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"The DiskStation DS211's excellent features make it an ideal NAS drive for home and small business users."

"With a superb set of software, Synology USB Station 2 communicates seamlessly with our printers and USB drives over the network. This extends to BT download, data backup, music playback, internet radio, the DLNA media server function, and many more incredible features."

"DS710+ is suitable for small and medium-sized companies, and it can centralize company materials."

"This powerful and compact USB Station 2 offers everything your heart could desire!"

"USB Station 2 is in every way innovative; especially DSM3.0 helps to lift the user experience to new heights..."

"User interface is intuitive, easy-to-use, well organized and responds quickly."

"Simply follow the setup wizard and all features will be available."

"The Synology USB Station 2 is a product that collects assets for family use...this provides the opportunity to reuse old USB hard drives to mount a small NAS at home..."

"Considering that it is totally fanless, consumes 3.5W, and has the management interface of DSM. We say there's really no reason to hesitate! The USB Station 2 should be labeled as 'favorite'."

"With upgraded hardware platform and the new DSM 3.0, Synology DiskStation DS1511+ is one of the most powerful NAS servers on the market."

"DSM 3.0 had greatly advanced in various aspects. Its user interface is easy to use and breaks through that of the conventional NAS servers, just like Windows desktop. In addition, the support of EXT4 file format enhances its performance and security."

"Synology is more or less known as a trendsetting brand when it comes to user-friendly and full-featured NAS servers. The brand new DS710+ also meets this standard."

"The Surveillance Station is especially worth mentioning, which magically becomes a surveillance system when used with a network camera."

"......now you should know that this (DS1511+) network attached storage (NAS) means business."

"The software in general is very user-friendly and offers many options."

"Besides, this NAS is extremely fast."

"Budget-friendly DS211j has most of the hardware features of the top models."

"The performance of file transfering and UI navigation is as good as it can be."

"2-bay NAS for home users who do not want to compromise on performance."

"It's certainly the top choice for any small-and-medium enterprises. With its high performance, scalability and rich business applications, data management and resources utilization can be greatly simplified and enhanced."

"The offering of rich multimedia applications, complete backup solutions and intuitive navigation make the DS211j an all-in-one personal cloud for you."

"Quiet, power-saving, plug-n-play, installation-free and user-friendly. You name it. The USB Station 2 has got it all for any entry-level user."

"With versatile features...Synology won landslide victory in this round."

"Six reviewed NAS servers all support 2TB HDD. Once it came to 3TB HDD...Synology were able to recognizing and utilizing its capacity correctly."

"The performance of...Synology (1.2GHz) are the best in Samba and FTP tests while other reviewed NAS servers varied greatly."

"It offers a wealth of features which you don't normally find on other NAS units. These includes full web services such as FTP, web server and a one-button USB backup ... not to mention, there's also support for media streaming and iTunes sharing."

"The 1.6GHz CPU and 256MB RAM give excellent performance during data transfer as well as support for full multi-tasking. You can actually run multiple applications and control panels while drag & dropping data between windows. Pretty cool huh?"

"We like: An interesting web-based operating system."

"This device (DS110j) got the highest score in the test results."

"The scalability is respectable and it is a very fast NAS server."

"Professionals will be happy to see the detailed configuration options and a clear user interface."

"Conclusion: The DS710+ is a feature-beast."

"A speedy and convenient means of backing up data and distributing multimedia files."

"[DS710+ has] powerful software, user-friendly and multi-tasking user interface."

"DiskStation Manager 3.0 determines the power of this server. Not only is the hardware very good, but also the new software shows the direction of which NAS should follow. Synology surpasses its competitors."

"It's really interesting that you can download files with eMule even if your PC is off."

"Complete 2 HDDs solution. Really fast."

"All features are well designed and built up logically with comprehensive settings."

"Without being limited to a specific player or device. Now retrieve data and listen to music with a simple web browser anywhere."

"Simply impeccable. The Synology DiskStation Manager 3.0 operating system lets everyone customizes his or her DiskStation, and this is a major breakthrough for any NAS server."

"Its download feature is more intuitive and easy to use when compared with other NAS on the market. If you are a heavy download user and want to enhance multimedia enjoyment on your iPhone. USB Station 2 is an affordable choice."

