http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//seagate-5mm-ultrathin-hard-drive-a-game-changer.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate-5mm-ultrathin-hard-drive-a-game-changer.htm

A new super slim mechanical hard drive from Seagate will herald a new era of more affordable ultrabooks as well tablets with huge storage.]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:16:28 +1000 http://apcmag.com//which-backup-solution-is-best-for-you.htm http://apcmag.com//which-backup-solution-is-best-for-you.htm

There are myriad options for backing up these days, from RAID to cloud storage. Nathan Taylor reveals the best ways to ensure you never lose your most important data.]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:25:19 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mozyhome-mozyfree-cloud-backup-service-review.htm http://apcmag.com//mozyhome-mozyfree-cloud-backup-service-review.htm

A solution that’s among the easiest to use.]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:44:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//crashplan-cloud-backup-service-review.htm http://apcmag.com//crashplan-cloud-backup-service-review.htm

More than just cloud backup.]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:16:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//backblaze-cloud-backup-service-review.htm http://apcmag.com//backblaze-cloud-backup-service-review.htm

A one-click solution for no-limit full system backups.]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:23:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//save-it-to-the-cloud.htm http://apcmag.com//save-it-to-the-cloud.htm

When it comes to backup security, nothing is better than the cloud.]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:58:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hitachi-touro-desk-pro-4tb-external-drive-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hitachi-touro-desk-pro-4tb-external-drive-review.htm

Need more space? The Touro Desk Pro has it in spades.]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:47:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hefty-seagate-freeagent-goflex-ultra-portable-usb-30-review.htm http://apcmag.com//hefty-seagate-freeagent-goflex-ultra-portable-usb-30-review.htm

A drive with flexible connectivity options is often handy. ]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:05:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//great-value-kingston-ssdnow-v200-120gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//great-value-kingston-ssdnow-v200-120gb-review.htm

Here comes another one…]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//speedy-performance-kingston-datatraveler-hyperx-30-64gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//speedy-performance-kingston-datatraveler-hyperx-30-64gb-review.htm

It’s faster than your average thumb drive.]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//flash-fantastic-lacie-fastkey-usb-30-120gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//flash-fantastic-lacie-fastkey-usb-30-120gb-review.htm

So good it almost makes mechanical hard drives obsolete.]]> Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-backup-sweet-spot-western-digital-my-book-essential-3tb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-backup-sweet-spot-western-digital-my-book-essential-3tb-review.htm

Looking for an affordable way to get 3TB?]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//very-flexible-seagate-freeagent-goflex-desk-3tb-usb-30-review.htm http://apcmag.com//very-flexible-seagate-freeagent-goflex-desk-3tb-usb-30-review.htm

A fast desktop drive with a switchable interface.]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//impregnable-buffalo-ministation-usb-30-1tb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//impregnable-buffalo-ministation-usb-30-1tb-review.htm

It may not offer the greatest capacity, but it does have the best security.]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-maximise-ssd-performance-with-linux.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-maximise-ssd-performance-with-linux.htm

There are many tweaks you can try to enhance SSD performance – it's a case of getting under the bonnet.]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:31:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//free-3gb-for-android-iphone-users-as-dropbox-makes-icloud-style-photo-backup-play.htm http://apcmag.com//free-3gb-for-android-iphone-users-as-dropbox-makes-icloud-style-photo-backup-play.htm

Ever misplaced or broken your phone and lost all the happy snaps you had stored on it? Dropbox has the answer: auto photo backup to the cloud and 3GB free storage to boot.]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:02:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//how-to-grab-50gb-free-storage-for-life-with-box-for-android.htm http://apcmag.com//how-to-grab-50gb-free-storage-for-life-with-box-for-android.htm

Running out of room with your paltry 2GB free space on Dropbox? Fear not. If you don't mind jumping platforms to Box on Android you can nab a humongous 50GB online for nix.]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:00:04 +1000 http://apcmag.com//review-netgear-readynas-ultra-4.htm http://apcmag.com//review-netgear-readynas-ultra-4.htm

Home serving gets nice.]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//running-out-of-space-on-dropbox-try-your-own-personal-cloud.htm http://apcmag.com//running-out-of-space-on-dropbox-try-your-own-personal-cloud.htm

