2009-05-27, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • Plenty of storage, but average performance and limited features ...

 
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  Published: 2007-08-27, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Drag and Sort feature, media and printer servers.
  • User interface could be more user-friendly. The Final Word The Maxtor Shared Storage II is a useful tool for simple file sharing and a basic backup system as long as you dont need any complicated power-user features.
  • The Maxtor Shared Storage II is a useful tool for simple file sharing and a basic backup system as long as you dont need any complicated power-user features.

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  Published: 2007-05-01, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • Abstract:  Superb performance, quiet running and excellent value for home use, especially if you want to stream media.

 
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  Published: 2009-03-06, review by: alphr.com

  • Plenty of storage, but average performance and limited features. ...

 
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  Published: 2008-09-25, review by: tomshardware.co.uk

  • Abstract:  The 2.7 kg Maxtor Shared Storage II reflects solid construction. On the rear of the unit there is a Gigabit Ethernet connection and two USB ports, as well as the connection for the external power supply and an on/off switch. Ventilation slots on the top and bottom of the unit, combined with the built-in fan..

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  Published: 2008-08-01, review by: webuser.co.uk

  • Abstract:  www.maxtor.comThis is a monster of a disk, both in terms of capacity and price. However, before you write the price off completely, take another look at the capacity – 2TB would probably last you forever! There are two ways to configure the device, ei...

 
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  Published: 2008-06-16, review by: whathifi.com

  • Nearsilent operation, stylish looks, print server, 1TB drive
  • No FTP, and can't back itself up

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  Published: 2007-05-08, review by: techradar.com

  • Gigabit ethernet is supported, Files are easy to transfer
  • No Wi-Fi, Only compatible with MacOS and Windows Vista/ XP
  • Unlike most rivals and even smaller-capacity versions of the Maxtor Shared Storage II, this 1TB model comes complete with two built-in hard drives.In spite of this, its compact and extremely quiet in operation, getting off to an impressive start. Even...

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  Published: 2006-10-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Maxtors Shared Storage II is very spacious, reasonably quick and is great value at 57p per GB. If you have masses of photos, videos and MP3s that youd like to share among several PCs, then a NAS box is for you. Maxtors Shared Storage II might be t...

 
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