Jesuits - gadget 118 - Netgear ReadyNAS NVX

[pmagnier11]

Thank you for this, it's helpful.

[fcukugimmeausername]

That's not a NAS.. IT'S THE DEVIL!!!!!

[gadgettts]

@fcukugimmeausername,

Ummm... ok. Did you like our review of "the devil"?

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[mtxgamer]

Can you use 2tb or 3TB drives?

[ResidentG33k]

Thumbs Down for this video for the Plug for being a priest! Great review, but the mention that you were a priest was less then necessary.

[gadgettts]

@ResidentG33k,

Sorry you feel that way. In any case, thanks for watching.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[75echo]

@ResidentG33k

Even though i myself am not a catholic (im protestant), but i think is perfectly OK for the guy to 'plug' the fact that he is a member of the Jesiut Priest order . After all when shops and businesses do reviews on Youtube , they often plug an advert for thier business or advertise a website.This man is a Jesuit Priest, that is his 'business' serving God. thumbing him down just because he mentions the fact that he is a priest despite his good review is just being petty, grow up!

[ResidentG33k]

@75echo Thumbs Down for your comment. If I wanted to watch videos about "God" I'd look that up. I was looking for a tech review and thats all I wanted to know. Bible Thumpers... smh.

[lgadwords]

@ResidentG33k Your comment was less than necessary.

[smattraensalva]

giev giev giev

[gachu26]

Netgear ReadyNAS NVX

[paxylein]

faster please 

[tmacka88]

Hey can you upgrade the processors for better performance in either nv+ or nvx

[gadgettts]

@tmacka88,

No... only in the Pro.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[tmacka88]

Hey can you upgrade the processors for better performance in either nv+ or nvx

[IRONMAIDENFAN2006]

hawaii has power,internet, tv, and souls?

omg i thought they were savages that did ice and had dog the bounty hunter

[wiseye61]

haha are these religious guys trying to appeal to techgeeks inorder to convert them?

[gadgettts]

wiseye61,

Or it could just be 1 guy who is both a priest and a geek, and not ashamed of being either.

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Sometimes people are difficult to place into the stereotypes that we have developed. Your image of a priest may not be that of a tech-savvy engineer, but then again, in the episode did I ever say "God", "Convert", "Sin" or "Religion"? -- Doesn't sound very priestly either, does it?

The bottom line is that I am a priest who is also passionate about technology.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[wiseye61]

well, good for you, sir.

[Syndil1]

Good review. However, I would not categorize the NV or NV+ as consumer grade vs the NVX for SMBs. It all depends on the needs of the client and their existing infrastructure. I have 1 NV, 2 NV+s and 0 NVXs all running for various SMB clients. The added performance and capability of the NVX would have been an unnecessary expense in each case.

It's all about getting the most bang for your buck in the SMB world. If you don't need the extra capabilities, then paying for them is wasted money.

[gadgettts]

Syndil1,

Well-said. -It's true that the Consumer/SMB/Enterprise distinctions really are marketing-speak that can be arbitrary. However, they CAN be useful for those who are looking for a particular feature-set. I believe that a NV can ABSOLUTELY be used in SMB and even Enterprise environments, but the NVX or the Pro have more headroom for future growth and that's really what the distinctions are about.

Still, point taken and absolutely worth pondering as you shop for a NAS.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[wschappell]

I still use my Infrant ReadyNAS NV. Yes, NV, not NV+. I recently had a motherboard die on it, and Netgear support really stepped up to the plate to help me fix it. As a result, my NV is still chugging along. The NVX is on the list of things to by, for sure. Great review, Father.

[TradieTrev]

Great review! !

Personally I still think its much cheaper to use FreeNAS with older PC hardware. FreeNAS offers the same features and more (iSCSI and Media streaming). It also offers networking configuration to allow for multiple NICs,

If consumers want a small NAS device at a price, they'll pay for it. If they want an affordable option they'll choose open source software & use older hardware.

[gadgettts]

TradieTrev,

I am ALL about building your own. In my mind there is no doubt that you can build a FASTER solution for LESS money if you decide to create a dedicated NAS box. I know this because I've built them.

Where a system like the ReadyNAS (or an EMC array for that matter) becomes cost-efficient is when you have a non-techie using it or a business IT need for reliability.

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Me? I build for fun, but I use a ReadyNAS for the stuff that really matters.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Syndil1]

FreeNAS is a cheaper way to go, but it does not have nearly the amount of features as the ReadyNAS Raidiator OS. For example, the lack of SNMP support is glaring, from a business standpoint. FreeNAS is OK for a hobbyist wanting to build a NAS for home use, but for businesses homebuilts don't cut it. Part of the added expense of a complete product is the support network that comes with it. If any of my ReadyNAS devices fail, I call Netgear and get it replaced or fixed.

[divolt]

Awesome review. Keep up the good work.

[ecl1pz]

I've had the original readynas, 600, nv, and now i have the pro too.. these are just getting better and better

[gadgettts]

ecl1pz,

Tru dat.

[hoppsan4]

thenk you for sharing!

[Gbjerke]

Don't u think a lot of people are aware of by of that you're a priest now? And a member of jesuits? Maybe shorten it up a bit, unless you're making money of of it.

[gadgettts]

Gbjerke,

Thanks for the input. I've been thinking about it... but our numbers from TTS have been showing that we're still getting plenty of first-time viewers... and the whole "priest/techie" thing is something that I really identify by.

We DID shorten our intro quite a bit and the whole "priest/Jesuit" thing only takes up 5 seconds of a 11 minute episode... but we'll keep tweaking.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[ecl1pz]

Agreed. You never know when a first time user is going to show up and see the episode because he searched whatever was reviewed.

[phiwi2705]

I just LOVE your introduction! Really! Do not even think about changing it.. With every episode its different, and its like a "running gag" - you know it will be there but you do not know in what way.

I was a Protestant, currently I am officially an atheist (this has a lot to do with taxes unfortunatley). But its not about what you are on government paper, its about what you belive. And I bet Fr. Robert belives in God and his cause, so just let him spread his joy! Why not?

Greetings from Germany

[sriwathr]

excellent review

[RockYoWorld]

lol, an OVERSIZED fan...

[mfasouletos]

Father - How does this compare to the d-link DNS-343 NAS? What are your personal thoughts? I know the d-link is older but you had reviewed it and i am now torn between the two. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance!

[gadgettts]

mfasouletos,

The current D-Link storage solutions are not really designed to compete with the ReadyNAS line -- especially not with the ReadyNAS business line. I'm not saying that the D-Link gear is bad for that price point, but the Netgear stuff will outperform the D-Link NAS boxes in every important performance and service metric.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[Bowzer27]

nice video, your pleasant voice guided me through every part !

[dannybetts123]

Cool Video A++++++++++++++++++++

[IllPropaganda]

I have been looking at this exact model for purchase!

This review GREATLY influences my decision!

[gadgettts]

IIIPropaganda,

Glad we could help! -- Let us know how it works out for you.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert

[IllPropaganda]

Will do Father!

[Num1shark]

Netgear has really come a long way with there NAS line.

[gadgettts]

Num1shark,

They really have. I remember some of the VERY early Netgear network storage devices... not the best of gear. Then they bought Infrant and suddenly they're putting out one great NAS solution after another.

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Peace,

Fr. Robert