500 GB Hard Drive, 150 MBps Data Transfer Rate, Network Storage Server, Portable Hard Drive, For: PC System(s)
The easy to use LinkStation Live 500 GB Multimedia Storage Server is perfect whenever you need dependable network data storage. All computers on your network can share files on this versatile, flexible, and simple NAS. In addition to its storage capabilities, it can stream multimedia to a PC, a Mac, a Buffalo LinkTheater, and other DLNA CERTIFIED media players. The LinkStation Live seamlessly integrates with iTunes 7 and allows you to access your music files on the LinkStation from your iTunes software. Best suited for homes or small businesses who need a central location for files that all devices on the network can share.
Price Range: $142 - $230
Epinions Rating: 
(3 Reviews)
MPN: HS-DH500GL
Network Storage Type: Network Storage Server
Form Factor: External
Platform: PC, Mac
Hard Drive Type: Portable
Hard Drive Capacity: 500 GB
Total Storage capacity: 500 MB
HD Spindle speed: 7,200 RPM
HD Data Transfer Rate: 150 MBps
Quantity: 1
Ports: 1 x LAN, 2 x USB 2.0
Special Features: Print Server, File Server, NAS, Hot Swap, Additional Drive capacity via USB 2.0
Controller Type: Serial ATA
Controller RAID Level: JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5
Networking Type: Gigabit Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Width: 2.4 in.
Depth: 7.4 in.
Height: 6.94 in.
Weight: 4.05 lb.
Warranty: 1 Year
Operating System: Linux, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple MacOS 8.6 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.3
Release Date: January, 2007
UPC: 747464112886
Product ID: 39172656
Author's Rating:
Pros: Works out of the box for Windows, Apple, Linux. Easy Web browser based configuration utility.
Cons: Slow. Shouldn't be used for transfer-intensive uses.
The Bottom Line: Essential and reliable for centralized network backup.
Review: Wow. This Network Attached Storage device has transformed my home network. I have 7 computers at home: 4 laptops (one for each member of the family), two for my small business, and one for my home security/home automation... Read Full Review by j_cricket, Sep 30, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: Lot of drive space for the market price, small footprint, easy to set up.
Cons: Tough to find downside unless you get a bad unit.
The Bottom Line: An IP-based NAS solution is ideal for any household needing a lot of storage for devices running different OS.
Review: If you have a home network with multiple computers running multiple operating systems and are looking for a comprehensive, simple storage solution, then the Buffalo LinkStation Live 500MB NAS may really delight you. For the $200.00 I paid for the... Read Full Review by binarimon, Jan 28, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: Works with macs and pc's
Cons: Had to print manual.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I almost did not buy this based on some of the reviews online, but it seeded to do everything I needed so i gave it a shot. This piece works great, set up was simple, I could have done it with my eyes closed. I have 3 macs and 1 pc all hit the network... Read Full Review by stricklandpb, Dec 28, 2007
