Buffalo TeraStation Duo 1TB review

If you want to use the TeraStation to download BitTorrent files independently of a computer, then you’ll need to ensure you trust the other users on your network. The download interface can’t be accessed separately from the other, more sensitive controls. There are controls for setting the NAS to start up and shut down automatically, which is useful for saving power. The timer controls aren’t as flexible as the ones on other NAS devices but they should be good enough for most scenarios.

The most unusual feature is the pair of serial ports for connecting and controlling an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) – or even two – to provide a battery backup in the event of a power cut. Most modern UPS units use USB, so the serial ports will only really be of use if you have an older UPS.

There’s a lot to like about the TeraStation Duo, from its easy configuration to its quick performance and useful extra features. However, it has just two 500GB hard disks, giving it a very costly price per gigabyte of 24p. As much as we like the TeraStation, we can’t recommend it at this price.