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"The DS209+ delivers twice the efficiency of other counterparts and overwhelms the market…The performance of the product is just incomparable."

"The management software, Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0, has an increasing popularity. It provides a pleasant and fascinating experience for users."

"We decided to reward "Silence Award" to the DS209+ because it generates the lowest and less uncomfortable noise. From the noise measuring of NAS products, we were sometimes bothered by the small-volume but sharp noise which was quite unbearable. However, it is not the case for the DS209+ and is rather the opposite."

"Why use a NAS device at all with Windows Home Server? Well, for me, it's really all about the applications which come bundled with the device, many of which are not available for Windows Home Server and, depending on your needs, can be really useful to both home and business users."

"If Synology can include great photo, video and web publishing applications in box, along with fully featured download managers, iTunes compatibility, IP Camera support and more, there's no reason for Microsoft to avoid doing so. I'm sure there's a lot the WHS team can learn for v2 of Windows Home Server from such a fully-featured device as the Synology CS407."

"The DS508 is equipped with two Gigabit Lan ports, 5 hot-swappable hard drives with maximum capability up to 5TB and RAID 6 data protection, and it is supported by various platforms. All of these make the product the best network solution in the most challenging working environment. Also, it is featured with easy installation and operation."

"We have tested a number of Synology solutions and have not found any device in the market that can rival it either in terms of usability or functionality."

"Synology Disk Station DS408 offers the real reliability, incredible performance, and comprehensive interfaces, which make it the best choice for both the business and home users who have big-volume multimedia collection."

"Our first impression to Synology DS508: the system is extremely quiet. Lots of external USB drives produce louder noise than DS508 does and now are placed in our test laboratory."

"Synology's AJAX interface is indeed a success."

"With the DS508, Synology delivers a very good NAS for SOHO with great performance and an elegant user interface."

"There is now a scheduled power-up time to go with the exiting shutdown time. This means your files are accessible when you want them, and you're saving power when you don't. Another boon is the addition of a network recycle bin, which means deleted files are no longer gone forever."

"Why it Rocks: This is still one of the fastest and most feature packed NAS drives we've evaluated to date. With enough options and settings to satisfy even the most demanding IT administrators, the DS408 is quite possibly one of the better NAS solutions that any prosumer or SMB organization can consider."

"Synology DS408 has great functionality that leaves its competition behind by a large margin."

"The testing results show the FTP download speed with RAID1 configuration is the fastest. It is even faster than the speed under RAID 0 configuration. Moreover, all tested download speeds with RAID 1 configuration are nearly the same as those with RAID 0, and the figures are obviously higher than single disk configuration."

"We believe that the Synology DS209+ is capable of handling heavy performance demands, and it is the best solution for small businesses to expedite daily work and increase work efficiency."

"Synology - a true champion in performance."

"The administration mechanism is perfect. With the use of AJAX, it allows you to navigate the system without any interruption."

"Synology servers are equipped with the most complete functionality in its category, which is no exception for the brand new Synology Disk Station DS209+. It's efficient, quiet, and perfect for the multimedia fans. Meanwhile, it has everything on board for the business use, like the virtual host up to 30 websites."

"The best features this NAS boasts are the software packages it comes with. They take the device from being a simple NAS to a full-fledged media server."

"The DS408 is a good solution for home or office users looking for a media server or NAS without all of the headaches that come with making your own."

"This small device together with its software satisfies home and SMB users' needs for advanced network servers."

"Synology DS209+ is clearly positioned with updated software and hardware configurations, and thus keeps its attraction fresh. The new Disk Station 2.0 marks a major breakthrough by using the advanced AJAX-based UI that allows you to manage the Disk Station like you do with Windows, making the DS209+ the fastest to react and the easiest-to-operate when compared with average NAS products in the market."

"It is accompanied with remarkable software."

"It offers a good basis for building a backup solution suited to your needs."

"A truly economical solution was not presented to those who surf through broadband networks until the home NAS server was introduced to the market… With the user-friendly interface, it is easy to download, back up, share multimedia files via Internet, as well as to share a USB printer, and even build up a website to communicate with visitors."

"Feel free to use your imagination, and you'll find that the Synology DS207+ has more functions than what Synology claims in the product specification. Take me for example, I often upload the recorded TV news to the DS207+, and hence to many friends of mine, it's like a real-time news web site… Having a DS207+ at home really helps connect to the world."

"With the latest system firmware, Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0, not only RAID 6 data protection mechanism but also the NFS support are added to the system. For a Linux environment, it will be more convenient to use without complicated setups."

"The upgraded Surveillance Station has included the Alarm Recording mode. When a camera is triggered by signals, Surveillance Station will start recording automatically."

"Synology tends to take over the control of the market by promoting this device that provides secure and ease access to its data."

"The DS508 distinguishes itself with the great performance and the absolute system harmony."

"The Synology DS107+ offers unrivalled functionality for the home."

"The DS107+ makes huge advances toward a user-friendly experience, and has well laid out interface to guide you round the features."

"The Synology is compatible with both Mac and Windows, can use external USB or eSATA disks, automatically backs up to an external disk, can work as an iTunes server, and is accessible via FTP."

