Backing Up and Sharing Between 3 Computers - Options?

[tyreal]

I have 3 computers: 1 Desktop Windows, 1 Macbook (alum), 1 Macbook Pro. I also have a PS3.

Looking to setup network storage but not sure what my options are. I'm aware of network storage devices which backup and share, but can I setup the same thing with an extra hard drive in my PC? Or perhaps an external hard drive?

I basically want a separate hard drive(s) to do mirror and incremental backups, as well as share music, pics, docs, etc. with all three computers and my PS3.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Olivier L.]

A network drive connected to your router would have the advantage that you don't need to have a computer switch on for the other to do the back-up or access the drive. That could avoid you having the windows PC running all the time.

 

[tyreal]

A network drive connected to your router would have the advantage that you don't need to have a computer switch on for the other to do the back-up or access the drive. That could avoid you having the windows PC running all the time.

Ok. Thank you.

Do most NAS devices allow a direct connection for mirroring? Network mirroring would take forever. I've noticed most come with USB connections, but wasn't sure if that was for additional external hard drive space.