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Buffalo LinkStation Mini (500GB, black) comparison

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Product name	Buffalo LinkStation Mini (500GB, black)	Synology DS209+ NAS server	D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure	Western Digital MyBook World Edition NAS server	Synology Disk Station DS-107+
Price	$176.99 to $224.99	$309.69 to $348.10	$164.99 to $224.99	$299.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating			2.5 stars	1.5 stars
Release date	April 08, 2008
The Bottom Line	The tiniest of NAS drives, the Buffalo LinkStation Mini keeps up with its full-size competition in terms of both features and performance. However, you'll pay a premium price for this small, silent networked drive.	Although expensive and difficult to use for networking novices, the Synology DS209+ offers awesome throughput speed and nearly all the features you could ever need in a NAS server.	The D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure is a comprehensive solution to extend your network storage and functionality. It offers great performance and, despite its long list of features, remains very easy to use.	The Western Digital MyBook World Edition is a simple-to-use NAS drive that makes remote access and file sharing easy for even beginners. Only its slow data transfer speed gives us pause.	The Synology DS107+ is the most sophisticated NAS device we've tested to date. Its more advanced features require some networking know-how, but the included software and Web interface go a long way in helping you tackle the various offerings. You can't beat all the features you get for the price.
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Weight	1.1 lbs	2.2 lbs	2.7 lbs	2.6 lbs	Info unavailable
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Buying choices	Dell Small Business $199.99 In stock: Yes Amazon.com $176.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $177.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 12 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $309.69 In stock: Yes Amazon.com Marketplace $348.10 In stock: Yes Prices from 2 CNET Certified stores	Dell Small Business $195.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $179.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $175.88 In stock: Yes Prices from 14 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com Marketplace $299.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	As Reviewed: $269 Check manufacturer site for availability
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