"[T]he Synology uses a Web-based interface for configuration. A half-dozen wizards walk you through the processes of adding users, sharing folders, and more."

"Synology's latest Disk Station DS209+ gets the ball rolling as this compact dual-drive box claims to offer top read and write speeds of over 42MB/sec and 36MB/sec respectively, which would make it one of the fastest in its class."

"Along with top performance, the DS209+ also looks a winner for features as well."

"Photo Station 3 has been updated to support the FLV file format, and users can enjoy 3D effects with the Coolins when browsing their albums."

"The Samba transmission speed is more than 30MB/s on average, and the reading efficiency is enhanced by 70% to 80%. With a sounded file transmission performance, the FTP performs even better. The transmission speed of lager files can reach 69MB/s, which makes it one of the speediest NAS products in the market."

"The high quality localized contents and the management interface have greatly attracted a great number of potential users."

"Again, the elegant design, user-friendly setup process, and the low power consumption make the DS408 incomparable."

"The internal fan has three speeds and works intelligently, using less power when things are idle."

"A good, dual bay NAS with plenty of automatic functions."

"Tree huggers will also love its low power consumption, which only requires a mere 32 watts, and the scheduled power on/off function."

"The newly introduced 3-speed smart fan design even adjusts its spinning rhythm automatically based on temperature detected, but even with the fan topping at maximum speed, the noise level is barely audible at a mere 25dB, which is quieter than colleagues sharing gossip in an open-plan office."

"Super capacious and versatile."

"Attractive interface, lots of utilities."

"Despite a young brand Synology is in the NAS market, the Synology products are comparable to those survive in the markets for so long."

"DS207+ features a strong function to secure offices, Surveillance Station, through which you can manage and watch the video recorded by the network-connected IP camera. It will not consume the computer's resource."

"The DS207+ is special for its brilliant user interface that is also available in Dutch and has been developed based on the AJAX technology. The operation is pretty easy and functional, which is very good compared to other products that take much more efforts to find and use the features."

"Business users will be more interested in the 5-bay capacity, the support of up to 2,048 user accounts, the ability to handle up to 128 concurrent connections*, and the ability to create Surveillance Station with compatible IP cameras."

"Another important feature of the device is the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 which has specifically increased its user friendliness with the best solution we have seen so far in a beautiful AJAX environment."

*In the firmware version DSM 2.0-0722, it has been expended to 256.

"Of special note is the management software used by the DS207+, dubbed Disk Station Manager 2.0. Built using AJAX, the interface is laid out in a logical manner, and doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out where particular configuration options are."

"We daresay that this is probably the most user friendly, while also being the most thorough – something the more hardcore users would appreciate."

"If performance and feature set are important to you, the DS207+ is more than value for money."

"Synology recently released the 0722 version of its DSM 2.0 OS...The three biggest improvements are the addition of RAID 6 support, which can withstand two drive failures, the NFS file system, which was conspicuous by its omission and Link Aggregation, which might help improve performance on dual-LAN models (the DS508, RS408 and RS408-RP)."

"The other improvements are enhancements of existing features including multiple scheduled Local Backup tasks and support for eMule and NZB in the Download Station feature."

"With tremendous read-to bandwidth peaking around 57 MB/s for a 1 Gigabyte file, and dropping no lower than 39 MB/s in write-to performance, the Disk Station proved itself to be a real top- performer."

"The Synology Disk Station DS408 Gigabit 4-Bay SATA NAS server is going to be an excellent alternative to the basic workgroup and domain level file servers most resellers use for small business networks, and the additional functionality should not go overlooked."

"Power users will also appreciate the AJAX user interface in the browser administration portion, with an exhaustive selection of configuration options ranging all the way from user management, volume configuration, power settings and external devices. Dubbed their Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0, it’s clear that Synology takes the user experience very seriously indeed with a thoroughly user-friendly administration interface."

"Perfect for the prosumers and SMB segment in every way."

"The Win/Mac OS compatibility/cross-talk server would be very handy in Small Office Home Office (SOHO) environments where there are both Windows and MAC OS computers requiring access to important files*. Nice touch Synology."

"Data backup is so important but people tend to ignore it, and the DS207+ makes data backup so complete and automatic that backups can always be done without your attention."

"[I]f you're in the market for a solid SOHO NAS setup, then the Synology DS207+ NAS should be on your short list."

*Synology: NFS support for Linux users are provided as of firmware version DSM 2.0-0722.

"When it comes to hardware products, it’s not only the exterior that counts, but more importantly, the capability inside. Synology does that very well in its products, especially the brilliant, thoughtful Dutch user interface developed on the base of the AJAX webpage technology. It is beautiful, easy to use, and above all, very functional."

"If you are looking for a luxurious NAS with great possibility, Synology DS207+ will be the one for you."

"The following may be useful to administrators in large networks - now you can import a list of users, rather than add them one by one. A text file indicating the name, the password, the description, the e-mail and the quota amount can be imported."

