Buffalo CloudStor

Buffalo CloudStor powered by Pogoplug

"Network attached storage" may still be a term that requires explanation, but "iPad app" is one that doesn't. Buffalo has combined the two with its CloudStor powered by PogoPlug. This $219 device (for 2TB of storage) is more than a good repository for all your files, it has a very user-friendly web interface and free mobile apps for sharing your multimedia with friends and relatives.Measuring 8.1 x 5.1 x 3.4 inches, the CloudStor is about twice as thick as the Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive, but that's because the Buffalo device can accommodate two 3.5-inch drives. Ours came with a single 2TB drive, but the front face removes easily if you want to add a second one. As befitting a device that's designed to blend in with the rest of your tech, the CloudStor is all black, with three small blue status lights on the front.Around back is a power plug, Ethernet port, and a USB 2.0 port should you want to add another external drive, or network a printer.The CloudStor doesn't come with any install CDs. After plugging the device into our router and powering it on, we opened a web browser to www.mycloudstor.com, which directed us through the installation. This only required entering an e-mail address and password.