Wireless Storage - Best Options!

[MrManwelo]

I've ordered a base model Retina Macbook Pro. It comes with the 256GB SSD, which frankly isn't enough, but the next model up was just too costly.

So my question is. What is the best alternative. I need about 1TB minimum for storage and it needs to be wireless. I want something like Time Capsule, but the reviews and massive price put me off.

As my budget has been blown on the Macbook Pro, the solution needs to be as cheap as possible. I've read about NAS adapters and servers, but I dunno.

Any advice is appreciated. I'm in the UK btw.

 

[dacreativeguy]

I've ordered a base model Retina Macbook Pro. It comes with the 256GB SSD, which frankly isn't enough, but the next model up was just too costly.

So my question is. What is the best alternative. I need about 1TB minimum for storage and it needs to be wireless. I want something like Time Capsule, but the reviews and massive price put me off.

As my budget has been blown on the Macbook Pro, the solution needs to be as cheap as possible. I've read about NAS adapters and servers, but I dunno.

Any advice is appreciated. I'm in the UK btw.

If you are expecting to use wireless storage and somehow back that up to time machine, that will be REALLY slow over wireless.

Do you have another computer on the network? I have a mac mini on the network as my fileserver and access it from my macbook. The mini has a USB drive connected for TM backups.

 

[NStocks]

I made a thread about this a few days ago. Someone pointed me in the direction of this:

http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?id=10520

That seems to be the best option but it's a little pricey.

 

[MrManwelo]

If you are expecting to use wireless storage and somehow back that up to time machine, that will be REALLY slow over wireless.

Do you have another computer on the network? I have a mac mini on the network as my fileserver and access it from my macbook. The mini has a USB drive connected for TM backups.

I currently use an external hard drive. But I'm done with wires. Just want a storage area thats networked. Why would backing up be any slower than time capsule with an alternative?

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I made a thread about this a few days ago. Someone pointed me in the direction of this:

http://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?id=10520

That seems to be the best option but it's a little pricey.

Looks good, but for that price i'd probably just get a time capsule.

 

[NStocks]

I currently use an external hard drive. But I'm done with wires. Just want a storage area thats networked. Why would backing up be any slower than time capsule with an alternative?

You could also look at pogoplug. It is essential a cloud storage solution where you connect your own external hd like the WD my book and you can access every file on iPhone, iPad and Mac... It does however require a application for each devices which is why I'm not so sure on it... I don't want to open an application every time I want to access a file on my Mac. (unless it does show up in finder)

Around £50

 

[MrManwelo]

You could also look at pogoplug. It is essential a cloud storage solution where you connect your own external hd like the WD my book and you can access every file on iPhone, iPad and Mac... It does however require a application for each devices which is why I'm not so sure on it... I don't want to open an application every time I want to access a file on my Mac. (unless it does show up in finder)

Around £50

hmmmm, i've heard of pogoplug. i get the impression it shows up in finder and only requires the apps for iPhone and iPad. I may be wrong...

 

[MrManwelo]

it's cheap as well! worth a punt maybe...

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/pogopl...81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=pqqwappp&istBid=t

 

[NStocks]

it's cheap as well! worth a punt maybe...

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/pogopl...81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=pqqwappp&istBid=t

This model isn't even wireless? Connectivity: Wired... I guess the wireless aspect applies when you are outside your home network...

 

[MrManwelo]

This model isn't even wireless? Connectivity: Wired... I guess the wireless aspect applies when you are outside your home network...

oh yeh...all pogoplugs are just 'cloud' based over the internet with your personal hard drive providing the storage. I just assumed it was wireless like airport extreme. Lessons no. 1, never assume!! haha.

Better get looking again...

 

[anc1en7z]

Buy a NAS enclosure if you have HDD's available.

If not, buy something like this http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005SJJVXA/ref=asc_df_B005SJJVXA8520855?smid=A246UO6SGGEFX8&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B005SJJVXA

or this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00499DMRQ/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers

or you could even by a router with usb hard drive capabilities build in, then plug a usb hard drive in. This would be cheaper if you have existing hard drives.

 

[Bazzy]

Hi,

I have a time capsule & love it but it was expensive which pissed me off but after having it for two years & no issues I am pleased I got it.

I have heard that some simply buy an airport express router & then attach an external hard drive which acts just like a time capsule but you end up with two items instead of one - maybe some of the more knowledgeable folks here can provide more/better input!

Bazzy!

 

[do!ob]

Hi,

I found out about a new wireless storage solution that has just been released.
Before, a lot of manufacturer released wireless solutions but were too muchh expensive.

Now there is the WeZee Disk from Storex available on PixMania.

http://www.pixmania.se/extern-barba...500-gb-extern-barbar-harddisk/21747292-a.html

about what I read, not all the wireless storage solutions are compatible with iOS.
However, i tested the WeZeeDisk and it seems to read all video files on iOS. *


Enjoy