WD Announces New MyCloud NASes

[thiggins]

The new My Cloud Home comes in single and dual-drive versions and is targeted at those who want to bring their "scattered digital content" back home from the cloud.

The Homes support new features not available on the mass-market My Clouds including individual user accounts, built-in search, quick media import via USB, auto media backup from Android and iOS devices and support for file import from Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Facebook and other cloud services.

The new My Clouds also maintain their predecessor's strengths in easy remote access for files and media playback.

Both models have single gigabit Ethernet ports and USB 3.0 ports, one for the single bay and two for the dual.

The My Cloud Homes are initially available only at Best Buy in the U.S. and at "select retailers and distributors around the world". U.S. MSRPs are $159.99 2TB, $179.99 3TB, $199.99 4TB, $259.99 6TB and $319.99 8TB for the single bay model and $309.99 4TB, $399.99 8TB, $549.99 12TB, and $699.99 16TB for the dual bay.

 

[Clark Griswald]

This looks like a nice setup to push my kids portable devices towards, instead of my NAS/Media server.

 

[thiggins]

I'm a long time user. The MyBook Live I reviewed in 2010 is still chugging along. Might be time for an upgrade...

 

[Razor512]

I am still using an old Toshiba canvio home personal cloud 2TB NAS as a backup NAS for media streaming when my main NAS is busy with other tasks.

Mainly got it since a while back the 2TB NAS contains a HDS5C3020BLE630, and was selling for a little less than the bare drive . It got a ton of bad review because if you followed the quick start guide, you received incorrect instructions that resulted in a horrible user experience, especially if you mistakenly installed the toshiba software. Though if set up right (by simply mapping the network share), you got a decent experience for basic stuff; sadly I only purchased one.

 

[RMerlin]

I recently configured a pair of MyBook Live for a customer's backups. Much, much nicer product than Seagate's similar offering (unless Seagate improved a LOT since last time I worked with them).

These should make it even harder for anyone to want to waste time with a USB disk plugged into a router IMHO.

 

[whsbuss]

I'm a long time user. The MyBook Live I reviewed in 2010 is still chugging along. Might be time for an upgrade...

Me too. They have their quirks but they have been a steady and reliable backup and NAS platform.

 

[Chairman007]

Just installed the My Cloud Home 4TB ... very nice. Plex server is now included and works great ... no more requirement to open up the MacBook and open Plex to function as the server. Video files & Plex are all on the same NAS ... works sweet!

 

[whsbuss]

Problem now is iOS 11 picture format HEIC is not yet supported

 

[thiggins]

Problem now is iOS 11 picture format HEIC is not yet supported

Not supported how? It can't be stored?

 

[System Error Message]

surprisingly pricing of the higher capacities isnt too bad. I thought this is gonna be another overpriced NAS product but the pricing of the higher capacities are surprisingly reasonable.

However there still isnt one to fill in the <$100 NAS for decent performance and features.

 

[thiggins]

However there still isnt one to fill in the <$100 NAS for decent performance and features.

WD has always been pretty good about NAS pricing.

What's so magic about $100 other than the round #?

 

[System Error Message]

WD has always been pretty good about NAS pricing.

What's so magic about $100 other than the round #?

because everyone could then afford one.
A single 1TB drive costs $30 nowadays.
If you have a decent NAS that is decent for $70, you'd have won the purchases of many many more.

Its really just to do with what people can afford, its why 1080p 60 fps displays are still the norm because prices are stagnant and 4k hasnt replaced 1080p pricing yet.

 

[thiggins]

I don't think a $30 difference prevents people from buying a NAS.
New 2TB MyCloud is around $130. Factory recertified 1TB is $80, 2TB is $90.

 

[System Error Message]

I don't think a $30 difference prevents people from buying a NAS.
New 2TB MyCloud is around $130. Factory recertified 1TB is $80, 2TB is $90.

how did you get it below MSRP :O ?

Its only available in the US

 

[whsbuss]

Not supported how? It can't be stored?

It can be stored but their apps won't show thumbnail or open. Same with their mycloud.com web interface,

 

[Clark Griswald]

I don't think a $30 difference prevents people from buying a NAS.
New 2TB MyCloud is around $130. Factory recertified 1TB is $80, 2TB is $90.

$170 for the 6TB is a great price.
I currently have the 3TB WDMyCloud (gen 1) to have the i-devices auto upload pix and vids, and store backups, etc. I also have a WDLive 3TB attached as "backup" for the MyCloud.
I started ripping blu rays, so the Family can stream movies to their devices, via the WD ios app. The devices have no problem opening/playing the files (m4v). I use Kodi and Librelec for our large format display, so no Plex experience.
Question:
Is there a significant advantage(s) to upgrading to the latest WD My Cloud Home?

 

[thiggins]

Is there a significant advantage(s) to upgrading to the latest WD My Cloud Home?

If they upgraded the processor, maybe. But sounds like your current MyCloud is doing what you need.

 

[Clark Griswald]

I agree with what you said, regarding the processor.
I will take advantage of the 6TB refurb, thanks for the information and the link.

EDIT
https://support.wdc.com/knowledgebase/answer.aspx?ID=18909

I located a WD page, which states the differences between the two WD Cloud NAS offerings.
Upgrades to the new My Cloud Home appear a significant improvement from my gen 1 device.
Although the cost is fair IMHO (6TB $259), I will wait for sales via other vendors (i.e. Amazon) and see if the price goes lower.