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Western Digital WDG2NC20000N My Book World Edition II 2 TB Ethernet External Hard Drive | 
| Brand: Western Digital
Category: CE
List Price: $509.99
Buy New: $408.99
You Save: $101.00 (20%)
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 5349
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Hard Drive Size: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
nv:Form Factor: Desktop
Compatible RAID Levels: 1
Total Storage Capacity: 2.0 TB
USB Ports: 1
RJ-45 Ports: 1
Communications Description: Network Adapter
Interface Type: RJ-45
Data Transfer Rate: 1000 Mbps
Data Transfer Rate: 100 Mbps
Data Transfer Rate: 10 Mbps
Protocols: TCP/IP
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T Ethernet
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
Management: Web Based
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: WDG2NC20000N
Model: WDG2NC20000N
UPC: 718037122557
EAN: 0718037122557
ASIN: B000UF4ZZ6
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days
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| Features:
| • | WD Anywhere Access storage system and all the files on it are always accessible when you need them, even if your local computer is turned off. | | • | Easy to set up, easy to use. Wizard software steps you through RAID configuration. | | • | Data OnHand? - From any PC, use Windows Explorer to securely browse, edit and save files on My Book World Edition. | | • | Extra data protection with RAID 1 | | • | Up to 2 TBs of storage in an elegant, small footprint design, enough to store an entire digital photo library, your HD movie collection and hours and hours of DV video. |
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Product Description
Add this unique remote-access storage system to your wired or wireless network and you'll have a surprisingly simple and secure way to access and share data and photos at home, in the office, and anywhere in the world - even when your local computer is off.PRODUCT FEATURES:WD Anywhere Access - This storage system and all the files on it are always accessible when you need them, even when your local computer is turned off;Easy to set up, easy to use - You're up and running in a few simple steps. Wizard software steps you through RAID configuration and network setup is a breeze with our unique, powerful remote access software;Data OnHand - From any PC, use Windows Explorer to securely browse through folders on My Book World Edition. Open, edit and save files as though they are right there with you;Extra data protection with RAID 1 - For extra data protection, dedicate half the capacity for mirroring, and automatically and instantaneously back up data every time you save it;Extraordinary capacity - With up to 1.5 TB of storage in an elegant, small footprint design, you have plenty of space to store an entire digital photo library, your HD movie collection and hours and hours of DV video;User serviceable - Easy access allows you to open the case and replace a drive. No need to send the entire system in for service;Gigabit Ethernet Connection - High-performance 1000/100/10 compatible Ethernet connection;EMC Retrospect Express backup software - Easy-to-use software for scheduled or on-demand file backup;UPnP enabled - Makes network configuration easy and convenient;Capacity gauge - See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system;Quiet and cool - An efficient convection cooling system and a thermostatically controlled fan keep this unit reliably cool and remarkably quiet.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Decent NAS Drive November 11, 2008
Pierre Pham (Madison, WI United States)
I found this NAS drive to be adequate performance and overall a decent investment. The web inteface to configure the device is slow to access despite on a 1GB switch. The folders are renamed to CAPS. For example: Documents become DOCUMENTS afer completing the wizard.
After configuring the drive, you can access it via UNC \\IPaddress\shareName. You DO NOT need to install Western Digital's MioNET to access the shares.
The drive runs quite and has a small footprint.
 Big but SLOW - too slow to be useful in real world October 20, 2008
Vincent E. Veselosky (Atlanta GA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My primary problem with this device, and ultimately the reason that I returned it for a refund, is that it is unacceptably slow. And when I say slow, I mean 10 times slower than a USB drive. I measured the throughput by copying a 1GB file over gigabit ethernet, and it clocked at 2.5MB/s, whereas copying the same file over USB measured 25MB/s. Copying across a wireless network to another computer was also faster. I got these results *after* updating to the latest firmware -- performance was even worse with the shipped firmware.
Other complaints: no explicit support for Mac or Linux, although both can be made to work given enough Google searches. Pathetic documentation even for supported Windows platforms.
Strongly NOT recommended. Still searching for an alternative.
Buy something else. August 9, 2008
Zoirusha (Bronx, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Consistently fails to mount on my Mac (takes a few re-starts of both the computer and the drive to finally see it on the desktop). Sometimes fails to start altogether. Sometimes I can't shut it down. The WD online and phone customer service is worthless - for any practical solution they want payment. Don't buy this!
 Not bad July 20, 2008
Roger (Santa Clara, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this item because I prefer Western Digital drives to other manufacturers. After reading the other reviews, I decided not to install the software that comes with it as I won't be using the "world access" functionality.
After figuring out what IP address it pulled, setup was easy via the web interface.
As others have written, the web interface _is_ unusually slow, but it does get the job done. It's not like you'll be using the web interface regularly.
I have confirmed what some others have written about write access being a bit slow. However, I did so some testing on my own and have found that writing to this drive over my gigabit network (wired), I can get up to 5 MB/s writing. If I write to a true windows server on my same network, I can get up to 12 MB/s on that.. so there is some speed difference. Possibly because the true Windows server is doing (more) write-caching.
Since I am using this to primarily store videos to stream to my DirecTV HR20 (mpegs), I have done several tests and find that the bandwidth on this device is more than sufficient to stream to my receiver. The videos play without delay, and no jitters or playback problems.
One downside to this is that it doesn't have a built in UPNP server, but my current TVersity server handles it fine.
All in all, I am happy with this NAS, especially for the price, compared to other devices.
Pros:
-Easy to setup, don't install the software
-Not as loud as people have mentioned. I barely hear it.
-Looks nice, small form factor
-Gigabit Ethernet helps video performance (less lag)
Cons:
-The blue-ring of death (the power and activity lights) is just as annoying as the one on my DirecTV HR20. Unfortunately, unlike the HR20, the lights can't be turned off. Don't put this near your TV, or you'll be staring at the lights.
-Slower than writing to a regular windows server (by 50%), but it still performs well
Wishlist:
-Ability to turn off the lights
-USB connector to plug it into my computer directly (so I could use it as a regular external hard drive)
-Rubberized feet. I live in earthquare country so things need to be able to stay put. This is easy to overcome at my local hardware store.
-Faster write performance. Perhaps more write-caching?
 So far so good... July 16, 2008
Pandaros (Dubai)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Purchased this device - connected it to my network without any problems.
Haven't bothered to load the software on it as yet - works just fine.
If I feel the need to make it more secure then I'll install the software.
I am able to stream media from the device via a Media Centre machine with no issues linking to it across my small network.
All in all very happy with the purchase :)
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