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Western Digital MyBook World Edition NAS server

Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp. Part number: WDG1NC5000N

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CNET Editors' rating: 7.5 out of 10
Average user rating: 3.7 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - Western Digital MyBook World Edition NAS server

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Very good

7.5

out of 10

CNET Editor's rating: 7.5 out of 10
Reviewed by Felisa Yang
Review date: 5/14/07

The good: Dead-simple to set up remote access and file sharing; includes support for Gigabit Ethernet; bundled backup software lets you restore as well; generous warranty period.

The bad: Slow read/write speeds; no print server or media server; some file types not supported by MioNet for sharing.

The bottom line: 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.

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User opinions - Western Digital MyBook World Edition NAS server

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Poor

3.7

out of 10

Average user rating from 53 users

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6 out of 10 - Good
After some work, I have it setup the way I want.
The My Book World Edition NAS 500 GB version is very easy to get running. The problem I had was... Read more
by mevester (see profile) - April 27, 2007

91 out of 92 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

3 out of 10 - Poor
Great Product - Software Interface is Crap!
Also, if you check your network activity you may find (as I did) that the drive is contacting some... Read more
by sisancho (see profile) - July 2, 2007

62 out of 62 users found this user opinion helpful.

7 out of 10 - Very good
MyBook World Edition 1TB is available for $320.00
Buy the 1 terabyte version at Best Buy for $320.00.

Data transfer rate via ethernet is... Read more
by rhd1953 (see profile) - June 29, 2007

49 out of 60 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Total waste of time
Unless you really, really want to access your files remotely, do not install the mionet the... Read more
by crimminie (see profile) - June 14, 2007

34 out of 35 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Easy to Setup if you read...
What I read in these reviews is stay away from MioNet. I guess I got lucky and from the get go I... Read more
by Mike_DSS (see profile) - August 16, 2007

27 out of 28 users found this user opinion helpful.
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5 out of 10 - Average
Don't come close to the MioNet software
The only way to work is to map MyBook as a network drive. I worked with MioNet support team for... Read more
by amitaip (see profile) - June 20, 2007

26 out of 32 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Really Cool Hard Drive
I just got my "MyBookWorld for Ethernet 500 GB" and is awesome. To use it, you don't have to... Read more
by mupadhya (see profile) - May 21, 2007

20 out of 26 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Drive is crap don't bother
I bought this drive to back up a failing 1 TB Lacie - talk about dissappointment. Reads/writes are... Read more
by johnnyapollo2 (see profile) - November 24, 2007

13 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
50 Mb speed at best on LAN not 1 Gb!!
This should be a terrific piece of hardware from a 'reputable' manufacturer. It is instead... Read more
by pjberr (see profile) - September 18, 2007

11 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Stay away from this baby!
"Mio Net" (the software that comes bundled with the My Book) is terrible. You have to install it... Read more
by joelindsay89 (see profile) - February 9, 2008

7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Part number: WDG1NC5000N

General
Device Type	NAS server
Host Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity	500 GB
Width	2.2 in
Depth	5.6 in
Height	6.8 in
Weight	2.6 lbs

Hard Drive
Type	Standard
Capacity	1 x 500 GB
Spindle speed	7200 rpm

Storage
Optical Storage	None

Optical Storage
Type	None

Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free)	None
Expansion Slots Total (Free)	None
Interfaces	1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T - RJ-45

Optical Storage (2nd)
Type	None

Storage Removable
Type	None

Power
Power device type	Power adapter
Power Device	Power adapter - External
Voltage Required	AC 120/230 V

Miscellaneous
Cables Included	Network cable
Compliant Standards	RoHS

Hard Drive (2nd)
Type	None

System Requirements
OS Required	Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Peripheral / Interface Devices	CD-ROM, Internet connection