Guide Note

The Netgear ReadyNAS Duo is a storage device which has integrated BitTorrent support allowing users to download movies and music from the Internet to the device itself and stream it through a media adapter.

Fast Facts

Manufacturer: Netgear
Debut: 2008
Price Range: $399-679
500-1000 GB
Specs: 5.60 x 3.98 x 8.70 inches
Weight: 4.56 pounds
Three USB ports

Features

The Duo is designed as an additional storage accessory, specifically for homes running more than one computer. The Duo can connect to the home's wireless network and serve each computer on the network to provide between 500 GB and 1000 GB of additional storage. Users can attach a secondary hard disk into the Duo to store software backups, which will automatically enable itself if the primary hard disk is damaged. The Duo also contains a BitTorrent client, allowing for downloading and streaming of movies and music without a connected computer.

Reviews

The Duo was selected as the Editor's Choice by PC Magazine for the best SMB NAS, calling it sexy, small and fast, with a reasonable price. PC World also chose the Duo as the top network-attached storage device, citing solid construction, ease of use, affordability and great performance.

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Products | Gadgets | Computers and Electronics | Computer Accessories | Internet | Media Rights and Sharing

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Netgear ReadyNAS Duo News and Information

Official Site: ReadyNAS Duo
Google News: Netgear ReadyNAS Duo
CNET: Netgear Brings NAS to You, the Home User (January 7, 2008)
Business Wire: Netgear Joins BitTorrent Device Partners (January 7, 2008)
Netgear: Netgear ReadyNAS Duo Brings Award-Winning Intelligent... (January 6, 2008)
infoSync World: Netgear Offers New Media Streaming and Storage Solutions (January 6, 2008)
PC Magazine: Netgear Slims the ReadyNAS for the Home (January 6, 2008)

Netgear ReadyNAS Duo Blogs and Commentaries

Crave: Netgear ReadyNAS Duo: BitTorrent Media Streamer (January 6, 2008)
Engadget: Hands-on with the Netgear ReadyNAS Duo (January 6, 2008)
Engadget: Netgear Launches ReadyNAS Duo Storage Lineup (January 6, 2008)
CrunchGear: NetGear CES cavalcade: Wire-line and hotter Wireless (January 6, 2008)

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