Western Digital MyBook World Edition NAS server

The good: 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.

The bad: Slow read/write speeds; no print server or media server; some file types not supported by MioNet for sharing.

The bottom line: The Western Digital MyBook World Edition is a simple-to-use NAS drive that makes remote access and file sharing easy for even beginners. Only its slow data transfer speed gives us pause.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.


General

Device Type - NAS server
Host Connectivity - Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity - 500 GB
Width - 2.2 in
Depth - 5.6 in
Height - 6.8 in
Weight - 2.6 lbs

Hard Drive

Type - Standard
Capacity - 1 x 500 GB
Spindle speed - 7200 rpm

Storage

Optical Storage - None

Optical Storage

Type - None

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Bays Total (Free) - None
Expansion Slots Total (Free) - None
Interfaces - 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45

Optical Storage (2nd)

Type - None

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous compliant standards - RoHS
Cables Included - Network cable

Storage Removable

Type - None

Power

Power device type - Power adapter
Power Device - Power adapter - External
Voltage Required - AC 120/230 V

Hard Drive (2nd)

Type - None

System Requirements

OS Required - Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Peripheral / Interface Devices - CD-ROM, Internet connection

Software / System Requirements

Software type - Drivers & Utilities, EMC Retrospect Express
Min Processor Type - 500 MHz
System Requirements Details - Pentium III - RAM 512 MB - HD 500 MB

Networking

Type - Network adapter
Data link protocol - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & support type - 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details - Limited warranty - 3 years

Environmental Parameters

Min operating temperature - 41 °F
Max operating temperature - 95 °F

Video

Video Output - None

Price Around $ 200