Conclusion
...the LinkStation 520 is a pint-sized box that's simple to setup and able to offer the features most likely to resonate with home users.There's an incredible array of functions available to today's NAS solutions, but such versatility is often reflected in premium price tags and for the average consumer you have to wonder: how many of these fanciful features are likely to be used?
Knowing that its software is neither advanced nor mature enough to go toe-to-toe with various players in the premium space, Buffalo is taking a more sensible approach by making available the NAS essentials in a competitive package that doesn't break the bank.
Priced from £155 for a 2TB configuration, the LinkStation 520 is a pint-sized box that's simple to setup and able to offer the features most likely to resonate with home users. These include PC and Mac backups, managed downloads, built-in media servers and just enough performance to service an entire family's devices.
This is by no means the fastest NAS, and the feature set isn't as flexible as pricier alternatives, but if you're looking to centralise your data and are willing to accept a few limitations, Buffalo's LS520 ticks most of the right boxes and does so at an agreeable fee.
Simple to setup
Compact form factor
Competitive pricing
Ideal for NAS newcomers
Temperamental HDD spin down
Buffalo LinkStation 520
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