The Verbatim 1TB MediaShare Home Network Storage Server is quiet, sturdy, and good looking. The device has plenty of ports and offers fast performance.

The Verbatim MediaShare NAS server is frustrating to set up; its Web interface is sluggish; and its media-sharing feature costs extra. Out of the box, the device offers a limited amount of storage and allows for only three user accounts.

The Verbatim MediaShare is a simple single-volume NAS that comes in an aesthetically pleasing design and offers fast performance. Its confusing initial setup process, limited amount of storage, and lack of features, however, might steer most home users...