"Using an up-to-date firmware platform has had a positive impact on the productivity of Synology’s network storage models. We can say that the NAS is very close to a storage device built on a standard x86 architecture."

"It’s a device of FTP, backup server, download center, and etc. Most importantly, you get a solution that works smoothly and is really easy to configure."

"In short, Synology DS207 + is a product you may not think you need before you know it, but once you have had it for one week, you will realize you can not do anything without it."

"The Synology DS207+ is easy to implement, with a RAID 1 configuration for the duplication of your files on 2 disks and many services (FTP, image galleries, backups, web server, iTunes server, print server ...). In addition, it is quite small and can easily fit in a corner of the office."

"With the exquisite graphical interface, users with even little experience can do all the necessary settings."

"Due to the large storage capacity, the high system stability, and the sophisticated management software, Synology CS407 is also an ideal solution for companies. The secured FTP server, File Station, and Web Station with PHP and MySQL are few useful applications for the business projects."

"We highly appreciate its good compatibility with such 3rd-party backup software as Acronis True Image or Symantec Backup Exec."

"We found that the data transfer rates of the DS207+ with a 500MHz CPU and 128MB RAM are sufficiently comparable with those of some far more expensive devices."

"In addition, what you can't neglect is the after-sales support the manufacturer provides. Synology continuously improves existing features and add new ones in its firmware, Disk Station Manager 2.0."

"DS508 is much more than a simple NAS device. It's directly competing with the traditional file server. At the same time it is very easy to work with in spite of the various functions."

"Synology DS508 becomes the best in the test mainly because of its great performance and thoughtful features."

"Most users will be happy with its features. There is also possibility of installing popular software packages like Joomla, Drupal and WordPress."

"The download functions are very useful. We are glad to announce that you can use HTTP, FTP, and also eMule now!"

"Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 is becoming better and better. The S.M.A.R.T. support gives you opportunity to control disks' condition and temperature. The scheduled power on/off options is another advantage."

"The product surprises us with unbelievable data transfers – that are out of reach for any other device that has been tested."

"Some other advantages: access to embedded Linux through SSH/telnet, support of IP cameras and USB loudspeakers, and the remote control for Audio Station."

"Synology Disk Station DS508 performed great on the key tasks in testing. In particular, attention had been drawn to the reading and writing performance of this NAS server thanks to its embedded Gigabit Ethernet network interface."

"This device has a very intuitive, intelligent and modern designed web-interface."

"The DS207+ is possibilities reified. It is packed with well organized layout, multi-optional web interface, various backup options, and excellent performance."

"An impressive home NAS server which gives a wide functionality range then most advanced NAS servers do yet for a very reasonable price."

"Some believe one can buy a small server for the lowest price and use Linux on it. For certain groups of people, it may be a good option, but Synology delivers an extremely easy-to-use solution that anyone can quickly get started with. Even an expert has no way to take advantage of all the functions the device offers."

"Synology has devoted tremendous amount of resources in software development…Should one have encountered any problem, there would always be an official support from Synology for their popular add-on applications. Meanwhile, Synology’s blog is also an useful resource channel, one can use it as a good reference for more common solutions. When it comes to some of third-party software and other solutions for better utilization of the device, Synology has an active online community on their website for discussion and solution."

"We attained an average speed of 35.48MB/Sec in RAID 5 writing and 43.93MB/Sec in RAID 5 reading. These numbers placed the DS408 at the top of the NAS charts."

"The software that comes with the DS408 is of the first-class level. Its operating system is Linux-based, but the interface is one of the most nice-looking and user-friendly one we have seen. It is written in AJAX, and users can hardly tell the difference from a well-written Windows application."

"Congratulations to Synology for its accomplishments. Instead of just plugging the power cord and ignoring it as time goes by, the DS408 arouses users' desire of using it."

"Thanks to the recently released firmware the DS207+ brings about a new level of functionality. For a NAS, firmware plays an important role, and the DS207+ is an example of that."

"Our tests also indicate that the DS207+ delivers highest performance. Considering this, we can recommend this NAS for every user."

"We here at X-bit labs decided to award Synology DS207+ with our prestigious Editor's Choice title for the best high-speed NAS server."

"It’s remarkably user-friendly and performs at an excellent level."

"Its rich functions include dynamic website hosting, encrypted HTTP and FTP transmissions, and web-based file management...It’s one of the few appliances in this group test that has a eSATA connection port for the external hard drive backup."

"It is also compatible with Windows ADS, making it a practical tool for business users."

"The Swiss Army knife of home NAS appliances."

"NAS is just the beginning of what this device can do. The Disk Station is primarily a file server for your network."

"Talking of the AJAX interface, gosh is it pretty!...You can configure a frightening array of options remotely, and the interface is intuitive and responsive."

"Features: The 207+ is full of features that can greatly enhance a small office or corporate users - web service, download manager, data backup, setting user privileges etc."

"Setup/Configuration: Installation of the hardware with hard drives is easy. Setting up the NAS is also a straightforward process, thanks to the step-by-step guidance from the Synology Assistant software."

"The Synology DS207+ is a powerful NAS and the built-in offerings that can be maintained without a Server administrator are well worth it."