"Affordable and full-featured."

"The DS1010+ is designed primarily for small and medium-size businesses, but this impressive network attached storage is also well-suited for the ambitious home user not intimidated by its vast feature set."

"the USB Station 2’s user interface is a joy to use, putting many of Synology’s competitors in the shade. It combines ease, friendliness and flexibility without ever feeling short on power."

"A brilliant little budget NAS with user friendly software"

"It is clearly marketed for the home user, rather than any high-end professional applications, and in those terms does an absolutely fantastic and feature packed job."

"When you purchase a Synology product you know before you open the box there's a quality product inside that will give you years of service."

"it’s the all-in-one business grade Swiss army knife of the Nas world with every possible feature imaginable."

"The USB Station 2 is also relatively easy to configure thanks to Synology’s friendly but powerful DSM 3.0 firmware."

"It is exceptionally discreet – both in size, power draw and noise levels."

"The throughput is significantly higher than anything else we have tested at this price point, meaning if you need maximum performance at £225 then nothing else comes close."

"For the price this unit is clearly a must have."

"the performance is comparable with other products in this price sector, but Synology are offering double the drive bays and the best operating system on the market. Its a clear winner."

"DS211j has intuitive web interface and so many features."

"It is in every way a truly well-designed product and a NAS server that meets all the requirements of a modern home for sharing data."

"USB Station 2 is fast, with lots of excellent features and remote access."

"It looks good and small, with low power consumption. It is 100% silent."

"USB Station 2 has a very good price/performance ratio."

“There is no doubt that this is a totally recommended purchase for those people interested in entering the NAS world”

“A key characteristic of Synology's products is that they are easy to use, something that has been achieved with DSM 3.0, an operating system that stands out for offering the possibility of executing several tasks at the same time”.

"Synology is undoubtedly one of the most progressive companies when it comes to network attached storage."

"The software reduces the difference between a real server and the NAS."

"All features at the top runs well on Windows, Mac, and Linux."

"Configuration via software Synology Assistant and DiskStation Manager 2.3 is easy and simple."

"In this year’s survey, our respondents picked Synology......when they thought of NAS."

"Many of the features available here can only be found in far more expensive devices, and even if you don't delve into its extra features, the easy setup and great performance make it an attractive option."

"With a 1.06GHz Marvell processor and 512MB of DDR2 RAM, it came as no surprise that the DS210+ was a particularly fast NAS box."

"In both write speed tests, it annihilated every other NAS box."

"The USB Station 2 is silent, and requires only 4 watts of power to operate."

"You will immediately notice its small size and low cost. The installation of the device is so easy. Other noteworthy points are that it is completely silent and power consumption does not exceed 5 Watts."

"USB Station 2 is ideal for home users."

"We tested the latest DSM 3.0 beta operating system [running on DS710+]. Its possibilities are too numerous to list here."

"It is superfast and easy-to-use."

"The device is easy installation and configuration via web interface. Its operating system is constantly upgraded.

"The hardware configuration of Synology DS411+ provides interoperability of many specifications of HDDs at same time."

"The main advantage of this device is the upgraded operating system, DSM 3.0, which is easy to use and reliable with excellent performance."

"It is a user-friendly and versatile device that can replace an entire server! If you only require a more secure network storage space and no need for client-server software, then Synology DS1010+ is superior to any file server."

"Under full operation it only consumes about 65 watts. This leaves every PC or server way behind in terms of low power consumption!"

"A good choice for small businesses that need RAID-5 data security."

"The Synology DS410 is quick and compact."

“Synology convinced the readers of the Swiss IT Magazine in particular for its quality and design of product.”

“Top performances in every scope, this unit (DS210j), won the title of our Top 50 (to buy).”

“The web-based user interface is the most easy-to-use (NAS server) for users.”

"neat features include low 60W power consumption, plus drive hibernation and scheduled power down and up for further savings. Add in simple and secure remote access over the Internet, and you have a very capable piece of network storage equipment that can be put to all manner of uses."

"If you want a NAS drive with almost every function you've ever heard of, then this is probably the one to buy."

"While it sounds like I am the chairman of the Synology fan club, it really has been difficult to fault their products in recent months, especially with the new multitasking operating system they have released."

