Lacie Wireless Space USB2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

The LaCie Wireless Space is a simple and good-looking wireless router/NAS server combo. It offers the best network storage performance among devices of its kinds and supports Apple's Time Machine backup solution.
Beautiful design. Abundant features. Wi-Fi router with NAS functionality.

Cons:

The LaCie Wireless Space has only three LAN ports; a limited number of features and amount of storage space; and it doesn't support dual-band. Its Web interface is rather confusing, and its internal hard drive can't be replaced. The device's o
Frustrating setup. Problems uploading files via interface. No help within interface. Unreliable software for mounting shared folders. Poor throughput as a wireless router.

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Last revision on April 25, 2012

Reviewers Liked

The LaCie Wireless Space is a simple and good-looking wireless router/NAS server combo. It offers the best network storage performance among devices of its kinds and supports Apple's Time Machine backup solution
Beautiful design. Abundant features. Wi-Fi router with NAS functionality

Reviewers Didn't Like

The LaCie Wireless Space has only three LAN ports; a limited number of features and amount of storage space; and it doesn't support dual-band. Its Web interface is rather confusing, and its internal hard drive can't be replaced. The device's o
Frustrating setup. Problems uploading files via interface. No help within interface. Unreliable software for mounting shared folders. Poor throughput as a wireless router

Expert reviews and ratings

Network attached storage devices aren't exactly thin on the ground these days, with the likes of the HP MediaSmart Server and Western Digital's My Book Live being obvious examples. At first glance, the LaCie Wireless Space looks like yet another...

By TechRadar on May 01, 2011

It's pretty clear to look at the Lacie Wireless Space's specs what system it is going after. Packing either 1TB or 2TB of storage in a fairly compact chassis and offering both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections to offer-up that capacity for...

By Trusted Reviews on March 16, 2011

The LaCie Wireless Space is an interesting all-in-one product that can be used as a network storage device, a network switch, a routeur and a Wi-Fi access point. It does all of these things just fine, but there's still room for...

By DigitalVersus on December 28, 2010

Home users, especially those who want an alternative to their Time Capsule, will find a lot of appeal in the LaCie Wireless Space because of its appearance and simplicity. Advanced users, however, will likely find its performance and features...

By cnet on November 08, 2010

LaCie's Wireless Space is a great idea: combine a Wi-Fi router and a NAS. The result looks beautiful, but, sadly the beauty is only skin deep. Buy it...

By PC Mag on November 05, 2010

With prices hovering around £150-160 for the 1TB option, and £200+ for the 2TB depending where you’re shopping, the price point isn’t too bad, when compared to the Time Capsule.Unfortunately, though, the web console used to manage...

By Zath UK on March 18, 2011

Ce NAS est construit autour d'un concept intéressant de « produit à tout faire » : NAS, switch, routeur, point d'accès Wi-Fi. Il s'acquitte bien de ces tâches, mais sans jamais atteindre la...

By Les Numériques on December 07, 2010

100

A près de 220 euros, ce serveur domestique s'est montré très souple et performant pour stocker des données et les diffuser sur le réseau de la maison, avec ou sans fil. Le Wi-Fi est un plus indéniable sur les autres...

By 01Net on October 04, 2010