Aimed at the home market, the LaCie CloudBox is more attractively styled than many similar devices.
Installation is about as easy as it gets: according to company officials, you just plug it into the mains and a router, and that's it.
CloudBox shows up on Windows and OS X systems along with other connected devices, and it includes UPnP for sharing content with devices such as Xbox 360 and smart TVs.
A simple system of folders provides access control: shared files go into the Family folder; private files go into users' Private folders.
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CloudBox can also be used to back up computers through Time Machine (OS X) or the LaCie Backup Assistant.
CloudBox is available in 1TB ($179), 2TB ($239) and 3TB ($299) configurations.