New version of ReadyNAS Ultra 4?

[patrikc]

Hi

Netgear ReadyNAS Ultra 4 were released in July 2010 (2 years ago) if I read the reviews correct.

Is there an updated version on the way? If so, when is it planned to be released?

Thanks!

[de_niro]

Latest firmware 4.2.22 will be release soon,Netgear will maintain the firmware upgrading to against some incompatible issues and add new feature to ReadyNAS no matter how long has been the hardware released.

[tiranor]

I think he meant hardware wise, in order to see if it's interesting to wait for another version.

[mdgm-ntgr]

You can hardly expect NetGear to comment on that.

The ReadyNAS Ultra Series is great. If you need a new NAS buy it now.

[patrikc]

Ok, thanks for you answers!

[PapaBear1]

After the Osborne debacle in the early 80's, no tech company will announce a new product before it is actually ready to enter the retail chain. In many cases, they stop production of the current model and when the warehouse is empty of the current model, they will announce the new model and begin shipments. If you need one now, you need not worry as the x-86 line will be viable for many many years yet.

[claykin]

Ultra4 is very much a modern NAS. If I had to add a wishlist for a future model it would include:

1) USB3
2) eSata
3) Thunderbolt (probably wishful thinking)
4) hardware based encryption of NAS share data (AES-NI support)

Then I'd have a laundry list of software wish list items.