"There is no complaint for the equipment...With the massive use of AJAX technology, it makes you feel like working with Windows desktop applications, expecting quick response and nice and nicely arranged design of the interfaces."

"CS407e is just perfect for data storage and sharing in the network – for multi-functional servers of higher ranks, you can consider choosing the CS407 or the DS408 models with higher performance and, of course, higher cost."

"Verdict: Extremely good price, good choice for data storage and backup."

"The network performance of the DS508 is very satisfactory both in reading and writing, in which it belongs to the fastest machines in our lab. The average writing speed is 30.70MB/sec, and the average reading is 41.76MB/sec. A nice extension is the network recycle bin. Deleted files are recoverable from the recycle bin folder on this NAS."

"The DS508 is a desirable NAS. For SMB users who are looking for a serious storage solution, a video server, and a media server, there is nothing better than this super fast DS508."

"Optimal Protection (of your data)"

"Synology DS508 is a safe place for your data. It offers many functions and it is easy to operate."

"The combination of white, shiny plastic and a black insert is very well presented. It is apparent that the manufacturer spares no efforts to design it and use good grade materials."

"Synology Disk Station DS107+ is designed for and can be successfully used at home and in small business environments. The small power consumption, the capability of download, and the ease of operation management are what home users will appreciate in particular."

"It is great, and we can recommend it to whoever wants to build a file server or to backup important data from computers on the network."

"The DS408 inherits all the qualities of its big brother (DS508), including the high reading and writing speeds…even higher than the DS508 that we tested with an older firmware version."

"So you immediately know the real secret of Synology: the beautiful, AJAX-based interface software and a recent update that further enhances their product performance."

"The Disk Station DS408 is a robust NAS device with a very high level of functionality, and its sophisticated web interface impresses us."

"Verdict: By releasing this firmware update, Synology has once again successfully upgraded the NAS applications to an even more multifunctional level..."

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"The Disk Station DS207+ is remarkable in two ways: the range of features and capabilities on offer is far in excess of any other in this round-up and, during testing, its performance was often around double that of the competition."

"Verdict: Stunning performance and a mind-boggling level of functionality, yet simple to use."

"[O]ur Editor’s Choice award goes to the Synology DS207+. Its bewilderingly huge feature set is tamed by a simple user interface and complemented by blistering performance that leaves the best of the rest far behind."

"Synology Disk Station DS508 is a powerful NAS server on the market. By supporting the Dutch languages, Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 makes the DS508 easy to use and offers many opportunities for professional data storage, management, and backup. Therefore, we recommended Synology Disk Station DS508 with the 'Plus Punt' award."

"Synology has prepared an interface that we do not hesitate to call small marvel. Fully in AJAX scripted, it is one of its kind with a remarkable organization of many topics and of course having all these in French. The installation of NAS is no longer with any difficulty by using this tool developed by Synology."

"Synology products are remarkably complete, very pleasant to use, and not far from perfect."

"Synology certainly keeps their minds on the roll at all times and we can hope to see greater improvements for these products in the near future. It's gratifying to know the immense effort being put into making their NAS products some of the most feature rich and powerful NAS products out there."

"Overall this is a very welcome upgrade in contrast to the previous firmware’s on offer and it turns your existing Synology NAS to a truly unique device."

"It (DS207+) is a golden combination. We were amazed by the wide range functionality and were astonished by the superb performance."

"Function wise, it outstands its competitors and put a big smile on the users' face."

"We are pleased to recommend it for everyone who is in search of a NAS device."

"Synology is very proud of its latest Ajax-based Disk Station Manager 2.0 web interface and quite rightly as it really is very smart."

"For features, Synology's generosity knows no bounds as the DS508 is packed with more than any other NAS product currently on the market."

"The appliance is endowed with a hardware specification that is well above average and it certainly made its presence felt in the performance stakes with...These are currently some of the fastest speeds we've yet seen from a desktop NAS appliance."

"Verdict: An impressive storage appliance with performance and capacity plus loads of built-in extras for the small business."

"Factor in all the other goodies and you've a solution to rival a general-purpose server minus the complexity."

"Besides Windows ADS support, the DS508 allows FTP file transfer through SSL or TLS connection, while uninvited IP auto-block and bandwidth control are also available, making it comparable with many FTP software applications found on current market."

"DS508, on the other hand, is equipped with an 800MHz CPU and a RAM size of 512 MB along with dual LAN ports as if itself was a miniature PC."

"You may not know this brand Synology, but it is the brand with one of the most advanced products we have ever seen."

"The well-constructed menu makes it easy and fast to find your way out. It must do, because the RS408 is indeed versatile."

"It (RS408) is a NAS that can quickly serve as photo server, web server, or surveillance server when connected to the network, saving all the pain and leaving you no headache."

"Thanks to the very intuitive and logically structured management UI, the 1-bay Synology (DS107+) is the winner of the test. The equipment leaves no feature to be desired, and the performance is very satisfactory."

"There are quite a few NAS vendors in the market, and Synology is always on the top of the list."

