Netgear ReadyNAS 102

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

5
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Rich with features, simple set up process, support for up to 8tb, support for Time Machine, cloud storage support and full Dropbox integration, small compact size with a tough build quality, remote access, audio and media streaming support, runs very quie...
Good balance of features, performance, price, Builtin antivirus, Cloud based replication, access, drop folder

Cons:

Not the fastest NAS – but fine for home use
Not the fastest for USB attached backup, Some features not carried into new OS or require Genie Marketplace signup

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Last revision on August 4, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Rich with features, simple set up process, support for up to 8tb, support for Time Machine, cloud storage support and full Dropbox integration, small compact size with a tough build quality, remote access, audio and media streaming support, runs very quie
Good balance of features, performance, price, Builtin antivirus, Cloud based replication, access, drop folder

Reviewers Didn't Like

Not the fastest NAS – but fine for home use
Not the fastest for USB attached backup, Some features not carried into new OS or require Genie Marketplace signup

Expert reviews and ratings

Looking to store all of your media, files and backups in one accessible place? A network attached storage (NAS) drive is a great option. But what will suit your needs?ADAM TURNER and ANTHONY CARUANA take a look. Linked to cloud storage Single drive;...

By Macworld Australia on May 08, 2014

A well-made and inexpensive RAID-capable NAS enclosure, but some flaws hold it...

By Expert Reviews on March 28, 2014

As we move with ever increasing pace into a world of digital media and slowly say goodbye (sadly in this reviewer's opinion) to physical media, it's becoming increasingly important to have a good device in place to be able to supply your Home...

By avforums.com on February 08, 2014

For little over £100 Netgear has redefined what a user can expect from an entry level NAS, just as Western Digital's MyCloud range made many question whether they need a NAS at all. It is a little noisy, its mobile apps desperately need updating and its...

By Trusted Reviews on December 10, 2013

Netgear got into the NAS box business a few years ago when it bought ReadyNAS, a name it still uses for its storage product range. The ReadyNAS RN102 either comes with two drives pre-installed or as an empty box that can be filled with whatever SATA...

By micromart.co.uk on May 28, 2013

When it comes to NAS boxes, traditionally they have not been something that the average consumer uses. Instead, NAS boxes have been more of a prosumer toy. And this is for good reason – and that is that most NAS boxes are complex to install and use. This...

By Chip Chick on September 10, 2014

s someone who spends much of his day working from the Chrome OS, I have become a huge fan of clouds. Be it Dropbox, Google Drive, or something else, I am quite fond of being able to access my files from wherever I happen to...

By AndroidGuys on July 10, 2014

We have taken quite a few looks at various NAS devices over the nine years Techgage has been online. Most recently, it's been the QNAP TS-269L and the WD My Cloud EX4 . Both products are marketed at similar demographics and as such, they both fill...

By Techgage on May 12, 2014

Today we are checking out the Netgear ReadyNAS RN102 and RN104. Both are designed to provide home and small business users with a budget-friendly network attached storage (NAS) solution for efficient data backup and convenient file sharing... Back in...

By Legion Hardware on May 04, 2014

NAS devices are the all-in-one kitchen appliance, the jack of all trades of the home network. They can do one thing, they can do many things, and often you don't even need all of the features. While it's great to own a £350 top-of-the-line model, it...

By uk.hardware.info on January 06, 2014

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