Comments on: Drobo “Storage Robot” vs ReadyNas NV+

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:11:10 +0000

Netgear is selling new diskless versions of the ReadyNAS NV+ again, here’s a link on newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822122010

Priced at $849, though…

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:04:05 +0000

Newegg.com has some Open Box diskless versions here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822329023R

By: Ian

Ian — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:16:42 +0000

@JustMike

It is a shame Netgear took that turn with the ReadyNas line. Hopefully they’ll see the error of their ways as people balk at a four-figure nas and go buy something much cheaper. It seems Netgear thinks this box is only fit for small business and not for the home power user.

Shame.

By: JustMike

JustMike — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:06:22 +0000

Since the ReadyNAS is now a Netgear product with a MUCH higher price tag (no more diskless units) I’m trying to find my next NAS. Thanks for the info.

By: scracha

scracha — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:29:35 +0000

Just pointing out that although it won’t do it automatically, the ReadyNAS can handle two RAID1 arrays. USB is painfully slow. I wish someone would release a NAS with an eSATA interface for backups.

By: memoryloot » Blog Archive » Drobo

memoryloot » Blog Archive » Drobo — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:44:14 +0000

[...] market for this or similarily a NAS device like Infrant’s ReadyNAS NV+. I stumbled upon an entry in the blogosphere from isnoop.net which briefly goes over the differences of each devices. One of the things I wish the Drobo would [...]

By: milkfilk

milkfilk — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:57:40 +0000

A friend of mine ordered one, I’m considering a ReadyNas and a Drobo (possibly another Mac mini). Trying to figure out everything is a nightmare (Tivo3 + Slingbox?) just to centralize media…

I’ve heard that the Drobos are a bit loud. When my friend gets his, I’ll comment what I think.

By: eric gadfly

eric gadfly — Sat, 05 May 2007 15:34:34 +0000

That foxy little black Drobo cube is now much cheaper.

Not only did Dobo’s manufacturers cut their price $200, but in in an unusual move, the company is offering a rebate to anyone who already bought a Drobo above $499.

I have mine, and look forward to the $200 bucks!

The details are here
http://www.drobospace.com/blog/5/10382/Drobo-Price-Reduced-to–499–Gives-Difference-Back-to-Previous-Buyers/;jsessionid=D2EE91BEE0822ADCAAC9AA6B9FCB9114