"In the end, we are pleased to say that although this NAS server is of a high price, its outstanding performance skillfully balanced the scale between price and quality. Users may explore great possibilities when using the DS508."

"The installation process is very simple. Prepare the hard drives, and an enclosed CD will assist you to install the Linux-based software to run the device. Then it’s time to get acquainted with the very charming, Ajax-based interfaces in which you can create the volume and determine the RAID type."

"Parts of the features are more specific to home than to a business environment, such as the iTunes server and the media server. Other features are much more business oriented, like the integrated Apache web server with PHP support and MySQL database. There is also a function of video surveillance to which you can record the images from registered IP cameras through the web."

"Overall, Synology DS508 offers all you can expect on an average PC server, but with less complexity."

"Synology DS508 is recommended for small business users and advanced home users who are looking for a NAS device with features far beyond simple file sharing and backup."

"The DS107+ has an amazing selection of functions and applications."

"The only tested device that allows the creation of smart playlists."

"The user interface is completely translated in Dutch. We totally adore it!"

"With all the free on board software in the Synology systems, computer enthusiasts with a LAN buy themselves some really cool devices."

"Configuring all the functions is a piece of cake. The interface supports Dutch, too."

"Thanks to the large internal memory, the Linux-based software, and the Gigabit network connection (two on the DS508), the two Synology models perform excellently."

"The newly on board Surveillance Station can record from an IP camera attached to the network. Directing the IP camera to the doorstep of a shop, users can analyze the shopping traffic of the store through the day. It is one of the creative possibilities you get with these professional Disk Station products."

"The CS407e is the perfect kit for the file sharing and storage at its reasonable price. Thanks to the use of AJAX technology, you feel like working with Windows operation system with nicely designed interfaces."

"If you're running out of storage space with your present system, the DS508 is a ripping NAS for the home or office."

"The hardware is good, the supporting software is excellent and performance was brilliant."

"As the hard drive capacity increases, the line between desktop NAS and entry-level NAS for businesses gets thinner and gradually obscures itself . Nowadays, a 4-bay or 5-bay entry-level NAS is able to provide the storage capacity a 2U or 3U rack-mount NAS gives, leading to the expansion of the desktop NAS market."

"The surveillance function is embedded in Synology's new server management tool, the Disk Station Manager 2.0. By using this function, users can connect their server to compatible IP cameras and control them. In the Surveillance Station UI, users can monitor or record the real-time images and save the videos in the DS508. It makes setting up an environment for digital network surveillance become very easy."

"The Synology Cube Station CS407 provides an amazing amount of network services in a small, quiet design."

"While the Cube Station CS407 does not provide as much horse power as a standalone server, it only utilizes a fraction of the energy while providing file sharing, a web server, FTP, iTunes server, a download station, surveillance station, a Photo server and streaming video services."

"Synology is continually improving their software which allows users to enjoy these improvements with a simple firmware upgrade."

"If you are looking for a NAS with an advanced set of network features the Synology Cube Station CS407 is a great choice."

"More authentically, the DS508 can act as a surveillance server and is able to record from 10 cameras. This function, tested with a Panasonic BL-C1A IP camera, is convincing. In addition, the web interface provides filtering mechanisms to select the record quickly."

"We recommend the DS508 against its broad functionality and its good price/performance ratio."

"Overall, the CS407 presents a solid solution that satisfies users not only on its feature set, but also on its performance figures."

"The DS508 and RS408 support a maximum of 2,048 user accounts; and thanks to the fast search tool in the web page interface, it’s easy to manage them."

"The maximum noise (of the DS508) is merely 1.4 Sones, providing a pleasant working environment. The energy consumption is 51.6 watts with the concept of energy saving in mind. Yet in the meantime, the DS508 is furiously fast in performance. The reading speed under Windows OS reaches a remarkable 44.6 MB/s, and the writing speed of 24.5 MB/s is also quite impressive."

"Synology (DS508) is leading in performance while offering additional strengths: the lowest noise, the lowest energy consumption, and the most luxurious functionality."

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"The DS408 is a product that stores and shares digital content through secure channels. As a desktop server, it's compact, stylish and energy-saving."

"Apart from displaying images, the Photo Station 3 also provides short EXIF information such as image title, image size, resolution, date, camera, camera model, exposure, aperture, and ISO value."

"Of course you can share the images, the videos, and the blog with the whole world as you wish, because the DS508 can function as an independent web server."

"The Synology Disk Station series is easy to use and offers a broad selection for storing, managing, and backuping professional images. Therefore, we recommend the DS508 in the storage medium category! "

"Verdict: The Rack Station RS408 is an attractive NAS solution with plenty of performance, plus lots of extras to tempt the smaller business."

"The Synology appliance also had the nicest interface and was by far the easiest to configure. We also liked the fact that we could choose what disks to put in it, making the RS408 a good choice for the smaller business."

"As a data storage device, the performance of the DS207+ is very good. With its additional functions, the DS207+ further turns out to be a fully-fledged small Linux appliance. It varies in usage and can replace at least one or two servers in working groups or small branches."

"The positive overall impression pervades SynologyWiki, its English, and the German forum. The wide range online community helps users solve problems and deal with modding issues."

