Reviewers Liked
- Improved userfriendly interface
- Energy efficient
- Built in DNLA Media Server
- RAID
- Simple setup
- Affordable
- Apple TimeMachine capable
- Supports 2.5” and 3.5” drives
Synology Disk Station DS211J
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Kitguru.net
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We have reviewed many Synology products on Kitguru over the last year, but today we are looking at a bundle deal in conjunction with leading camera manufacturer Y-CAM. The ‘Grasshopper’ Basic package can be picked up for £549.99 – it includes a...
By Trusted Reviews
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The Synology DS211j isn't the best looking NAS you'll see, but the sector is hardly famed for its good looks. Instead the focus has been on delivering a fully featured and intuitive device at a price tag that has the potential to tempt...
By K.S. Studios
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The DiskStation DS211j performed well for all of our basic tasks. We were able to create shared folders that users could access from the network and set permissions to block out what we didn’t want shared. We also tested out the iTunes server to...
By APC Magazine
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The Synology is a standout NAS device, though it’s plainly not for everyone. The Synology DiskStation DS211j is packed with features, and really takes the whole NAS thing to another level.The key here is the use of Synology DiskStation...
By Expert Reviews
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It isn't the fastest two-bay NAS, but the sheer range of features and excellent web interface at this price make it a winner....
By Bit-tech.net
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DiskStation DS211j Test Setup and Performance Published on 23rd January 2011 by Antony Leather Testing MethodsAny device connected to a Gigabit LAN will have maximum read and write speeds of 125MB/sec. However, just as the controller chip on an SSD...
By What Hi-Fi?
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Essentially an external hard disk that connects directly to your router, a NAS can store all of your music, movie and photo files, and make them available to every device on your network. The 's main flaw is also one of its greatest strengths: it...
By Testfreaks
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Synology has once again created a terrific NAS that works seamlessly within a small to moderate size network. Besides being able to operate with Linux, OS X and Windows it functions as an entertainment server through its DNLA enable media backend and...
By Hardware Secrets
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When taking into account all of what the DS211j offers, coupled with its actual performance, it can be a great addition to any home or office environment. Its biggest advantage is the fact that it’s so user-friendly to set up and manage. It also...
By TweakNews
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Synology's DS211j is a great addition to an expanding home network. Not only does it provide storage and backup solutions, it also offers print and media server capabilities, website hosting, PC-free downloading, and much more at a price that is...
By Magnus.de
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Das DS211j spricht alle Netzwerker an, die etwas mehr suchen, als "nur" einen reinen Netzwerkspeicher – und auch bereit sind, etwas mehr dafür zu...
By Traficantes de Hardware
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Nos ha gustado Diseño elegante y compacto Sobresaliente en eficiencia y bajo consumo Servidor multimedia compatible con DLNA Raid Instalación HDDs muy sencilla Software de 10 Velocidades de lectura y escritura muy elevadas...
By Clube do Hardware
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Quando se leva em conta tudo o que o DS211j oferece, juntamente com o seu desempenho, ele pode ser uma grande adição em qualquer casa ou escritório. Sua maior vantagem é a facilidade de configuração e gerenciamento. Ele...
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