let's say my budget is below rm1k, the plan is to build a simple NAS for my home where i can store/backup/share media or files among others pc/iDevices

this is my choices.


1 . Buffalo LSWXL/E Network Enclosure (SATA) + 2 x 2TB HDD
RM260 + <not sure>

2. Apple Time Capsule 2TB
RM999


Question:
1. 2 x 1TB or 2 x 2TB?
which is more reliable, long lasting, trouble free?
1TB vs 2TB?
will 1TB more reliable than 2TB? or not an issue anymore? (cos mostly NAS will be running 24/7, i need it to last longer than 5 year or more)


2. Which model to get?
Since I'm from penang, i got pretty limited choices (but shouldnt be a problem)

1TB 32M (CAVIAR Blue) - RM170
1TB 32M (BARRACUDA) 6 Gb/s - RM180
1TB 64M (AV-GP Green) - RM188
1TB 64M (CAVIAR Black) 6 Gb/s - RM255
2TB 64M (CAVIAR Green) 6 Gb/s- RM255
2TB 64M (BARRACUDA Green) 6 Gb/s - RM262
2TB 64M (AV-GP Green) - RM292
2TB 64M (CAVIAR Black) 6 Gb/s - RM455

I dont have any experience with any 1TB or 2TB hdd, so which should i pick? (Green model should be ok, dont think i need Blak/high performance)


3. While Apple Time Capsule is the more expensive one, it boast 2TB server-grade hard drive.
So should consider quite reliable (i guess)
Easy to configure (compare with Buffalo Link Station Duo)

well, my plan is to store all my mp3 into 1 place (currently scatter all around, cd, dvd, portable hdd,...)
then use the rest for movie, n stuff.

then share with other pc, or stream mp3 to iphone