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Western Digital My Cloud personal cloud storage device 8 TB Ethernet LAN White

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ilounge.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:42
In contrast to the company's My Passport Wireless , which is designed to be toted around, the My Cloud is built to be stationary — plugged in at a single location in your home or office, usually near your Wi-Fi or Internet router. Available in capacities...
Bottom line Despite the popularity of cloud storage services like iCloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive, increasing security and privacy concerns are fueling a desire by many users to keep their important data completely under their own control, rather than trusting it t...
80%
t3me.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:43
The promise of a device like the WD My Cloud is fairly simple. The Cloud, the easiest option to save the umpteen selfies and random videos you take, also has a certain eeriness to it all. You are essentially leaving your private data to a corporation, who...
Good Great Value, Design Language, Super easy to get started.
Bad No search function, Soso access speeds...
Bottom line If you're on the lookout for a office slash home storage device that you can remotely access your data from, this one's much recommended! Albeit for work, one with a heavier capacity...
80%
hardwaresecrets.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:43
The WD My Cloud 3 TB is a network hard disk drive, also know as NAS (Network Attached Storage). It must be connected to your router through a Gigabit Ethernet port, and it supports the installation of a second drive through a USB 3.0 port that is availabl...
Bottom line The WD My Cloud 3 TB is an excellent option if you are looking for an affordable, feature-rich NAS for home or small office use.It is simple to install and configure, which is an excellent characteristic for this kind of product. It can be accessed from o...
0%
hardwarebbq.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:43
Having a cloud storage has its usefulness but having your own network storage has many added advantages. Cloud and online storage have been proved unreliable at times. From the time when thousands of users have lost data because of MEGAUPLOAD raid, to eve...
Good FormFactor, Easy to Install, AC plug with switchable sockets for different region...
Bad Slow transfer speed via LAN for a gigabit ethernet, Lack of Security Features, Manual network setting not possible during WD My Cloud Dashboard installation, No physical switches for power on/off and data copy to HDD, Dropbox sync only works with WD Smart...
Bottom line It's a local cloud storage- nothing more and nothing less. But LAN transfer is slow. Either with static or dynamic IP setup. It does not have same functionality and features that you see even with basic single-bay NAS drive.But even if you look at this as...
62%
mymac.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:44
Cloud computing is all the rage nowadays. We use iCloud for our music and photos, Dropbox and Google Drive for file sharing and storage, plus a host of other cloud-based services, on a daily basis. The problem is, some of these services can get expensive...
Bottom line Ignoring Time Machine issues, I'm very happy with the My Cloud. It's easy to set up and has great documentation. The iPhone/iPad apps work well, and there's no stuttering when I stream videos or music to my MacBook Pro or Roku boxes. I love the ability to...
70%
cdrlabs.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:44
As one of the biggest names in the storage industry, Western Digital doesn't need much of an introduction. Founded in 1970, the company got its start by manufacturing calculator chips. As time went on, Western Digital expanded into the PC market, adding f...
Good Easy to setup and manage, Accessible from anywhere using desktop and mobile apps, Good looking and well constructed design, Supports USB and network backups, iTunes music and DLNA media servers, USB 3.0 expansion port, Gigabit Ethernet, Quiet operation, R...
Bad Mediocre read and write speeds, Hard drive is not removable, Does not support offsite backups...
0%
thinkcomputers.org
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:44
While cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Box.net, SpiderOak, and more offer decent ways to store a few gigabytes of data for free, once a user passes that free mark, the price for storage increases significantly. Rather than pay a monthly fee, someon...
Good Super simple plug-in-and-go setup, USB 3.0 for expansion, Mobile app auto-sync is pretty slick, WD2GO system makes users not have to think about how to get to their data...
Bad Seemingly no way to opt out of WD2GO, Horrible issues getting WD2GO to work on OS X, Unable to connect remotely on OS X, Two year warranty when the drive instead normally has a three year warranty, Suggested Improvements, Fix the OS X issues, — Get away...
Bottom line WD is clearly attempting to compete with online services with this and its other cloud storage offerings. The main selling proposition is that you can spend $150-$250 and have really fast local storage at home and easily-accessed storage from anywhere el...
70%
ubergizmo.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:44
Thinking of having your own personal cloud, WD My Cloud may be what you have been waiting for. Marketed as “Save Everything, Access Anywhere”, the My Cloud is available in 2, 3 and 4 TB size. As a single drive setup, the My Cloud targets mostly home users...
Bottom line Looking at the overall features and performance, the WD My Cloud 2TB is a pretty good single drive NAS setup. The storage performs well within the limitation of the TCP/IP protocol, Windows and/or Mac backups are reliable and cloud access is functional, e...
80%
arstechnica.com
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2017-08-21 03:05:44
In the consumer electronics world, simplicity is king. Manufacturers must constantly struggle to balance power and complexity with ease of use. Western Digital has been walking that tightrope for a while now with its My Book line of personal storage produ...