Is this the next big thing? The personal cloud is just like the public variety, except you're the one who's in control.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//speed-demon-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-pci-express-ssd-480gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//speed-demon-ocz-revodrive-3-x2-pci-express-ssd-480gb-review.htm

SATA 6Gb/s? That‘s so 2011. This solid-state drive uses PCI-E (directly) to add storage to a desktop.]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//welcome-to-the-future-of-storage-ocz-vertex-3-240gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//welcome-to-the-future-of-storage-ocz-vertex-3-240gb-review.htm

If you didn't like the look of yesterday's mech drives, just have a gander at what OCZ's come up with.]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//battle-of-the-mechs-seagate-barracuda-xt-vs-wd-velociraptor-vr200m-600gb.htm http://apcmag.com//battle-of-the-mechs-seagate-barracuda-xt-vs-wd-velociraptor-vr200m-600gb.htm

Should you still consider a mechanical hard drive or is it time to jump ship to SSD? Well, it depends. We take a look at two mechs on the market, and the results may surprise you.]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-case-for-ssd-why-you-should-kill-your-old-hard-drive.htm http://apcmag.com//the-case-for-ssd-why-you-should-kill-your-old-hard-drive.htm

Want ultra-fast storage? Go SSD. It might not be the sexiest component to upgrade in your PC, but you'll thank yourself later.]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:11:41 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-you-should-consider-usb-30-silicon-power-stream-s20-750gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//why-you-should-consider-usb-30-silicon-power-stream-s20-750gb-review.htm

In a word, vroom.]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wow-patriot-wildfire-120gb-ssd-review.htm http://apcmag.com//wow-patriot-wildfire-120gb-ssd-review.htm

Top performance from Patriot's first SF-2200-based SSD.]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//this-ssd-aces-it-ocz-agility-3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//this-ssd-aces-it-ocz-agility-3-review.htm

Perhaps the best performance price point on the market.]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//6tb-monster-western-digital-my-book-studio-edition-ii.htm http://apcmag.com//6tb-monster-western-digital-my-book-studio-edition-ii.htm

For those who like to upsize their life, WD's latest doesn't pull any punches.]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:43:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-optical-dvd-less-mac-mini-a-sign-of-desktops-to-come.htm http://apcmag.com//the-end-of-optical-dvd-less-mac-mini-a-sign-of-desktops-to-come.htm

The venerable Mac mini received a significant upgrade last month with latest-gen Intel Core CPUs and Thunderbolt connectivity. But one feature wasn't upgraded.]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:48:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//taking-on-the-amazons.htm http://apcmag.com//taking-on-the-amazons.htm

Not afraid of thinking big (and acting even bigger), three Aussie university students have created a cloud storage startup service to take on Amazon.]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:44:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//synology-diskstation-ds211j.htm http://apcmag.com//synology-diskstation-ds211j.htm

More grunt than a game of Halo? You bet. The Synology DiskStation DS211j takes NAS to a whole new level.]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//storage-for-the-diy-crowd-fractal-design-array-r2-review.htm http://apcmag.com//storage-for-the-diy-crowd-fractal-design-array-r2-review.htm

Small case with big capacity, but you'll need to roll up your sleeves to make the most of this mini solution.]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//the-storage-weve-been-waiting-for-ocz-revodrive-120gb-review.htm http://apcmag.com//the-storage-weve-been-waiting-for-ocz-revodrive-120gb-review.htm

OCZ's RevoDrive offers a new kind of flash-based storage that trumps products we've seen in the past.]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//flash-in-the-pan-ssds-not-currently-viable-seagate-claims.htm http://apcmag.com//flash-in-the-pan-ssds-not-currently-viable-seagate-claims.htm

A recent report published by storage manufacturer Seagate puts paid to the idea that SSDs will replace mechanical drives in our laptops any time soon. Why? They ain't worth it.]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:52:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//zippy-and-cheap-zalman-zm-mh200-u3-review.htm http://apcmag.com//zippy-and-cheap-zalman-zm-mh200-u3-review.htm

Feel the need for closure? This Zalman dual HDD docking station should help, provided you don't need to take your drives mobile.]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:54:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//officially-blazing-speeds-thecus-d0204-review.htm http://apcmag.com//officially-blazing-speeds-thecus-d0204-review.htm

When is a NAS not a NAS? When it's a DAS. But in any case, this Thecus unit is a portable storage powerhouse.]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:25:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ssd-roundup.htm http://apcmag.com//ssd-roundup.htm

An SSD drive will transform your PC into a speed demon, but the technology has only just become reliable after a bumpy start last year. Bennett Ring tests and picks the top drives.]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:10:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagate-launches-hard-drives-with-ssd-performance.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate-launches-hard-drives-with-ssd-performance.htm

Seagate today launched its Momentus XT drives, with performance it claims is close to an SSD drive, but at a fraction of the cost. ]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:15:24 +1000 http://apcmag.com//fbimakeover.htm http://apcmag.com//fbimakeover.htm

APC and Seagate have teamed up to upgrade Sydney radio station FBi Radio's digital music storage. We want you to help with the music cataloguing and tagging.]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagate-readies-worlds-first-3tb-desktop-drive.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate-readies-worlds-first-3tb-desktop-drive.htm

Two terabytes not enough for you? Seagate launches the world’s first 3TB desktop drive in its new FreeAgent GoFlex external drive, with an internal Barracuda disk drive to follow.]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 16:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//western-digital-serves-up-750gb-notebook-drive-for-139.htm http://apcmag.com//western-digital-serves-up-750gb-notebook-drive-for-139.htm

WD’s latest Scorpio Blue boosts the ceiling for budget-friendly 2.5 inch notebook hard drives to a whopping 750GB.]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wd-my-book-3-heralds-blazing-fast-usb-3-file-transfers.htm http://apcmag.com//wd-my-book-3-heralds-blazing-fast-usb-3-file-transfers.htm

Testing with the same hard drive, we're AMAZED at how much faster USB 3.0 is compared to USB 2.0 in real throughput.]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:28:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-hard-drive-prices-might-actually-go-up.htm http://apcmag.com//why-hard-drive-prices-might-actually-go-up.htm

CES 2010: Storage has traditionally got larger and cheaper, but this year could see that change.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:41:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//15-days-left-to-claim-50-tax-rebate-on-tech.htm http://apcmag.com//15-days-left-to-claim-50-tax-rebate-on-tech.htm

If you’re nominally running a small business – even as a sole trader – you’ve got just two weeks to pick up a new PC or associated hardware and claim a 50% tax rebate.]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:18:34 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagate-unveils-super-thin-notebook-hard-drive.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate-unveils-super-thin-notebook-hard-drive.htm

Matching the move towards slim and sleek notebook designs, Seagate’s newest hard drive retains the standards 2.5 inch form factor but trims the profile to a wafer-thin 7mm.]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:32:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-releases-new-windows-7-trim-firmware-for-its-ssds.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-releases-new-windows-7-trim-firmware-for-its-ssds.htm

New firmware probably won't kill Windows 7, you first.]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first-usb-30-hard-drive-breaks-cover.htm http://apcmag.com//first-usb-30-hard-drive-breaks-cover.htm

2010 could be the year of USB 3.0 but the first external hard drive for the ‘SuperSpeed USB’ spec has already hit the streets, starting at US$199 for 1TB.]]> Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:12:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-to-launch-atom-powered-windows-home-server-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-to-launch-atom-powered-windows-home-server-in-australia.htm

Acer’s cute’n’compact Aspire easyStore AH340 Windows Home Server box gets a local launch in early 2010.]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//super-talent-raiddrive-ssd-is-crazy-fast.htm http://apcmag.com//super-talent-raiddrive-ssd-is-crazy-fast.htm

RAIDDrive SSD fits into a PCEe 2.0 slot and delivers write speed of up to 1.2GB/sec.]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-hps-third-gen-windows-home-server-box-headed-for-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//is-hps-third-gen-windows-home-server-box-headed-for-australia.htm

With stacks of shiny new kit prepped to launch alongside Windows 7, we might finally get to see HP’s new – and ironically, more Mac-friendly – Windows Home Server box.]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:10:25 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba-offers-640gb-25-inch-power-sipping-hdd.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-offers-640gb-25-inch-power-sipping-hdd.htm

Toshiba's new 5400 rpm 640GB HDD is aimed at netbooks, notebooks, and small form factor compteurs.]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//western-digital-offers-two-new-2tb-7200-rpm-hdds.htm http://apcmag.com//western-digital-offers-two-new-2tb-7200-rpm-hdds.htm

WD debuts two new HDDs with the same features save one being certified for 1.2 million hours MTBF.]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsun-unveils-hard-drive-with-500gb-per-platter.htm http://apcmag.com//samsun-unveils-hard-drive-with-500gb-per-platter.htm

New Samsung Spinpoint F3 hard drives do more with less (platters).]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kingston-unveils-new-speedy-ssd-line.htm http://apcmag.com//kingston-unveils-new-speedy-ssd-line.htm

Kingston SSDs are available in up to 256GB capacities and are cheaper than you might expect.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hitachi-ships-first-2tb-7200rpm-hard-drive.htm http://apcmag.com//hitachi-ships-first-2tb-7200rpm-hard-drive.htm

Despite huge storage capacity and 7200rpm speed, the new drive offers power savings as well.]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:21:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-seagate-nas-boxes-kick-off-at-1400-for-2tb.htm http://apcmag.com//new-seagate-nas-boxes-kick-off-at-1400-for-2tb.htm

The aptly-named BlackArmour systems have landed on the local market, with the four-bay boxes offering 2TB through 6TB of off-the-shelf storage.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//deduping-saves-storage-on-backups.htm http://apcmag.com//deduping-saves-storage-on-backups.htm

Acronis and Symantec are spruiking the massive benefits of a new 'de-duping' technology that squashes your home backups into less disk space. ]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:41:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//laptop-drives-hit-1tb.htm http://apcmag.com//laptop-drives-hit-1tb.htm

So you need 1,000GB to go? Western Digital has just launched the first 1TB notebook hard drive, and Seagate is set to follow...]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:52:59 +1000 http://apcmag.com//kingston-bringing-256gb-flash-drive-down-under.htm http://apcmag.com//kingston-bringing-256gb-flash-drive-down-under.htm

It's like the atom bomb of memory keys, with a price tag to match.]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:53:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-storage-breakthrough-promises-huge-performance-improvements.htm http://apcmag.com//new-storage-breakthrough-promises-huge-performance-improvements.htm

"HRD" promises to deliver 160,000 IOPS and 500MB/sec read speeds, eating flash memory for breakfast.]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//amazon-says-send-us-your-hard-drive-and-well-seed-your-cloud.htm http://apcmag.com//amazon-says-send-us-your-hard-drive-and-well-seed-your-cloud.htm

Got too much data to upload to Amazon’s S3 cloud-based storage service? Amazon is testing a system whereby users can physically ship their data to the company on a USB 2.0 or eSATA]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:32:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//super-talent-offers-ssd-upgrades-for-older-eee-netbooks.htm http://apcmag.com//super-talent-offers-ssd-upgrades-for-older-eee-netbooks.htm

Super Talent has whipped out fast SSD upgrades for old Eee netbooks at surprisingly reasonable prices.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sata-30-set-to-launch-with-blazing-6-gbits-speeds-.htm http://apcmag.com//sata-30-set-to-launch-with-blazing-6-gbits-speeds-.htm

This week’s Computex techfest will mark the public debut of the third-gen SATA interface spec, capable of boosting data-to-disk speeds to an SSD-friendly 750 MB/s.]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 18:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//western-digital-gears-up-for-shift-to-ssd.htm http://apcmag.com//western-digital-gears-up-for-shift-to-ssd.htm

In a case of better late than never, WD makes a move into the growing market for solid state and hybrid drives.]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:41:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//Netgear_preps_do-it-yourself_NAS_box.htm http://apcmag.com//Netgear_preps_do-it-yourself_NAS_box.htm

New ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition will ship with six empty bays, allowing users to choose their own drives for up to 6TB of storage. Plus: get a free 1TB drive with any new ReadyNAS Duo or NV+.]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//two_hard_drives_youll_absolutely_drool_over.htm http://apcmag.com//two_hard_drives_youll_absolutely_drool_over.htm

Check out these two new hard drives: a suprisingly affordable 2TB desktop drive and a super-fast 7200RPM, 500GB notebook drive.]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:05:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//classified_us_military_secrets_on_mp3_player.htm http://apcmag.com//classified_us_military_secrets_on_mp3_player.htm

A New Zealander has inadvertently gained access to US military secrets after buying an old MP3 player for $NZ18 ($14.50) from an op-shop.]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:50:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagates_magical_mystery_drives.htm http://apcmag.com//seagates_magical_mystery_drives.htm

Now you see your data... now you don't. You can't even see the firmware upgrades to fix the problem, either.]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:26:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sandisk_supercharges_ssds.htm http://apcmag.com//sandisk_supercharges_ssds.htm

New G3 solid state disks ‘spin’ equivalent to a 40,000rpm hard drive but at prices that’ll keep your budget from spiralling into a nosedive.]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//solid_state_drives_set_to_blast_past_256gb.htm http://apcmag.com//solid_state_drives_set_to_blast_past_256gb.htm

Samsung and Micron are prepping 256GB SSDs for the mass market, while Intel lays the foundations for drives with “over 300GB capacity”.]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dlink_dns343_four_bay_nas.htm http://apcmag.com//dlink_dns343_four_bay_nas.htm

D-Link’s experience with network gear shows with the DNS-343.]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:54:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//synology_ds508_disk_station.htm http://apcmag.com//synology_ds508_disk_station.htm

If you’re running out of storage space with your present system, the DS508 is a ripping NAS for the home or office.]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:01:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_unveils_solid_state_drives.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_unveils_solid_state_drives.htm

Intel's new line of 80GB and 160GB flash drives provide massive performance boosts in transfer rates, the chip giant says.]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//flash_wont_overtake_hard_drives_for_a_decade_hitachi.htm http://apcmag.com//flash_wont_overtake_hard_drives_for_a_decade_hitachi.htm

Don't let that 16GB iPhone fool you — despite the profusion of flash-based devices Hitachi is predicting that there's at least another decade in hard drive technology.]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:43:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lacie_2big_network_2bay_nas.htm http://apcmag.com//lacie_2big_network_2bay_nas.htm

LaCie's 2big network ticks the right boxes for perfomance, looks and ease of use.]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:01:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//thecus_n3200.htm http://apcmag.com//thecus_n3200.htm

Made with the home user in mind, the Thecus N3200 NAS ticks all the boxes.]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//netgear_readynas_nv.htm http://apcmag.com//netgear_readynas_nv.htm

Netgear's ReadNAS is a premium NAS for offices and homes. It packs features and performance that make it one of our favourite NAS boxes.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//store_read_and_record_one_hundred_dvds.htm http://apcmag.com//store_read_and_record_one_hundred_dvds.htm

The Centurion DiscHub is made to take the effort out of it.]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:27:26 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagate_settles_class_action_cash_back_over_misleading_hard_drive_capacities.htm http://apcmag.com//seagate_settles_class_action_cash_back_over_misleading_hard_drive_capacities.htm

The world's largest hard disk manufacturer will offer customers 5% cash back on disk drives bought over the last six years in order to settle a legal action over the measurement of hard drive capacity.]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:16:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//640gb_flash_card_blows_hard_drives_away.htm http://apcmag.com//640gb_flash_card_blows_hard_drives_away.htm

Flash drives comprehensively killed off floppy disks, and now a new development is threatening the same fate for hard drives.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:49:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hitachi_ships_160gb_sata_notebook_drive.htm http://apcmag.com//hitachi_ships_160gb_sata_notebook_drive.htm

Hitachi has released a 5400RPM 2.5 notebook drive that uses perpendicular technology to hit 160GB, and SATA to connect with the latest notebooks. But there are still rumblings of discontent in the tech community about how slowly hard-drive makers are beefing up notebook drive capacity compared to the whopping desktop drives available now.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:13:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seagates_selfencrypting_hard_drive.htm http://apcmag.com//seagates_selfencrypting_hard_drive.htm

The guy who sold his notebook on eBay and found his embarrassing personal photos and details published on the internet must be kicking himself that he didn't data-scrub the hard-drive properly. If only he'd had Seagate's new self-encrypting hard-drive that was announced today.]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2006 06:47:57 +1000