"It’s even quieter than a low-noise PC of 25db, which very much benefits the acoustically sensitive users."

"The DS108j consumes only a small amount of electricity. Being turned on for 24 hours, what the DS108j requires is merely 1/10 the power consumption of an average PC. It helps to ease the load in an age of high oil price."

"All you have to do is to slide in the hard disks, and the installation will start spontaneously—the software wizard will guide you through all settings, formatting, mapping, and sharing."

"As a media center at your home, the DS207+ offers a wide spectrum of functions: on top of which are multimedia service, Download Station, and a full scope of iTunes server."

"With power consumption of less than 30 Watts, the DS207+ offers fast Apache server with PHP and MySQL support, encrypted FTP transmission and backup, and a network video recording solution."

"Both of these NAS models are easy to manage and excellent in file backup. In the meantime, the Gigabit LAN offers fast transfer speed."

"What can distinguish a NAS from others? The answer is simple: the functions and the configuration interfaces. The new software version of Synology NAS is a small revolution in itself."

"The Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 shines, especially for its server functions that are very easy to implement. With a few clicks, you can set up a FTP server or a web server with MySQL database."

"This update is indispensable to take full advantage of Synology NAS devices."

"The Cube Station is a good option for those who want to share files with several computers, to have all multimedia files in one place, or to have a website. The expansion capability is a big plus of this system."

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"The Synology Cube Station CS407e is a network attached solutions supporting four SATA hard drives with the configuration options of RAID 0-1-5. It has the capability of recording videos from IP cameras. It supports the multimedia streaming and also has a built-in FTP server. With full PHP and MySQL support, it can be used as a web server. It can also be used as a great download server. The AJAX-based web management interface gives the power of every detailed configuration to its owners. Specifications are not limited here, but this great device is beyond a typical NAS solution and it is doing the job of a PC."

"The Synology Disk Station DS207+ is a great multi-functional product for home and office users. It exceeded our expectations both on the hardware and on the software side. Many functions are packed together, so at least one of them will catch your attention! Thanks to the Gigabit connection, it is not a pain to transfer files through the network anymore. It clearly deserves the "Editor's Choice" award."

"As anticipated, the DS508 is a good quality product and we highly recommend it to anyone looking at a five drive NAS solution for the home or small office."

"There are few NAS devices that are as flawless as this one, so we guess you can’t really put a price on quality."

"The new AJAX-based web interface is much more than a visual overhaul from the previous interface. The multilingual interface gives a perfect overview of the dozens of functions the DS-508 has to offer. We also like the wizards a lot, and even power users will use them for the most common tasks like adding users."

"Synology NAS servers with the new firmware provide a set of very useful functionalities. Just to name a few: the direct support of IP cameras, the friendly console, and the better multimedia support. We recommend this free firmware upgrade for all its current users."

"After our experience with different NAS devices, we can recommend the DS108j and the DS107 for users who are searching for a one-bay NAS."

"The Download Station is improved with the firmware v. DSM 2.0-0637. It's very important for those who like to download movies, music, and so on. This new firmware update supports seeding…. You download files without your PC turned on. There is no noise and the management is easy."

"The excellent combination of technical characteristics, high performance and great set of functions, Synology CS407 receives our " Original Design" award."

"Verdict: A furiously fast desktop NAS appliance, with more features than any other competitor currently on the market."

"There's no denying this is the fastest desktop NAS appliance we've yet seen in the lab."

"An interesting option included in the system is the ability to link several compatible wireless cameras to the hard drive so the footage is recorded without requiring a computer. Users can then monitor the footage remotely via the Internet, all of which is good news for small business owners."

"Secure, quiet, reliable, and innovative, it CS407 is an all-in-one device."

"The function range is the richest among all proposed NAS devices. It’s elegantly accompanied by the configuration tool Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0."

"The DS207+ has an eSATA port and is Rsync compatible for backups. It can manage up to 5 IP cameras and support the most multimedia formats."

"The File Station is very useful for remote backup and file access among homes, schools, and offices…Beginners can easily set up and use it with a few simple clicks."

"The file versions backup option can restore the same file with multiple versions and it comes very handy."

"With a Synology NAS product and an IP camera, you can easily build up a network video recording system and benefit from the network monitoring with the lowest cost. This is very suitable for users who need the surveillance service but have a limited budget."

"The DS107 is a device of extremes."

"We are deeply impressed about all the protocols this device supports. The performance is also very good. This device is top-ranged in the fileserver benchmarks and in the streaming benchmark."

"Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 is undoubtedly a success! Using AJAX, a language in vogue, the interface is far more luxurious and more intuitive than before. The ability to customize its home page with a simple drag and drop is an additional advantage of it."

"The Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0 also comes with another novelty: Surveillance Station! It now supports IP cameras directly from the NAS. (For those who are still have the DS207 or the DS207+ with an earlier firmware version, upgrade it and you can enjoy it.) It goes further than live view, it's possible to define the detection area and set the email notification. The Surveillance Station transforms our DS207+ into a NVR system."

