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I have used this product extensively, but had issues with it. Finally, the issues became too annoying to continue use with this product and I basically now use it as a USB drive. I loved the idea and that is why when Vantec hit me up to review NexStar LX NAS Storage I was excited. NAS storage is perfect for the home or even small businesses. Shares are accessible even if other computers aren't turned on in the network. Hopefully, Vantec's NexStar LX NAS Storage works like a NAS storage unlike the NetDisk. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/02.jpg"><img src="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/02th.jpg" alt="Vantec Nexstar NAS Storage" title="Vantec Nexstar NAS Storage" width="250" height="188" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p> <strong>Packaging:</strong></p> <p>Vantec sent the NexStar NAS Storage in a plain brown box with Vantec's logo on the side. Inside, the orange retail box was surrounded by packing peanuts.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/01.jpg"><img src="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/01th.jpg" alt="Vantec Nexstar NAS Storage" title="Vantec Nexstar NAS Storage" width="250" height="203" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>On front of NexStar NAS storage's retail box is a shot of the white NexStar. On back of Vantec's retail box are the specifications, contents and features for the NexStar LX NAS storage. There is also a mini diagram showing the NexStar's application in a network.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/03.jpg"><img src="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/03th.jpg" alt="Vantec Nexstar NAS Storage" title="Vantec Nexstar NAS Storage" width="250" height="190" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">Each side of the NexStar's retail box has a shot of the NAS storage case. On the right side the picture is accompanied by the system requirements.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/04.jpg"><img src="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/04th.jpg" alt="Vantec Nexstar NAS Storage" title="Vantec Nexstar NAS Storage" width="115" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">Opening the box shows the Vantec NexStar and its components wrapped in plastic and surrounded by cardboard.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/06.jpg"><img src="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/06th.jpg" alt="Vantec Nexstar NAS Storage" title="Vantec Nexstar NAS Storage" width="250" height="196" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><strong>Features:</strong></p> <p>Features for Vantec's NexStar NAS storage can be found on <a href="http://www.vantecusa.com/products/nexstarLX/p_nst-375lx.html">Vantec's web site</a>. </p> <ul> <li>Smart Cooling</li> <li> USB 2.0 / Ethernet</li> <li> Smart Power</li> <li> Passive Heat Sink</li> <li> FTP & SMB Server</li> <li> Web Based Management</li> <li> Micro Security Slot</li> <li> Supports up to 500GB Hard Drives</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Model: NST 375LX-BK(BLACK)</li> <li> Application: 3.5" IDE (Parallel ATA) Hard Drive, ATA-6 Compatible</li> <li> Interface/Ports: Interface: IDE to USB 2.0 or RJ-45 Ethernet</li> <li> System Requirements: <ul> <li> For USB: <ul> <li> Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP</li> <li> Mac OS 9.1 or higher</li> <li> USB-equipped system</li> </ul> </li> <li> For Network: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet card/USB-to-Ethernet converter equipped PC, or an ethernet Local Area Network</li> </ul> </li> <li>Power Supply: <ul> <li> Universal auto-switching external power adapter</li> <li> Input: AC 100-240V, 1.2A, 50-60Hz</li> <li> Output: DC +5/1.5A, +12V/1.5A</li> </ul> </li> <li>Enclosure Dimensions: 16.51 x 16.51 x 5.08cm</li> </ul> <p><strong>Contents</strong> </p> <ul><li> User Manual</li> <li> NexStar LX External 3.5“ HDD NAS Enclosure</li> <li> Power Adapter (Input: 100-240VAC; Output: 5V/1.5A, 12V/1.5A)</li> <li> Power Cable</li> <li> USB Cable</li> <li> Ethernet Patch Cable</li> <li> Screws</li> <li> Driver CD </li> <li> (USB driver required for Windows 98/SE Only)</li> </ul> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/vantec_nexstar/nas_storage.php"></a> <a href="vantec_nexstar/nas_storage.php">Next (Description)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>