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Western Digital My Book World Edition 1 TB Network Storage System - WDG1NC10000N | 
| Brand: Western Digital
Category: CE
List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $209.99
You Save: $20.00 (9%)
Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 1758
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Hard Drive Size: 1000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 1150 x 800 x 460
nv:Form Factor: Desktop
Total Storage Capacity: 1.0 TB
Hard Drives Included: 1
USB Ports: 1
RJ-45 Ports: 1
Communications Description: Network Adapter
Interface Type: RJ-45
Data Transfer Rate: 1000 Mbps
Data Transfer Rate: 100 Mbps
Data Transfer Rate: 10 Mbps
Protocols: TCP/IP
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T Ethernet
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet
Management: Web Based
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: WDG1NC10000N
Model: WDG1NC10000N
UPC: 718037119748
EAN: 0718037119748
ASIN: B000VJ0YQ0
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Includes - Remote access storage system, Ethernet cable, AC adapter, Installation and software CD and Quick Install Guide | | • | High-performance 1000/100/10 compatible Ethernet connection | | • | EMC Retrospect Express backup software - Easy-to-use software for scheduled or on-demand file backup | | • | Makes network configuration easy and convenient | | • | See at a glance how much space is available on your storage system |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Add this unique remote-access storage system to your wired or wireless network and you'll have a surprisingly simple and secure way to access and share data and photos, at home, in the office, and anywhere in the world even when your local computer is off. The WD Anywhere Access storage system and all the files on it are always accessible when you need them. From any PC, use Windows Explorer to securely browse through folders on My Book World Edition. Open, edit and save files as though they are right there with you. An efficient convection cooling system and a thermostatically controlled fan keep this unit reliably cool and remarkably quiet Easily access and edit your files on any computer Securely share photos with your friends anywhere in the world without uploading them to the web Back up your laptop data to your home computer while you're traveling Offer your clients an easy way to access business documents, designs and artwork Eliminates the need for a separate FTP server Back up critical files to a remote drive for the ultimate protection from loss Simplify your home network and access data from any computer or external hard drive in the house Automatically back up all your PCs to one central location Gain peace of mind with a mirrored back up of important documents and images Network setup is a breeze with our unique, powerful remote access software System Requirements - Available 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet connection (network adapter, router, switch or hub port), Broadband Internet connection, 512MB RAM, Pentium III class, 500 MHz, Windows 2000, XP Home, Pro, Web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Mozilla Firefox 1.0.3 or later) and CD-ROM drive
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Nice networked solution at a resonable price September 23, 2008
random purchaser
Although it is true if you follow directly the instructions for installation the software forces you to use "WD anywhere access" which _is_ restricted for protected material, you do not need to do so. So long as you only need to access the drive on your own network you can install it as a simple network drive and have no issues with content.
The only problem I have with this is it wasn't clear until after I bought it that there is a parallel product that has two drives allowing you to use mirroring, doing away with questions about backups - given the choice I would have gone with that.
 Excellent. n00bs complain. September 18, 2008
Benjamin Britton (Colorado, USA)
1.) One of the fastest, non direct connected drives available on a HOME network (unless you feel like setting up your own server, but the speed differences aren't that much faster).
2.) Wireless and Wired access for all your computers if you want, on your network.
3.) REMOTE DRIVE ACCESS IF FREE. Yes, they charge a fee to have the 'premium' benefits of being able to control your networked pc's remotely, but you'll not find a decent remote access program that's free.
4.) Drag and drop files if you want, just like any folder, it should be n00b proof, but seing from the bad reviews, its not ;p.
5.) 3 YEAR MANUFACUTERS WARRANTY and Windows certified. Important thing to know. Alot of external hard drives are not windows certified (LaCie) and I've had a few crash and you're up the creek with no pattle in that situation... its a conveniant excuse by LaCie and Windows to not offer support... so with WD and other Windows Certified HD makers, you will get better support.
6.) Some people don't like mionet. Some businesses/most colleges have admistrative blocks on downloading and executing unapproved software, which is what mionet does to allow you to access your info/pcs. There are ways around it. Google is your friend. Its like complaining about buying a non fully loaded car... because they want to charge you more for power windows, sunroof and dvd player. Who would have thought that getting more might cost you more? GLOBAL ACCESS IS FREE FOR LIFE... CONTROLLING YOUR NETWORKED PC'S IS EXTRA. I guess given the current state of our economy that people want to try to fight to keep every dime they can.
7.) Why would you want to share music with your 'friends' globally? WD is covering their buns by trying to probihit some GLOBAL file sharing. Any file can be shared on the NETWORK. So... ya, unless you think you'll need to log onto the net to access your favorite song from China, because you forgot your mp3 player.... Again... if you really felt you needed to access these files GLOBALLY there are ways to. Google.
8.) Given the 3 year Warranty, The near Plug and Play simplicity, and the ease of use, I give this drive 5 stars. If you want to spend $100 less and have your drive crash in 11 months, get a non windows certified drive. Theres nothing like having 1 Terabyte of storage available on a home network. No more full local hard drives, which equals faster computers.
9.) This also has a usb 2.0 port.... why the hec would anyone think they could get any data transferred over a usb2.0 port before they die is beyond me. Usb 2.0 and ethernet is like comparing a snail to a fired bullet.
10.) Did I say this was simple? I'm pretty sure someone with basic reading skills and no computer skills could set this up.
Hardware good, Software not so good.. September 9, 2008
Turd Ferguson (usa)
Bought this about a week ago at Sam's Club for $180, and so far so good. A friend who's into building computers, programming, etc. bought this himself and suggested 3 things:
1- if possible network it so it resides in your basement or other very cool place. Heat is a hard drives worst enemy
2- don't install the software. He spent many hours trying to get it to work to his satisfaction, and ultimately uninstalled it all
3- buy at Sam's or other retailer which does not constrain returns, as all hard drives are prone to malfunction.
I've done all 3 and have no major complaints. I installed it via a cat 5 cable hooked to a network port in the basement, and after a minute of booting up it was visible on all computers in my house, including my wireless laptop. With 2 teenagers in the house they have a ton of mp3's and pictures, and I've put about 100gb of pictures, music and movies on it. I can pull, view, listen to all with normal quickness, as if its an internal hard drive. I'm not an IT specialist, and I don't access unordinary files from remote locations, so I can't attest to speed issues or weird file restrictions. But I can say for 180 clams it solves my: "oops, my hard drives are filling up, what do I do with all these files" dilemna.
Side note: as another poster has noted, it dropped off of my network tonight. I rebooted it, and it's back. If it keeps this up, I might change my tune.
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