"Overall, the Synology Disk Station DS107+ with its host of functions will appeal to more office networks, especially those with large inventories or high-risk areas that need watching or constant surveillance."

"Having used a number of NAS devices over the past few years, I can tell you that reliability and ease of use are key requirements, and this is something all Synology products offer."

"The performance of the Disk Station DS207+ was excellent when compared to other NAS devices we have tested."

"Overall, the Synology Disk Station DS207+ is a fantastic product that should certainly be considered by anyone looking at serious network storage."

"The new Synology firmware is powerful and very user-friendly, especially the Surveillance Station function. The icing on the cake is the newly launched five-bay model which maintains a low noise and power consumption level. It is quite an accomplishment."

"The bottom line: The Synology DS107+ is the most sophisticated NAS device we've tested to date. Its more advanced features require some networking know-how, but the included software and Web interface go a long way in helping you tackle the various offerings."

"When it comes to developing the multi-functional home NAS, Synology is the expert. It took the first step to have the online photo album function on its Disk Station series and continually innovates to launch more functions and higher-end models."

"You can easily setup a blog or forum system that will allow you to host up-to-date information for your local club(s). Having a FTP setup built-in will allow you to easily share files between locations or users without the hassle of building a separate server to do the tasks. That was the main option I liked about my situation."

"I was easily able to setup everything I normally do on my server on the NAS and do away with the large system, keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Plus, the added advantage of the NAS is that it uses considerably less power than the full tower system."

"It's not often that you get the chance to say that the device you're reviewing tops our performance charts. Yet, that is the case with the DS508."

"Synology does it all for you and, when you think of it as an alternative to that Windows server you may have been thinking of upgrading or retiring, the price doesn't seem that bad."

"Yes, the DS508 is the complete package. It has all of the features you could want, with a slick, new, responsive interface and performance that tops the charts. Such a deal, no?"

"Beside the backup function, the DS207+ provides quite a few other possibilities…There was recently a firmware update and you can add an IP camera for surveillance on this device."

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"Of all the NAS devices we tested, the Synology DS107+ promised the most extensive feature list, and the device consistently impressed us with its Swiss-Army-like capabilities on our network."

"[T]he Synology DS107+ delivers reliable file sharing and a truckload of advanced features for the adventurous user."

"When searching, it's just like using Google or Yahoo! Search engines. After you enter the prefix, the system will automatically list all the matched data in the database. By using this technology in NAS management, the efficiency of searching is hence greatly enhanced."

"With Surveillance Station, you can use the DS107+ with IP cameras to monitor and record videos directly to the DS107+. This means that having a DS107+ is having a real-time network surveillance system. You can also set up a forum and a video blog. With all the functions that come along with the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0, the DS107+ could be the model of New Generation NAS."

"The design of hot-swappable hard disk drives in DS508 not only increases the storage capacity, owing to the lock on each tray, it can further assure the data security as well."

"Synology introduced the DS508, a 5 bay, 1 TB supported, hot-swappable HDD NAS, to meet the SMB requirements in the file sharing and data storage aspects."

"Verdict: The DS207+ brings a stylish design to the table."

"Its classy looks might mislead you into thinking that it's lightweight when it comes to performance but after an intensive examination, we gladly proved that wrong."

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"Bottom Line: Compact, full-featured two-bay network storage device includes easy-to-use software and a robust set of features."

"It does a lot more than these (Windows 2003) servers, supports five hard drives, and has dual LAN ports. Adding Synology's great customer support and thriving community, you can be sure that the firmware will continually be upgraded and new features will be continually added in the future. The huge array of features - particularly Surveillance Station - and the superb large-file performance mean it is well worth the outlay."

"It impresses us with its intelligent control (user account and data management interfaces are fully browser-based), the major features, and the well-integrated applications."

"The administration is intuitive. The management UI is very clear, easy to understand, and the functions are easily accessible. The flexible settings are impressive, which includes the timeline function in Surveillance Station, the bandwidth control for the Internet download, the scheduled power-off function of the Cube Station, and the anonymous FTP server… the list could be endless."

"The Cube Station is also visually convincing. With its simple exterior and glossy black design, it's suitable for every workplace. Moreover, it's quiet despite the effectiveness."

"If there is a need for network storage for data backup, USB printer sharing, or website hosting, the Synology Cube Station CS407 is an excellent choice."

"It (Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0) is a major development: In addition to many new features, this update completely changes the management portfolio of NAS. It's visually very successful and doped with AJAX, so the configuration tool is the most user-friendly among the NAS we tested here."

"Also the promising Surveillance Station appears. This application proposes to manage the IP cameras on your network and allows direct recording on RAID volume. CS407 gives access to the principle parameters of IP cameras: to schedule the recording, to set motion detection recording, and to resize the zone of motion detection, etc."

"After being rewritten using AJAX technology, complex functions can now be simply shown in a tree diagram which is easy for users to understand. Users benefit most from faster operations, for it doesn't require refreshing the webpage to unfold the tree diagram, and for the drag-and-drop capability, AJAX plays the key role for a more intuitive interface..."

