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Reviews By C. Pengilly : Date May 3, 2012
First, let me say that this review is long overdue considering the fact that I was one of the first customers to receive this item - before its actual release date - direct from Akitio. I have had this box for about a year now -- since June of 2011 -- so I can also attest to its durability.
I am a mid-level, pretty advanced user. Let me explain: I have an I.T. degree in software development and web design that I haven't "officially" used in over five years; so, my knowledge of computer devices are as obsolete as the devices I used back in college, but I know enough about computers to search online until I find a viable solution. I am currently a college professor and working on my dissertation, so I was seeking a device that would place me back in control of my own intellectual property - Google Docs is not secure at all and while many college professors use it to store gradebooks, assignments, etc., we are actually not supposed to according to FERPA (federal regulations put in place to protect student privacy). Also, I didn't want to have my dissertation stuff on Google Docs either - pieces here and there are okay, but I wanted to make sure that my intellectual work (and my student's grades) were protected. Next, I had just ripped the entire family DVD collection and had close to 300 full length DVDs that I wanted to be able to store in a single location; that collection has since then grown in size and we also converted all music over to digital format too. I not only wanted to store these items, but I wanted to ensure they were duplicated and accessible from within the home and outside the home. For example, I wanted to be able to send home videos and DVDs (along with photos) to grandma in North Dakota so she didn't have to buy duplicates every time our son came to visit.
Reviews By BubberJ : Date March 6, 2012
Sharing video, music, etc in a home always required a home server or dedicated computer to serve up the goods. Things are getting getting easier with these functions being bundled into routers with USB ports, standalone devices, etc. The thing is the performance on many of these devices are suspect at best. From the latest Belkin Router I tried to another so called data station network device. If it performed one thing well, others it failed at or was mediocre at all tasks.
Then I happen to see the Akitio MyCloud device. It takes a little bit of know how to set it up but when this Linux based device is configured and let loose on your home network the device shines. Excellent DLNA support and streaming, "Cloud" access to your device from anywhere, FTP, etc.
The documentation is weak at best. I am considering writing a little deployment guide for it as it will get a bad rap for users who are not advanced enough to figure it out on their own (Which is not their fault the company should have added a better setup procedure). One hardware complaint is I wish it had three USB ports (instead of 2) but the esata port is a nice bonus.
Minus that this device performs well, takes up little space and I have not touched it since setting it up.
I have it configured with a 1GB USB stick for the SWAP space, an internal 320GB sata drive for the HOME install and FTP drop and a 2TB USB drive for Videos. Music and Photos on the e-sata external port drive.
Reviews By Lake Lizard : Date October 13, 2012
I consider myself computer literate but a "gourd-green, newbie" when it came to finding a network server for a new system. I did not know up from down and reviews were not much help. I saw this Akitio MyCloud Mini and read the review by C. Pengilly. I cannot thank her enough enough for that review! Her knowledge is far beyond mine on the details!
I took the advice offered and called Akitio, even before the sale and especially when I noticing their other products. They listened and advised the "MyCloud Mini" and said call us back if you need help! Well, to make a long story short, I did!
I am of the philosophy that no product is any better than the company and support behind it, and Eric and the other support staff were simply the BEST! Bar none!!! Even to the point of going out and getting the same drive when things did not go right and could not be solved without duplication. After that, they had the EXACT fix tailor-made for my situation!
The device is small but well made easy to set-up, even with the problems I encountered, most likely user-based. LOL! :) Their Wiki is easy to navigate, and really newbie-friendly. Take it from one that knows!
The bottom line, is this: It works great, and is now set-up exactly like I wanted it! And with a support staff behind it that IS helpful, DOES call back and truly wants to assist their users I feel great about the purchase.
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