Iomega’s StorCenter ix2-200 is kind of like the Swiss army knife of network-attached storage devices. It is chock full of features—some of which you’ll need, and some of which you probably won’t use, (though, for the tech-obsessed like us, you’re just happy to know they’re there).
Aside from plain old storage, the StorCenter supports Torrent files without a dedicated PC, uses Bluetooth to pull in files from your cell phone, can be accessed remotely from anywhere in the world (using a personalized Web address) and even supports the Time Machine backup feature on Apple computers. Icing on the cake? The StorCenter satisfies your inner hippie with an Energy Star-certified power supply, “green” hard drives and automatic spin-down when it’s not in use.
There’s more! You also get the ability to connect a printer via USB, turning the StorCenter into a network print server. The device also knows how to shut down safely without data loss in case of a power failure. You can also stream media to quite a few devices beyond your computer, such as a Playstation 3 or Xbox 360. Ready for the damage?
The StorCenter with a terabyte of data costs $270. There’s also a 2 TB model for $370 and a 4 TB model for $700. They’re available now in the U.S. and Europe.
