LaCie 5big Network 2 (10 TB)

Pros: good RAID performance, remote access

Cons: a bit heavy

Summary: The unit is very well made. It can be used as a file server or as a print server. I can download torrents to it and even stream audio files through the network. The device can be accessed from any machine that is connected to the Internet (providing the remote access is set up), which is great for travelers like myself. The LAN load balancing is very practical, it allows to double the transfer speed over the local network. The device is rather heavy due to the solid aluminum enclosure. Overall I'm pleased with the way it works, the design and the quality.