If you're considering purchasing a new NAS, chances are you're first taking a look at the entry level models. To help you with your choice, we tested 8 models that shouldn't cost you more than 160 pounds.

You can use a NAS device for many purposes in your network. You can use it to share all of your photos, videos and music with your entire network. It can also be used for back-ups of systems or important files. Many NAS devices are also capable of downloading files from the internet independently, via peer-to-peer networks or newsgroups. Lastly you can also set up your NAS to be your personal cloud: set it up in such a way that you can access it from the outside and you'll even have access to your files abroad.