Testseek.com have collected 54 expert reviews of the Western Digital My Book World Edition USB2 WDG1NC and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital My Book World Edition USB2 WDG1NC.
February 2009
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The editors liked
3 to 5 X faster than the original MBW
Low Power consumption
Very good performance vs. price
Simple to set up and use
Contents can be backed up to USB drives
Streams music
Movies and photos
Quiet
Streams media flawlessly
Easy to configure via browser
My Book World Edition is rich in features. Technical support is available in nine languages
Looks good
Decent transfer speed
Very easy to connect
Simple to set up. Support for Apple Filesharing Protocol makes for seamless sharing with your Macs. Built-in iTunes
UPnP
And DLNA servers.
Easy to use as shared storage
Very fast performance
Great design
Affordable.
Tons of local storage
Web access to your files
Easy setup
Dead-simple to set up remote access and file sharing
Includes support for Gigabit Ethernet
Bundled backup software lets you restore as well
Generous warranty period.
Easy to configure
Easy media streaming
Stylish.
Works right out of the box
Media
ITunes server for computers
Gaming consoles
And other UPnP and DLNA devices
USB port for additional storage
Supports a wide variety of media-file formats
Backup software for up to five computers
Rem
Easy installation relative to other servers in this review
No-nonsense iTunes server
MioNet backup software is easy to use.
The editors didn't like
Only one USB port
Problematic USB drive formatting
Cant schedule USB backukps
Remote dataaccess feature is slow
No BitTorrent or printer server support
Some settings and controls may confuse users
The warranty expires after one year. There is only one USB port.
2TB version is not cheap
Documentation shortchanges Mac users. Admin interface and online sharing can be slow.
No RAID support
Hard drive is not user serviceable
Lack of common features found in many NAS servers
Plug-and-play features only works with Windows Vista or Mac OS X
MioNet remote access service is useless.
Web access requires Java download and install
Mediocre write times
Single drive means one point of failure
Slow read/write speeds
No print server or media server
Some file types not supported by MioNet for sharing.
Easy to knock over if stored vertically
Not userserviceable.
Hard drive not user serviceable
File-transfer speeds may be long depending on networking method you use
Hiccups with wireless video streaming
Not Time Machine compatible
Lacks more advanced features that other media servers have
Easy installation relative to other servers in this review; no-nonsense iTunes server; MioNet backup software is easy to use.
Not Time Machine compatible; lacks more advanced features that other media servers have; no bit torrent features.
The first generation of home media servers has only recently hit the market, so it is difficult to gauge who is truly ahead of the field. Still, users will enjoy the simplicity of the My Book; its intuitive interface and stripped down menus make it a ...
Simple to set up. Support for Apple Filesharing Protocol makes for seamless sharing with your Macs. Built-in iTunes, UPnP, and DLNA servers.
Documentation shortchanges Mac users. Admin interface and online sharing can be slow.
Dead-simple setup and cool extras make the MyBook World a great NAS for home or small office use. We just wish the documentation was more complete for Mac users.MyBook World Edition ...
The WD 2TB My Book World Edition II is a very simple to use Network Attached Storage (NAS) device that you should look into if you don't backup your data on a regular basis. ...
Abstract: The Western Digital My Book range are network attached storage devices. The World edition is easy to set up, comes in 1TB or 2TB varieties and has some attractive features bundled in the stylish design. It is available at an affordable price and well ...
The WD My Book World Edition truly impressed us with its combination of performance and features. The fact that it can equally meet the needs of general consumers and tech-savvy users is a testament to the devices flexibility and usefulness. There wa...
Abstract: Video Review: Would you like to access your files from anywhere in the world, at any time? Well, the My Book World hard drive can do that for you, and Chris Hardwick is here to let you know what he thinks of it....
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Published: 2009-04-14, Author: Andrew , review by: techworld.com
The WD My Book World Edition is a smart and house-friendly solution for storing files on your local network. With the added software and services, it also provides valuable remote access and automatic backup capabilities, even if the remote aspect cou...
