A 4TB network storage drive from Western Digital

Back up and share files with this great drive

Now that Apple has phased out its AirPort devices, you might be looking for a replacement that plays nicely

with Time Machine. If so, you’ll love this issue’s competition prize – the superb PR2100 from Western Digital.

This drive won MacFormat# 332’s group test, and it’s not hard to see why. One of its best attributes is ease of use. It is incredibly straightforward to get started, as it’s ready to go with Time Machine right out of the box. No faffing around, just quick and easy setup.

It was the fastest NAS (networkattached storage) drive in our test, transferring 26GB of video files from our Mac in a mere four minutes. And speaking of speed, it’s loaded with 4GB of memory to help make streaming and sharing content a breeze. It also has two Ethernet ports, meaning you could attach a second device to back up the contents of the PR2100 – useful if you’re using it as a media server, for example.

To top it all off, the disks are held in a rock-solid metal enclosure, and there’s a large cooling fan to help keep your files safe and sound.

The prize contains two 2TB disks, giving you plenty of room for your files.