If there is a problem with the WD servers (having read the reports of the recent issues) does this only impact access from outside onto the drive (or the cloud mirror of it), or is there any problem with local usage or setting up (does it need continual log-in to the server and stop working if it can’t achieve that?).įor local usage (on home network) both products would appear functionally the same, with provision of DLNA service (Twonky iirc) and automatic back-up etc via Smartware.
Uploading would be via users broadband account/provider, depending on line speeds and any data usage caps etc? All content of the disk(s) is automatically backed up to WD server cloud, to space equal to that of the local drive, without any monthly fees or anything like that.Single disk (M圜loud) or dual disk (M圜loud Mirror) storage, under raid 0 or raid 1 (presumably user-configurable).In case of disk failure, basically tough for data, return under warranty for hardware (like my deceased MyPassport).Remote access is possible via WD servers and apps (presumably routed to local disk via user’s own internet).For raid 0 version of Duo, basically by splitting it across two drives you have twice the chance of disk failure, but half the impact on data if it does occur and a disk fails.Existing PC World stock is Raid 0, but he said these are on clearance as a new version with Raid 1 is coming?.Single disk (MyBook) or dual disk (MyBook Duo) storage for whatever capacity is bought.
Wd passport ultra vs my book vs my clod manual#
Local storage only (other than manual uploading via Smartware to Dropbox).What I understand is summarised below, I’d appreciate it if someone in the know could confirm whether this is correct or not so I can make a correct purchase.
Wd passport ultra vs my book vs my clod portable#
I’m looking into a NAS solution for my home network (following the premature expiry of my MyPassport portable drive a couple of days ago) and having looked at both M圜loud and MyBook products at PC World and talking to their staff, I’m now somewhat more confused about what the differences are between them. Mods - as this isn’t specifically about the M圜loud, if there’s a better forum for this to go in please feel free to relocate it