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I was looking for a simple network storage and found 4TB WD My Cloud from amazon for USD $194.55 delivered to sydney. Cheapest historical price according to camelcamelcamel

I think it's a good price and it has good review as well. Cheapest I can find in staticice is $299 delivered from eglobal or $299 pickup from MSY/MegaBuy.

They also have 2TB and 3TB option available.

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  • Buff on 07/07/2014 - 12:20

    Just bought one cheers. Although this price it's been on for weeks at amazon.

  • spackbace on 07/07/2014 - 12:26

    Have had one for about 6 months now, works perfectly :)

  • wog_ta on 07/07/2014 - 12:36
    +4

    Good price, just reminder you will need a power adapter unless it comes with international pins sets.

  • Power Penguin on 07/07/2014 - 12:43

    Looks awesome - Could I time machine two different macs to this?

    • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2014 - 13:02
      +1

      Yes you can, I'm sure you can

    • sourdawg on 07/07/2014 - 17:27

      Definitely, I have one and do 2 laptops and a mac mini

  • Twinkletoes Terry on 07/07/2014 - 12:50
    +1

    Anyone know if possible to setup and use this thing with a Chromebook and to sync with Google drive?

    • cheapbloke on 07/07/2014 - 15:01

      Interested to know if this is possible as well.

  • surat on 07/07/2014 - 12:50

    If I put this at home and then access it from my office.
    Say I would like to watch a movie or listen to a music.
    Is the performance depending on the internet provider?

    • Kaboda on 07/07/2014 - 12:57
      +1

      Depended on the movie format, upload speed at home, and internet speed at the office.

      Could look into Plex pass seems quite interesting though I don't use it myself.

    • IslandStyle on 07/07/2014 - 13:01

      A bit of a music and a bit of a dance?

    • Voldox on 07/07/2014 - 13:04
      +1

      Yes you could easliy can do this with plex, just install the server version on your pc where the drive is connected. Open up the correct port on your firewall (27400 I think). You setup a login in plex so that its password protected, then it really comes down to how fast your upload speed is at home. Plex supports IOS, Android etc.

      EDIT: Music streaming might be possible but doubt you'd be able to stream video. Plus you would use any usage.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2014 - 13:04

      I doubt you will be able to stream, but you surely can download it.
      Streaming requires decoding, and thus it needs software to do so.

      If Plex or XBMC can do it, then you can do so with any hard drive.

    • Snoop on 07/07/2014 - 15:08

      Answer is simply… YES!!!
      WD have apps and/or their website WDCLOUD that allows you to access the drive from anywhere!!!

  • thelastnoob on 07/07/2014 - 12:58
    +1

    Warning 100's of 1 star reviews

  • fatice on 07/07/2014 - 13:09

    I prefer the one that has 2x2TB. 4TB of data is too much to lose when it die.

    • Smigit on 07/07/2014 - 13:17
      +2

      If the data is important, then you should really have offsite backups regardless of how large or small the drive you have at home is.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2014 - 13:19

      Why would you need that? A 2x2tb is not more secure than one 4tb.
      It will only create redundancy if the drive fails.

      What I mean by this is that if one of the 2tb fails, then you can still access your data.
      If you have 4tb hdd, and it fails, you cannot access it, but you can still recover it.

      However in typical homes the more likely scenario is an accident happen, a computer blow up, natural disaster such as fire/flood, etc, or theft, that are beyond our control.
      When these things happen you will lose the data no mattar how much redundancy you built.

      To safeguard againts that, use dropbox or similar.
      But then with that is the risk with hackers.

      • Snoop on 07/07/2014 - 15:11

        …and uploading 4TB of data$$$

      • cashless on 07/07/2014 - 17:06
        +1

        Agree with all above. For my purposes I use a number of USB HDD's plus 64GB &128GB thumb drives to back up home data. Keep 'em at work.

  • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2014 - 13:14

    This is a simple out-of-the-box setup for noob if they want a personal cloud.
    It may still require your router to be set up properly.

    If you need it to act as a server computer in which it stream media files over internet, do personal cloud, and run bittorent, then this is not it.

    For that you will need an actual computer like the HP Microserver, or any computer.

    But considering a NAS hard drive like WD RED is $175 USD, this is very good buy.

  • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2014 - 13:23

    Just would like to point out the difference between this "personal cloud" and dropbox

    Dropbox allow you to store your data offsite, with monthly fees. You can get 5gb free, sometimes 15gb.

    This drive allow you to put 4tb, or more, in your own home, accessible via WD website.

    The life of this "cloud" depends on how long WD maintain their service. Also it depends if WD built a more secure solution than Dropbox.
    I would say neither is more secure than the other.

    While dropbox have the offsite advantage, this drive have the capacity and upfront cost.

    • Smigit on 07/07/2014 - 14:43

      No reason you can't combine the two. For my Mac I keep onsite Time machine backups and then use Crashplan to keep off site backups. Personally I prefer a tiered approach…the local time machine backup will be substantially quicker to restore from, but if the house burns down I'm not out of luck.

