Typical price: £138
What is it: USB 500GB hard drive with twin disks
What we think: Good value for money, and its RAID functionality makes it slightly more secure than its rivals
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 June 2007
Tags: Buffalo, Buffalo DriveStation Duo, installation, performance, hard drive
We like:
RAID capability; auto backups
We don't like:
Looks; more expensive than ordinary USB hard disks; no media streaming
You might also need:
A computer with an Internet connection
CNET UK judgement:
The DriveStation Duo offers a clever twist on the humble USB hard disk. Its twin hard drives will give you peace of mind if you're paranoid about disk failure, so all you have to tolerate is its atrocious looks
Full review:
The Buffalo DriveStation Duo is smarter than your average 500GB external hard drive. It contains two separate 250GB disks that can be used as one big drive, two independent disks, or in a RAID array, which lets it perform automatic data backups of itself. We reviewed the base 500GB model, which retails for around £150, but 800GB, 1TB and 1.5TB versions are also available. Continue Reading...
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