Good $150 gets you a $100 drive and a pretty solid $50 NAS, Great performance for its class, Simple to use interface makes set-up easy, Fanless design means it's incredibly quiet...
Bad No per share size limits means you might fill your drive with Time Machine backups, Not for a power user interested in micromanaging their storage, Mobile apps lack quick file finding features, No official Linux support...
0%
computershopper.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:45
& Design Look closely, and you'll notice that the term "network-attached storage" is, slyly, nowhere in Western Digital's description of its My Cloud device. With the My Cloud, WD repositions its vanguard consumer network-storage device as a "personal...
Good Compact design, Fresh, easy-to-use software makes configuring backups a cinch, Interfaces cleanly with Dropbox...
Bad No social-media backup, Limited remote-access options, No support for printers on USB port...
Bottom line The My Cloud provides fast, easy networked storage, making it simple to set up a "personal cloud”: a volume stored in your own home or office that's accessible from anywhere...
80%
Theinquirer.net
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2017-08-21 03:05:45
STORAGE VENDOR Western Digital (WD) is no stranger to the consumer NAS market. The My Cloud range is a new product line, an offshoot of the long running My Book series built with an emphasis on remote access...
Good Works flawlessly with a good connection, very easy to set up, feature packed with more enhancements expected...
Bad Performs terribly with slow connections, mobile client needs some work, requires a lot of troubleshooting if it fails...
80%
chipchick.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:45
Just about everyone these days uses some Cloud storage service, such as SkyDrive or DropBox, etc. Unfortunately these services are limited to a just few gigs, unless you pony up for a subscription plan. So while free cloud storage plans are great for some...
Good Fair pricing Saves you money on cloud storage services. Easy to get up and running and easy to use, with intuitive mobile apps. FTP support. Can expand with additional drives. Able to stream to music and videos to your mobile devices. Offers anywhere, rem...
Bad Desktop app is buggy. Requires ethernet connection and doesn't have builtin wifi...
Bottom line The WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device is a very cool concept that has been well executed. It's simple enough for a novice to setup, but has loads for the more technically inclined to play with. The price is right too, since it's priced only ma...
0%
hothardware.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:45
Cloud storage has emerged as a hugely attractive option for consumers and businesses alike. Consumer cloud storage darling Dropbox has gotten big enough that it warrants its own developer conference, Box is consistently innovating in the business spac...
Good Compelling use case, Simple, intuitive setup and management, Good Price...
Bad Slow file transfers, Occasionally glitches...
Bottom line My Cloud solves a big problem for a lot of people: It delivers a remote storage solution for average consumers that offers the capacity many families need, with simple setup and management tools. You have complete control over your personal cloud and its...
80%
smallnetbuilder.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:45
Many of the products that we review now have the word "Cloud" as part of their product name. And we're not just talking about NASes. Routers are also heavily betting on cloud capabilities, too.This trend isn't surprising.. According to NPD Group data cite...
Good Freshened interface, USB 3.0 for expanded storage, Easy remote access without port forwarding, 3 licenses for Smartware Pro backup software, Apple Time Machine backup, NAS snapshot backups...
Bad Allornothing for NAS backup, Javabased web browser access can be frustrating, No support for iCloud or SugarSync...
Bottom line Single-drive home NAS with personal cloud and media serving features. Replaces My Book Live with revamped hardware & software...
0%
macnn.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:45
Western Digital is attempting to reinvent the network-attached storage (NAS) concept with its new My Cloud device. The external storage aims to eliminate all of the network complications while expanding the available features. In our full review, we try t...
Good Inexpensive, Simple to set up, Great performance, Thirdparty cloud integration...
Bad Lacks advanced NAS features...
Bottom line Western Digital has succeeded in building an external hard drive with NAS features and no headache. Despite the lack of advanced features, the basic capabilities have been presented in a way that is straightforward and easy enough for typical users to fig...
80%
techgage.com
Updated:
2017-08-21 03:05:45
We humans, are creatures of pattern. Of repetition. Most of us follow the same routine day in and day out, deviating a little when time or money allows. I know in my own life, most days I wake up, go to work and come home. While not unlike most everybody...
Bottom line When we were approached by WD to review the My Cloud, the product sounded exciting. It's always exciting to work with new gear, especially when a company is venturing out into somewhat uncharted territories. In using the My Cloud, I ran into no issues t...
0%
geardiary.com
Updated:
2019-12-08 14:57:34
There was a time in the not-to-distant past when setting up storage solutions on your home network was complicated and expensive. Then, once you get everything setup, you could only access that Network Attached Storage (NAS) when you were actually in the...
Good Easy to set up, Mobile apps, Desktop apps, Overall design & performance...
Bad Individual user drive quotas would be handy for multiple users (a family or small business)...
0%
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