  • yeohkt on 07/07/2014 - 13:57
    +1

    great for time machine on mac.

  • lakers1222 on 07/07/2014 - 14:13

    Good price. Eglobal don't have it in stock, I've ordered it 2 weeks ago because there instant-chat-rep told me it was in stock. I'm still waiting

  • vee_el on 07/07/2014 - 14:24

    Do you need a transformer to get it to work with Australian power supply?

    • jlogic on 07/07/2014 - 14:33

      Normally comes with a brick that coverts AC to DC. I just have one that I use for all my drives (of course I check before using it on a new drive but so far all external drives that need to be powered by mains seem to have the same output requirements from the power brick).

      • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2014 - 14:43
        +1

        No need transformers, just buy one of those wd adapter from ebay, it costs around $15.

    • Snoop on 07/07/2014 - 15:14

      The transformer supplied will operate from 110-240V! Just need a $1 pin adapter!

  • Clurt on 07/07/2014 - 14:37
    +3

    Arrr me hearties!! Now we will have a place for all my movies! Arrr

  • seigweilo on 07/07/2014 - 14:52
    +3

    Arrrr!!! from one arrrr'er to another

    • ccrap on 07/07/2014 - 15:04
      +1

      Pirates on valve steam..
      that is what we are..
      no filter between..
      how can we be anon..
      c'mon seed with me..
      to the leaching turd..
      and we peer to peer eachother, arrr arrr..
      from one tracker to another, arrr arrr..

      oh crap, running late for my 3 o'clock now

  • lemons4lime on 07/07/2014 - 15:51

    apparently the only way to get data on this via the network (drag and drop). After reading a few reviews apparently this takes ages! someone tell me im wrong please!! someone give me a review on upload times??

    • Geez on 07/07/2014 - 15:58

      Transfer over gigabit ethernet is fast as hell. So if you have 10/100 then it will be too slow. Check your router for gigabit ethernet ports. If your router has gigabit ethernet then you're sweet!

    • spackbace on 07/07/2014 - 15:59

      Using mine on wifi so I can't really comment but speeds are fine for me

    • Valik on 07/07/2014 - 16:23

      My experience is about 20mb/s. I use drag & drop.

  • 93_infinity on 07/07/2014 - 16:54

    I've been eyeing this for a while now. Question for those of you who own one of these things: apparently this has a WD red inside it… Does the disk spin down when idle, or is it always spinning?

    • spackbace on 07/07/2014 - 17:04

      Definitely spins down, which means it might take a few seconds longer when u first go to access it each time

  • kfuerza on 07/07/2014 - 17:11
    +8

    I bought one some time ago and offer the following for those Ozbargainers contemplating buying one.

    1. It comes with Twonky Media Server built in.

    2. File transfer rates are dependent upon your networking. I have an old laptop with a 150n USB wifi adapter in it. File transfers are just fine. If I have to do any 'heavy transfers' I go into the room where my router is because my house is not that great with full-speed coverage. Other than that, its great for my needs.

    3. I found the transfer rates of the WD MyCloud app to be inferior to just mapping the drive and clicking and dragging through the Windows interface.

    4. I have an Panasonic Plasma with built in DLNA and stream everything (MKV, MOV etc) from my mycloud device to the TV using the built-in capabilities interface on the TV. It's basic but it works. Also, my TV is downstairs in an area that doesn't have the greatest Wifi coverage and it still streams without many hiccups.

    5. My intent was to backup all my photos and music to it and then use a cloud storage provider to back up everything to the cloud. Unfortunately, at the moment there isn't a way to do this without desktop software. There isn't something you can just load onto the Mycloud Device and auto backup to the 'real cloud'.

    6. Further to the above, most cloud providers (cept spideroak I think) won't allow you to backup from NAS devices.

    7. I bought this because I can't be stuffed messing around with configuring and tweaking a 'real' NAS device. It does everything I need out of the box with little messing around. I suspect many of the 1 star review come from my geek brethren who enjoy messing around with things and are upset at the 'lack of configuration options and flexibility'

    Hope that helps a bit.

  • lemons4lime on 07/07/2014 - 18:49

    This being a device from the US, is the build or anything different?

    • kfuerza on 07/07/2014 - 23:06

      Don't believe it is. Other than having a US plug….

  • sa168 on 08/07/2014 - 08:56

    I am using Optus bundle router which is Netgear EMTA CG3000-1STAUS. Is it compatible?

    • Snoop on 08/07/2014 - 09:30

      If it has an ethernet port in the back it is!!!
      Edit: Ps. After 8 years with them, I've just thrown out my 3rd p.o.s. Optus supplied router!!! The CG3000 wasn't too bad, but it keeps restarting itself when you have too many incoming connections!

