Typical price: £349
What is it: USB storage device accepting up to four SATA hard disks
What we think: The fact that you can top up the storage level almost indefinitely is very appealing
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 February 2008
Tags: Data Robotics, Data Robotics Drobo, contrast, hard drive, adaptor
We like:
Design; ease of use; easy top-up of storage; auto backups
We don't like:
No Ethernet connectiivty
CNET UK judgement:
Data Robotics Drobo should be commended for giving users protection against data loss and the ability to top up their levels of storage as they see fit. The machine doesn't come cheap, and it lacks an Ethernet feature, but it could be just the thing for anyone with precious and burgeoning file collections
Full review:
Data Robotics says Drobo is the world's first data storage robot. It has a point. It's no C-3PO, but it can automate most aspects of data storage. It serves as a giant repository which, in theory, will never lose data, never run out of space and can repair itself if problems arise. It's available now for £349. Continue Reading...
Data Robotics Drobo History
21 Dec 2007 in Crave
Data storage is usually as dull as ditchwater, but our ears pricked up when we heard about Drobo -- the world's first storage robot
Latest user reviews
April 17, 2008
Posted by: robbyx
"Avoid at all costs"
February 25, 2008
Posted by: Tim Martin
"Almost, but not quite"
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