
The Buffalo LS-XL Series is a combination of a USB/FireWire external HDD and a NAS. The storage device can be accessed via USB, FireWire, Gigabit Ethernet, or outside your network thanks to its DDNS service support. Available in 1TB, 2TB and 3TB models, the Buffalo LS-XL Series will be released in July 2011 for 17,000 Yen ($211), 22,000 Yen ($273), and 28,000 Yen ($348), respectively. [Buffalo]

The Actiontec Multi-LAN Network Adapter is designed to deliver more bandwidth, improved reliability and better network coverage anywhere in the home. This adapter utilizes the MoCA backbone in the home to transport high quality, high data rates yielding speeds up to 175Mbps, to significantly improve the signal in rooms where Wi-Fi connectivity is low or non-existent. As a result, you can have a high quality Wi-Fi signal in the former dead spot areas. What’s more, this network adapter also provides four 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports. The Actiontec Multi-LAN Network Adapter will be released in Q3 2011. [Product Page]

Sharkoon today launched two USB LANPort adapters that allow you to share and access any USB devices such as printers, external HDDs, USB thumb drives into local area networks. The USB LANPort 100 provides only one USB device, meanwhile the USB LANPort 400 handles up to four USB devices. Power is supplied by the included adapter and all settings can be made fast and easily using the delivered software. The USB LANPort 100 and USB LANPort 400 are priced at €22.99 ($34) and €36.99 ($56), respectively. [Sharkoon]

The HDL-C is a new Network Attached Storage (NAS) from I-O Data that features a new and elegant new design. The device supports USB 2.0 and LAN connectivity. Available in 500GB, 1TB or 1.5TB, the NAS will be available across Japan within October this year for 13,600 Yen($150), 18,900 Yen($209), and 24,200 Yen($268), respectively. [I-O Data]