Looking suspiciously similar to an Xbox, the Iogear GNS1000120 BOSS (Broadband Office Storage Server) is an ‘FTP Server; NAS (Network Attached Storage); Cable DSL Router; [and] SPI FireWall…’ all rolled into one. Comes with 120MB of hard disk storage, install and configuration via inbuilt web pages and supports both Mac and PC. Priced at $399.95.

‘The BOSS combines secure Internet access and data storage in a single, complete unit that is ideal for your home or small office network. This network server appliance (NSA) allows users to access the Internet and share files regardless of the operating system being used.’