lowmazda said:jjmdx said:reminbi2000 said:Just noticed it has Ethernet Connection so you can directly plug it into your router to access it as a File Server???

that's the beauty of this drive device...

on the downside: it seems that only one PC on the network can have read and write access at one time

From Ximeta's website.

9. Can multiple users access the drive at the same time?


Yes, multiple users can access NetDisk at the same time.

With NetDisk driver version 3.x, the multi-write feature allows numerous users simultaneous Read and Write access to the NetDisk.

***This is for Windows 2000/XP/2003 only. For Mac, multi-write drivers are currently under development.

With other Operating Systems, only one computer can have Read/Write access at a time.
All computers can have Read Only access simultaneously.


According to the FAQ drive is upgradeable to 250gb!

TempusFugit said:Not a very good review by a blogger, The Pink Chimpanzee, from this past March.

Review]http://pinkchimp.blogspot.com/2005/03/review-ximeta-netdisk-120-network.html[/L]

Here are the frequently asked questions from the Netdisk web site.

FAQs

I haven't decided whether to pull the trigger tomorrow or not. There is no rebate, so you could buy 2 to use the $15 Visa coupon.[L=Fixed link to

Thanks for the review and FAQS. After reading the FAQS, I will pass on this one.

parrotthead said:Note that the $15 off $75 Business Visa Coupon is YMMV for in store. I have frequently run in high school drop out OM Managers (yes, managers) that refuse the coupon for sale items because the price is already reduced. As I'm sure you all know, making a case with an unintelligent person is next to impossible.

Yep, they hate me at my om Never the less getting a super deal is not a challenge sometimes either?

Bought some today, will return/rebuy tomorrow.

None in East Brunswick. But you can get a raincheck on these right?

NO

duh.. it is clearance


darksine said:None in East Brunswick. But you can get a raincheck on these right?

Anyone know if it is easy to switch the drive out with a larger one?

Uh, pop open case, remove power and ata cable, rinse, lather and repeat.

darksine said:None in East Brunswick. But you can get a raincheck on these right?

thanks for the info, now i don't have to waste a trip down there

Thanks for the deal OP!
I bought one of these on the last deal (search forums for Ximeta). My hard disk was giving me problems so I used this for a backup drive and the first one did crash!

You do have to install drivers for each computer that uses this as a network drive. I had no problems setting it up as a networks drive, all of my computers had the H: drive show up. The only bug I have found is that my Dell laptop does not want to hibernate sometimes with the netdisk going.

Otherwise it has worked great (especially at that price). I am happy with it.
Here are links to much better reviews:
http://reviews.designtechnica.com/review429.html
http://www.guru3d.com/article/gengoods/67/

soupcxan said:I just picked one up. Tried to get the cashier to reduce the price early but she wouldn't go for it. Will try to pricematch tomorrow with a printout of the circular. However, can anyone read what the circular says for the original price of the unit? Mine was $139 in the store today. Also, my SKU doesn't match what the OP posted originally either. Hopefully I have the right unit, can anyone confirm? Am hoping the rebate will be instant...if not I may just return the unit altogether.

I picked one up today. Rang up $139.