If you’re in need of an external storage system, the Netgear ReadyNAS Duo [$249.00] is a great buy. This compact network storage solution has two drive bays and also supports RAID for peace of mind. It also works with Windows, Mac, and Linux out of the box.

Because the Netgear ReadyNAS Duo is network-based, it can be used to back up and access files from multiple computers. If you ever need to network other devices, three USB ports can be found on the back. Because drives can be added and removed at will, this thing has virtually unlimited storage. As far as external storage goes, the Ready NAS is one of the best products available.

Buy | Amazon.com [$249.00] | with 500 GB drive [$286.99] | with 1 TB drive [348.59]