By Larry Edwards


Reviews on network attached storage (NAS) devices are abundant and painless to find. The problem is that so many of the reviews one might find in glossy magazines or glitzy internet sites serve no purpose other than to convince you to buy the product.

NAS Reviews that only regurgitate manufacturer ad bullets or list specs do not provide the sort of detailed information that will help you spend your money wisely.

Here are 5 secrets you need to know about Networks Attached Storage Reviews:

1. Review Content May Be Swayed By The Reviewers Advertising Clients.

It has always been known that certain papers and magazines reviewed products and even reported news with a slant that favored corporations who advertised with them and would even consider ignoring those companies that did not buy advertising.

With the internet, a reputable site should ideally include a disclosure statement that details their position on this.

2. NAS Reviews Must Be Viewed In Relation To The Application.

A network attached storage device which is reviewed positively for a home environment, for instance, may receive a poor review in the context of a small business (SMB) application or enterprise usage.

Reviews on technology products like this should be correctly categorized regarding the appropriate application; perhaps along the lines of home NAS reviews, SMB NAS reviews and enterprise NAS reviews.

3. Not All Reviews Consider The Company Responsible For The Product.

I am certain we all can think about instances in life where a new product came to market with outstanding features and a bright future. The only problem was the corporation responsible for the product fell short in one way or another and ultimately both product and company slipped into oblivion.

Network storage is not an area where you would like to buy from newcomers or those with contaminated reputations. If your data is necessary to you then you should consider the company backing it.

4. Be Careful Trading Price For Quality

No, we do not always need to buy the ultimate product with the ultimate price tag. But you usually do get what you pay for. Be sure that the NAS review meticulously analyzes the trade off between price and quality.

5. Most Reviewers Are Experienced Techs

Even though it is nice to believe that the individual or people performing the network attached storage device review is an expert, that can potentially work against you.

Make sure that he or she reviews the usability of the product such that you know if it is simple for YOU to grasp and use. As you know, the reviewer will not come to your home or office to set it up for you.

Conclusion

The problem is not in finding enough NAS reviews to choose between, the problem is finding one that relates to your level of need and experience. Knowing the 5 secrets above can help you avoid following the path of a "good" review to a bad purchase.




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