Wireless and Wired Connectivity for Personal Storage Devices in the Home

Publication Date	February 2009
Publisher	IDC
Product Type	Report
Pages	11
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IDC07032

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Summary

This IDC Insight analyzes current and future connectivity options, both wired and wireless, for personal storage devices in the home. Also, the pros and cons of network-attached connectivity are analyzed.

Content

IDC Opinion
In This Insight
Situation Overview
- Direct Attached Storage
- Network Attached Storage
- Consumer Interest in NAS
- Table: Interest in External Storage Applications by Home Network Owners
- Table: Likelihood of Adding New Devices to the Home Network
  - Options for Wireless External Storage in the Home
Future Outlook
- Next-Generation Direct Attached Interfaces
  - Cutting the Wire - Looking for the Next Level of Convenience
  - Wired Network Attached Storage
- Conclusion
Learn More
- Related Research
- Definitions
  - Personal Storage Devices
    - Personal DAS
    - Personal NAS