computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2011-10-04 00:56:31
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Network hard disks, otherwise known as Network Attached Storage (Nas) devices, are popular in business for backing up large amounts of data, but have until recently been too complex and expensive for homes.Netgear's Stora is a Nas unit designed to stor...

Very easy to set up; provides media playback and backup; remote access of data over internet; good capacity for price...

Blocky case design...

Simple home backup and media server with similarly simple backup...
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NAS devices aren't renowned for being stylish, but the cute Stora is. It's great value, too, for storage and price. Handily, its 1TB comes on a single hard disk, but there is a spare bay so you can add a second drive to double capacity orutilise RAID...

Streamer compatability is good, easy installation, good value for storage and price...

Premium services aren't free, MP3only music, single USB drive...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated: 2011-10-04 00:56:31
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Netgear’s Stora isn’t the most elegant NAS drive, or the cheapest, but it does have some attractive features that will appeal to creatives...

Versatile network storage device with spare drive bay; Time Machine compatibility and good Mac software.

Expensive; manual can be confusing; some features require additional subscription fee.
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Netgear's latest NAS device is aimed at an audience that would normally run a mile at the mere mention of Network Attached Storage. Pull the Stora from its packaging and it's certainly better looking than your average NAS: glossy black all over, its an...

Not as customisable as most, but NAS novices will find it an accessible, good performer...
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If you're looking for a high-end, expandable and fully configurable NAS device, this isn't it. The Netgear Stora MS2110 1TB is all about ease of use and keeping things simple. For example, there are several simple ways to access your Stora box. It pops...

Good features, Decent capacity, Easy to use...

Web interface is a bit confusing, Flickr features require additional payment...
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Over the years we've concluded that Netgear's NAS devices are, if not the best going, certainly among them. Better still, the company is doing a good job of bringing out systems such as the ReadyNAS Duo at a price point that all of us - not just those los...

It's impressive to think that a 1TB NAS device can now be had for £190. That the Netgear Stora is also incredibly easy to set up and use is a bonus and although it does require a subscription the functionality added by MyStora.com isn't bad value for mone...
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With its black finish and angular frame, the Netgear Stora has more style than most NAS devices - a calculated attempt to appeal to consumers as much as techies.The lightweight plastic feels cheap, but the Stora shines when it comes to more practical c...

Not as customisable as the ReadyNAS Duo, but NAS novices will find the Netgear Stora MS2110 accessible, and a good performer...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2011-11-05 15:40:35
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With the average consumer's digital storage needs ever increasing, Netgear has released the Stora, a network-attached storage (NAS) unit for the home. While NAS's are usually restricted to the corporate level, the Stora can act as both a storage and me...

Easy to use, DLNA compliant, Cheap...

Only RAID 1, Requires internet access for many features...

The Netgear Stora fairs well as a storage and media server for the home. It has lots of bells and whistles without too much hassle or a hefty price tag, a good choice for those who want a simple and effective storage solution. Editors’ rating: 8/10...
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The Stora MS2110 is Netgear's simplest network-attached storage (NAS) device yet. Designed for use in the home, it boasts a similar automatic RAID configuration system to Netgear's ReadyNAS devices, as well as remote access for media files. It's relatively cheap, too, though it isn't as expandable or fast as other media-focussed NAS devices, and the options available to administrators are somewhat limited.The Netgear Stora MS2110 doesn't look like a NAS; there are no exposed drive bays, loud...

Guest remote access, easy to use, low power consumption...

Slow transfer speeds, second drive bay only for mirroring data, premium subscription is an extra cost...

The Netgear Stora (MS2110) is a simple and sleek NAS device for the home that offers an easy to use Web-based interface and remote access for media files. The initial price tag is certainly appealing, but there is an annual fee for remote access...
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