"The recording function is better than most of those bundled with IP cameras. The graphical user interfaces for scheduling and the multiple inquiry criteria help make it easy to check up on fragmentary files. Of course, in order to make efficient use of hard drive space, the motion detection function is a must. Users can even set email notification once the recording starts..."

"This introduction of the AJAX-based management user interface is the industry's first and shows Synology's dedication in product design and technical support. Even with a new kernel, there is no significant performance decline in the system, which also proves the good work of balancing functionality and performance."

"With the Synology Disk Station Manager 2.0, the already well-featured Disk Station products become more powerful. Synology's Disk Station Manager 2.0 adds practical functions, like Surveillance Station, Photo Station 3 with blogging support, and TV streaming to the Sony PS3 and the Microsoft Xbox; thus making the one-bay, two-bay, and four-bay Synology NAS products ideal for SOHO and small business users. The once-complex system now is simplified with easy-to-use tools for people like you and me, which proves the trend of increasing utilization of servers in the family. As the server plays a more important role in the living room entertainment setting, Synology is providing a formidable product for this market demand."

"In addition to an integrated blogging service and the opportunity to share digital content, such as photos and videos, with people over the Internet, the comment function to the information completes the Web 2.0 feeling."

"DS207+ went far beyond merely network sharing. With a few clicks, you can transform it into a web server. The instrument provides built-in blog and online album service, while PHP and MySQL are preinstalled. So, you can choose to create a complex site or install blogging software like WordPress…But that's not all."

"Among the many possibilities of the device, there is the recognition of music stored by iTunes, the ability to connect an IP camera remotely, and the sharing of USB printers. Don't forget, of course, the redirection service to assign a dynamic IP to a conventional URL, making it accessible for computers on the net."

"It is simply the most efficient NAS that we have tested for a long time! We therefore can only recommend this excellent product."

"Synology's latest firmware is a very successful piece of work. The AJAX support makes for an aesthetic design. Regarding the performance, we obtained very good results from our day by day testing, and the limit was increasing. The IP camera can also be used in this new version. The product has been well-targeted and is an easy-to-use system."

"Today Synology seems to prove the contrary with a product that we were really delighted at for its easiness to set up and use. Teeming with useful functions for everyone, it not only allows you to back up your data but also serves as a printer server, serves to create your own website with PHP+MySQL and Photo Station, and acts as UPnP server for you to easily share your movies or music in the house."

"Rapid, complete, it's almost perfect."

"Small and perfectly formed."

"In sharp contrast to most SMB NAS devices, the pure openness of the CS407 is exemplary. Rather than being locked into an untouchable system, it's as open as if you built it yourself - but you didn't have to."

"The NAS device from Synology wins this test providing a completely different level of performance. The speed of reading a large file from the integrated FTP-server is especially impressive as it approaches the read speed of the HDD itself.

With its performance in the tests the DS107+ proves that it is really worth every cent of its price ."

"The DS107 + is an all rounder and acts as print server, FTP server, photo server, iTunes server, and download server. Moreover, it is possible to host its own website, complete with PHP and MySQL."

"At its base, it is possible to build up a variety of servers: Web server, FTP server, and multimedia servers for posting photos, video, and audio. The device operates on the network and on both the Mac OS X and Windows operating systems."

"Previously, we have not seen similar devices offering such a wide range of functions. Due to these shared features, Synology NAS products receives our award for original design. Also, do not forget that the devices are built on a Linux platform and with the possibility of modification for virtually any application."

"The Disk Station DS207+ undoubtedly offers one of the best mixes of storage and multimedia features for the price. Performance is nothing to sniff at either and it also provides a useful range of backup tools as well."

"In conclusion the DS207+ is a very remarkable product that every small to midsize business owner should investigate…The many features will save any company a considerable amount of money on the back-end with management and support. Also with the DS207+ coming in at a fraction of the cost of server hardware, software, and power costs, the savings are remarkable to say the least."

"Shoebox servers using Microsoft's Windows Home Server software provide easy networked access to photos, music, video, and all other data files throughout the house or small business office. If you want more performance and versatility for less money than, say, the HP MediaSmart Home Server, check out the Synology CS407e Cube Station."

"Synology's Cube Station CS407 proves that you can offer a high-performance, low-cost network storage solution loaded with security functionality in a desktop form factor."

"If you want 4TB of Linux-based RAID 5 NAS storage with SMB/CIFS, NFS, FTP, HTTP, AFP, rsync sharing, automated network and local backups, root access, and much more for under $2K, look no further."

"The functionality is lengthy: backup server, photography server, and FTP server that permits safe data transmission by means of SSL with bandwidth management. DS107+ is also compatible with Microsoft Active Directory. As a result, this product is also committed to small business surroundings."

"This NAS is an eye catcher and has so much to offer. It is a real server with lots of ready-to-use applications."

"How do you use a server for in a working environment? Most often, you use it to store files, to run a website, or to share printers…the Synology DS207 can perform all these listed services as a single server."

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"With a wide variety of functions, establishing a reliable networked storage based on the Synology DS207 will certainly attract many users, especially those who already lead a digital life and want to be assured of the safety of their digital heritage."