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The Bottom Line: The Synology Disk Station DS409slim makes an excellent NAS server for both home and small business applications, and it fits especially well in offices with limited space.

Specs: Synology Disk Station DS409slim - NAS server, 0 GB, PC, Mac, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Standard, Gigabit Ethernet

The Bottom Line: The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more advanced NAS features.

Specs: Iomega StorCenter Ix2-200 Network Storage - NAS server, 2 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Removable, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

The Bottom Line: The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more advanced NAS features.

Specs: Iomega StorCenter Ix2-200 Network Storage - NAS server, 4 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Removable, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

The Bottom Line: The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 NAS server makes a good, affordable backup and storage center for home and small office environments where only simple file sharing and data backup are needed. Keep looking for alternatives if you want more advanced NAS features.

Specs: Iomega StorCenter Ix2-200 Network Storage - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Removable, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

The Bottom Line: The Seagate BlackArmor 220 is a good entry-level NAS server for small business and advanced users.

Specs: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220 - NAS server, 2 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

The Bottom Line: The Seagate BlackArmor 220 is a good entry-level NAS server for small business and advanced users.

Specs: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220 - NAS server, 4 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

The Bottom Line: The QNAP TS-239 Pro is a dual-bay NAS server that offers good performance and many features for a relatively high premium. It's a device best suited for those with intermediate or advanced know-how of networking.

Specs: QNAP TS-239 Pro Turbo NAS - NAS server, 0 GB, PC, Mac, 7 pin external Serial ATA, 4 pin USB Type A, RJ-45, Hot-swap, Hi-Speed USB, Gigabit Ethernet

The Bottom Line: If you can afford the service plan and stay within the required data limits, the Sprint Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 mobile router is a great way to access the Internet on the go.

The Bottom Line: Although Seagate BlackArmor is difficult to use for networking novices, it is a good choice for small business and advanced users.

Specs: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 420 - NAS server, 2 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

The Bottom Line: Although Seagate BlackArmor is difficult to use for networking novices, it is a good choice for small business and advanced users.

Specs: Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 - NAS server, 4 TB, PC, Mac, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Hot-swap, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet