<div dir="ltr">I'm not sure if it helps or not, but I'd suggest considering another online backup service.<div>I don't use them yet so I can't vouch for them, but I've been considering <a href="https://www.backblaze.com/">https://www.backblaze.com/</a></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Jan 31, 2015 at 1:24 PM, Howard Boyd <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:howard.x.boyd@gsk.com" target="_blank">howard.x.boyd@gsk.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Recently had a hard drive failure and found out the cloud service I was using (Just Cloud) was not automatically backing up my video files. They want to charge me an extra fee to backup my video files.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Am now re-thinking using a cloud service and considering a NAS solution. I'm looking at
<a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Synology-DiskStation-Diskless-Attached-DS214/dp/B00FY6DV3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422660269&sr=8-1&keywords=synology+nas+ds214" target="_blank">
Synology DiskStation 2-Bay DS214</a> for $293.99 or the <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Buffalo-LinkStation-Enclosure-Performance-LS421DE/dp/B00CO0DE0W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422724383&sr=8-1&keywords=buffalo+linkstation+421" target="_blank">
Buffalo LinkStation 421e LS421DE</a> for $129.99. The NAS would be shared between a linux, Windows (win7), and Mac workstation.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I've read really good reviews for both. Synology seems to be the higher level and better software that comes with it. I'm leaning towards the Synology one I think because of the software.<br>
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There are quite a lot of bad reviews on Amazon for the Buffalo - more than the Synology. So I think I'm leaning towards the Synology one because of that and the software.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Reaching out to TriLug folks for recommendations on what others utilize for home workstation backup. Do you use a cloud service or personal NAS? Any thoughts about the two I’m considering?<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Key goals are:<u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span><u></u>Backup Video files!!!!<u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span><u></u>Multi-client us (windows, linux, and mac compatible)<u></u><u></u></p>
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</span></span><u></u>Remote connectivity – being able to access the home based NAS while away at the office or on vacation<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Appreciate any input on a recommendation.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I prayed for strength that I might achieve;<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I was made weak that I might obey.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I prayed for health that I might do greater things;<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I was given infirmity that I might do better things,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I prayed for riches that I might be happy;<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I was given poverty that I might be wise.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I prayed for power that I might have the praise of men;<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I was given infirmity that I might feel the need of God.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I prayed for all things that I might enjoy life;<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I was given life that I might enjoy all things.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* I received nothing that I asked for - all that I hoped for;<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">* My prayers have been answered - I am most blessed. - Anonymous
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