Video Storage
As video and audio content producers, we have greater storage needs than practically any other subset of computer users. So we have written a lot of articles on video storage solutions. Here you will find reviews so you can compare cost and utility of video storage solutions.
Hard Disk Video Storage Reviews
Let's face it. We can't bear the thought of deleting raw video files off our hard drives if there is a slight possibility that we may use them later. That's why knowing the best and least expensive way to add terabytes to your video storage capacity is a must. These articles keep you up to date on ever increasing hard disk storage capacities, and decreasing costs.
- Storage Device Review
Synology Disk Station DS408 Network Attached Storage Device Easy and Powerful... The Synology Disk Station DS408 is more than just a simple network attached storage device (NAS). With its 800MHz processor, 512MB RAM, Linux Kernel, USB and LAN ports, it's also a media server. - Hard Disk Digital Video Recorder Review:
Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB The CitiDISK HDV is a great new addition to the hard disk video recorder direct-to-edit market. - Storage Review
LaCie 2big Dual 2TB RAID A satisfying choice for a fast and versatile external disk array. - External Hard Drive Review
G-Technology G-DRIVE Mini 500GB Hard Drive Lil' Shredder - Storage Device Review:
SimpleTech Duo Pro Drive 2TB Storage Device by Fabrik SimpleTech's Duo Pro Drive - Hardware Review:
LaCie d2 Quadra 1TB Quad-Interface External Hard Drive Quick Silver - Video Storage: Iomega Power Pro RAID Get your RAID on
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CalDigit S2VR HD eSATA Array The Big Cheese - External USB Removable Storage Drive Review:
Grass Valley REVPRO Gigabytes to Go - LaCie External Hard Drive Review This external hard drive is one of the easiest ways, bar none, to add a terabyte to your system.
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Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine Network Attached Storage Device Bytes in a Breadbox - Test Bench: Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB Direct-to-Edit Device Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB Direct-to-Edit Device
Video Storage Solutions
There's no way you can ever really have too much video storage. But if you're running low, what's the best way to get more? The articles in this section provide answers to that question.
- Hardware Review
Focus Enhancements FS-5 100GB Direct Capture Device Capture Pod... We have seen the future in direct capture devices, and it's the Focus FS-5. Focus Enhancements' FS-5 direct capture device marks a sea change in how we use video. Not only does the device capture video from a Mini DV or HDV camcorder, it allows editing directly on the computer it is attached to, and it also allows something very revolutionary - the ability to add metadata to clips on the fly via an Ethernet or a Wi-Fi connection. - Test Bench:
CalDigit S2VR HD eSATA Array The Big Cheese - External USB Removable Storage Drive Review:
Grass Valley REVPRO Gigabytes to Go - Test Bench:
Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine Network Attached Storage Device Bytes in a Breadbox - Test Bench:
Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine Network Attached Storage Device Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine Network Attached Storage Device

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