storage

The Xtreamer eTRAYz promises to revolutionise the network attach storage (NAS) market when it is release in November.  The new Xtreamer eTRAYz storage devise will have all the features of the current brand of media storage devices plus a host of other   impressive features.  From the pre-release document that I read  the Xtreamer eTRAYz will be a milting pot of both domestic and enterprise storage solution.  The Xtreamer eTRAYz was design specifically for the Xtreamer Media Player but will integrate easily with other devices and software e.g. Apple Mac and PC. The Xtreamer eTRAYz can fully function as a stand alone NAS server that has similar functionalities to any Qnap or Synology.

QNAP Systems expanded their Turbo NAS lineup with the addition of the TS-419P desktop and TS-419U rack-mounted NAS servers. The TS-419P and TS-419U feature 4 hot-swappable SATA hard drives with up to 8TB of total capacity and supports 2.5" or 3.5" hard drives, giving users more flexibility in selecting drives for installation. The TS-419P and TS-419U feature a Marvell 1.2GHz CPU and 512MB DDRII memory which provides sustained high performance with lower power consumption.

To help safeguard treasured family memories, photos and music, LG Electronics has introduced a new Network Attached Storage.  LG's Network Attached Storage (NAS) model N2R1 uses a proven system of multiple hard drives used for sharing and replicating data to prevent possible damage or loss. Called RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Discs), this system automatically backs up and restores files for added security in the event of a hardware failure.

Earlier this year Cisco announced the release of two home gadgets that promises to enhance the way we interact and enjoy our digital media.  The two products are: Cisco Multiroom Home Audio - will make it easy to play music from a variety of sources wirelessly throughout the home and the Cisco Media Hub - to help us enjoy all our digital photos, music and video anytime and anywhere.

Windstream Corp. a high-speed Internet, phone and digital TV provider, announced today its new online backup and file sharing service designed for residential and small business customers. The services will be provided in partnership with Radialpoint a Digital Home solution company.

D-Link Australia & New Zealand has launched the DIR-685 Xtreme N Storage Router, an all-in-one networking solution combining a fast, far-reaching 802.11n Wi-Fi router with network attached storage (NAS), SharePort technology for sharing printers and scanners, and a bright LCD display for viewing digital photos, desktop applications and network performance.

Synology Inc. today launched the new 2.5" 4-bay Disk Station DS409slim, a highly anticipated addition to the 09 series product line that brings lower power consumption, virtually quiet operations and an extremely small footprint both physically and financially while providing the same reliable data sharing and backup solution that Synology is well known for.

Mvix(USA), announces the worldwide launch of the Mvix Ultio, a Hard-Disk Based media center capable of HD digital media playback with video output as high as 1080p and supporting the largest array of AV formats and codecs ever supported by any media player.

Many of us associate Intel with processors, PC, Server parts and network devices. That is because that’s where Intel has focus most of its marketing efforts; but this is changing because Intel like many other  technology companies (Ericsson, Cisco, Microsoft and Motorola) have notice that consumers are working differently with their home appliances, when compare to how we were over the last 20 years. This is why they have coined the term “Consumer Electronic 3.0”.  Consumer electronics 3.0, according to Intel is the seamless integration of the internet and television.

Acer announced the new Acer® Aspire easyStore Home Server for customers in the United States. Designed for households and home-based businesses with multiple PCs, Aspire easyStore offers a simple way to network home computers, centralize, share and protect digital data as well as access it remotely from anywhere in the world.