Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 USB2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

The StorCenter ix2200 supports RAID (redundant array of independent disks).
Feature rich; user-friendly.
Easy to configure, Fast transfer speeds, Straightforward webbased interface, Comparatively inexpensive, Wide range of supported standards, Works with Windows and Mac.

Cons:

The worst that can be said is that the generous technical support policy is no longer free after three years.
Drives are hard to access, replace, and format.

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Last revision on October 7, 2011

Reviewers Liked

The StorCenter ix2200 supports RAID (redundant array of independent disks)
Feature rich; user-friendly
Easy to configure, Fast transfer speeds, Straightforward webbased interface, Comparatively inexpensive, Wide range of supported standards, Works with Windows and Mac
Extremely easy to setup, Even easier to use, Amazingly fast transfer speeds

Reviewers Didn't Like

The worst that can be said is that the generous technical support policy is no longer free after three years
Drives are hard to access, replace, and format
Loud when in use, Interface lacks media previews, Occasional crashes
Too noisy for desk use, Pricing and Availability, The Iomega StorCenter ix2200 ($269.99 for 1TB, $369.99 for 2TB, and $699.99 for 4TB) is available for purchase on the or at many retail and online stores

Expert reviews and ratings

As we’ve seen earlier this NAS unit is very small, very neat, easy to set up and in my view exceptionally easy to configure.Functionality wise this device certainly doesn’t betray its budget origins either as it’s absolutely packed to...

By MyCE on October 31, 2010

100

The Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 is the best networked attached storage that we’ve...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

Iomega's second-gen NAS box, the StorCenter IX2, is a pocket-sized powerhouse for those looking to move their digital media off one (or more) PCs and onto a Share that can be accessed by the growing market of networkable AV kit – everything...

By TechRadar on May 06, 2010

Despite the somewhat reduced transfer speeds, at £310 for the 2TB version, the StorCenter ix2-200 comes slightly cheaper than the competition. The Synology box may sell for £160, but you have to supply your own disks. So for the paranoid Nas...

By RegHardware on May 06, 2010

Iomega’s StorCenter might be packed with useful features, but its complicated set-up means it is probably more suited to users who have some previous experience of network devices. The drive is a bit bulky, but that’s because it includes...

By Digital Arts Online on March 02, 2010

External hard drive space is a nice thing to have and for this additional space to be network accessible is even better. With the Iomega StorCenter ix2-200 you get 4TB of storage space that is network attached and features robust backup potential...

By TechReviewSource on January 14, 2010

The StorCenter ix2-200 offers a middle-ground between the high-end features and cryptic usability of dedicated NAS devices like QNAP’s TS-239 Pro Turbo NAS () or Synology’s Disk Station DS409slim () and more streamlined user-friendly home...

By Macworld on December 28, 2009

Easy to configure- Fast transfer speeds- Straightforward web-based interface- Comparatively inexpensive- Wide range of supported standards- Works with Windows and Mac Loud when in use- Interface lacks media previews- Occasional crashesThe...

By MacNN on November 25, 2009

Pros: Easy to configure, Fast transfer speeds, Straightforward webbased interface, Comparatively inexpensive, Wide range of supported standards, Works with Windows and Mac,

Cons: Loud when in use, Interface lacks media previews, Occasional crashes

By Electronista on November 25, 2009

Data Storage, Data Backup and Storage VirtualizationREVIEW: Iomega Packs Enterprise-Class Features in Low-Cost StorCenter ix2-200 DeviceShare By: Cameron Sturdevant2009-12-09Article Rating: / 0 There are 0 user comments on this Data Storage, Data...

By eWeek on December 15, 2009

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