  • lemons4lime on 08/07/2014 - 11:41
    +2

    Looks like the price has gone up to $196.32

  • Roger Engelbretson on 08/07/2014 - 12:37

    In case anyone is interested I found this review of 4 different under $200 "NAS" devices:

    http://www.pcworld.com/article/2036991/upgrade-your-home-net…

  • freedom78 on 08/07/2014 - 13:35

    expired?

  • appleosprey on 08/07/2014 - 20:44

    I would be interested in buying this.

    Does anyone know if the price often moves and may go back to $179.99, will still purchase if not but if it moves alot then im happy to wait as im not in a hurry, thanks

  • Abaddon on 09/07/2014 - 09:04

    Or if you want more storage (or already have some external drives)

    http://www.amazon.com/Pogoplug-Series-4-Backup-Device/dp/B00…

    =

    Personal 5TB Cloud delivered for $241

  • appleosprey on 10/07/2014 - 11:22

    just went back to $179.99, Have just ordered one, thanks to the op for posting this. I needed more storage and this is perfect :)

  • Twisty on 10/07/2014 - 13:52

    I have a Gigabyte Setup but my iMac is using AC WiFi, what speed type will I get - Slow - Good - Great?

    Also what version of Twonky is this running?

    • Snoop on 10/07/2014 - 14:46

      That depends how you're planning on hooking it up, through your Gigabyte ethernet, which would be similar to anything else you've got, or over your AC WiFi which is then dependent on your router!
      Edit: I can tell you from my experience that's it's pretty quick to the desktop over ethernet and WiFi through my DSL2890 (AC1750) is also very quick… Dependent once again on the end device. The S4 phone runs AC & media centres running N are quick. Devices still on 54G can seem painfully slow compared to that though!!!

  • lemons4lime on 14/07/2014 - 16:43

    I bought it at $196 with $14 delivery. Paid with my ANZ American Express card. Any reason why it's coming up with $231 on my transactions?? Conversion fee? American Express fee? I saw no other fees on the email confirming my order.

    • Snoop on 14/07/2014 - 20:44

      That would most likely just be from the exchange rates. It's just under 94c at the moment, so a buying rate on a credit card of just under 91 is about right!
      Edit: When it comes through, check your account's transaction, it should be detailed on there!

      • lemons4lime on 21/07/2014 - 09:19

        hey Snoop! just saw your reply, how can i check my accounts transactions?

        • Snoop on 21/07/2014 - 10:14

          I'm not sure if ANZ do, but both Wpac and CBA do… Either online or the paper statement from your bank "should" give the details of your purchase in both USD and AUD and maybe including the exchange rate it was put through at.

  • Buff on 16/07/2014 - 10:23

    Received mine yesterday, anyone knows which 3.0 Usb cable I should buy as I don't have gigabyte router.

    This drive doesn't come with USB cable.

    • Snoop on 16/07/2014 - 11:07

      Not sure if I'm correct as I have an older model with Ethernet only…
      I thought that you could only hook it up via Ethernet? I thought the USB port (that comes on these models) was for hooking up extra hard drives, etc.

      • spackbace on 16/07/2014 - 12:38

        Exactly right

  • Buff on 16/07/2014 - 22:57

    thanks snoop you are right. I guess it's time to buy a gigabyte modem.

    cheers

    • Snoop on 16/07/2014 - 23:29

      Not sure if you want to spend the money, but the D-Link DSL2890AL I bought recently is sensational. Good range, super quick wifi, dual band, etc. Great for streaming movies and music!!!

  • Buff on 17/07/2014 - 00:05

    Snoop that's the best one in the market at the moment with price tag of $189 on eBay that's too high bro.

    • spackbace on 17/07/2014 - 00:12

      Tp link w8980 with free usb adapter (wireless n)
      $95 at MSY and a few others :)

    • Snoop on 17/07/2014 - 07:15

      Yeah, I know it's a little pricier, even with the MSY special, but I was completely over the Optus supplied garbage that I had to endure for a few years on cable and the p.o.s. Sagemcom Fast they gave me for the new house!!!
      And like Spackbase, I'm running a pair of WDTVs which can be a little temperamental at times, so I wanted to be sure it could keep up with both running at the same time… Along with the desktop, laptop, TiVos, TVs, phones & tablets too!
      By rights, with AC1750, there's no reason I should have to replace this for a few years now!!!

  • Buff on 17/07/2014 - 00:53

    Thanks spackbace it looks good, do you have this modem? If so what's you speed uploading videos to this drive or streaming full HD content over WiFi?

    • spackbace on 17/07/2014 - 01:06

      Yep have it. Definitely quicker than my old bob modem! Transfer around 11mb/sec onto the drive from the computer 3 rooms away. speed all relative.
      Playing movie over wifi is dodgy but I think it's my wdtv playing up, too far away, only 2.4ghz.

  • Buff on 17/07/2014 - 01:09

    Looks good, I will go to msy and pick this up? Cheers are you with TPG?

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