"The operating system really deserves to be highlighted because it will prove painless for even the most inexperienced of end user."

“Setting up the Synology DS210+ is very straightforward and shouldn’t stress your IT staff as the new DSM 3.0 interface is as easy as any Windows based operating system.”

“The Synology DS210+’s huge amount of features and functions coupled with a two-year warranty and value makes it a good no-fuss yet secure NAS device for SMBs with critical data concerns.”

"The DS411+ is therefore perfectly for a small or medium company."

DSM 3.0 also got good comment as the "new operating system" and that the "new OS is very great leap forward."

"The excellent performance has saturated the capacity of a gigabit connection to its near full extent"

"The management of Synology Hybrid RAID has made storage very scalable."

"Synology wins for cramming so many features into a dual-drive box, yet still making it easy to manage."

"Very well made, very solid performer, I don't think you will be disappointed if you are looking for a Network Attached Storage device."

"Absolutely loads of goodies to take advantage of on this DS210+."

“It would be remiss of us not to mention the new operating system, because it is absolutely remarkable. It is a truly capable multitasking package with a very low overhead and we found it an absolute pleasure to use. The fact we could navigate and set up various settings while the RAID configuration was in process is an aspect that competitors will surely be adopting in the very near future. Synology really are making a name for themselves as the leading light in the NAS world, and rightly so, if they keep pairing this high level of invention and creativity with exceptional build quality then we can only see their market share increasing.”

DS210j was "highly recommended for the computer-literate user who's familiar with networking."

DS410 "has an excellent web interface, being well organised and accessible."

“… the DS210j is ideally suited for SOHO users.”

“I must admit Synology have finally produced a killer of a DiskStation Manager and if your DiskStation supports it, you’ll not want to wait too long to get your hands on this firmware.”

“...making it an affordable alternative to more conventional small business server platforms.”

“Even in beta format, it worked well, transforming the way the DS411+ was managed and making it much more like a real server than a simple appliance.”

"Hands down, DiskStation Manager stands head and shoulders above other NAS interfaces that we've dealt with."

"Unlike other monstrous business-class NAS devices you'll see from companies like..., the DS710+ is compact and beautiful."

"It done it quietly and competently and pretty much immediately at all times. Like Dave with his review of the DS410 I was certainly a novice to NAS but there was no need to worry. Synology have designed their Assistants and DiskStation Managers to guide you through every step needed to set up whatever feature you like."

"I like everything of it (Synology DS110j) – appearance, thoughtfulness, attention to details, speed and ease of configuration."

"Surely the earlier version of Synology DiskStation Manager was good, but now it has become, not afraid of the word, quite an independent operation system, which has everything you need and more."

“Synology has surprised us again with another great product that establishes a standard for the competitors, if they really want to be at the same level of DS410j”.

“We recommend Synology DiskStation DS410j to all the users that need to storage a great volume of data in a secure way, or who simply need to use any of its abundant functionalities.”

"The NAS is great value, incredibly power and is really easy to use."

"The NAS is great value, incredibly power and is really easy to use."

"Synology DS710+ offers the fastest NAS server our magazine has been tested. With its performance, data backups won’t be synonymous to hours and hours waiting anymore."

"It is able to simultaneously and smoothly stream 1080p videos to two Western Digital WD TV Live multimedia adaptors."

"The power consumption amounts to a little more than 36W when the DS710+ is strongly requested, as the price of achieving such a high level performance. It is possible to reduce the required electricity using the green hard drives or the 2.5 inches hard drives."

“… the DS710+ from Taiwanese storage company Synology certainly isn’t the cheapest, it does offer a comprehensive suite of features which will have a wide appeal from small to medium-sized businesses, to rabid media enthusiasts.”

“… it (DS710+) has a solid feature set and great performance for the office.”

"The web applications for managing files, music, surveillance and photos have all been bumped up a version, and they’re still the best we’ve seen."

"A single-bay version of our favourite wired storage box makes Graham Morrison a happy man."

"An excellent solution if you need a small server for home or office use..."

"The beauty of this product is that the configuration and setup takes a very short time..."

"The system is incredibly silent."

"Synology DiskStation DS411+ provides more than data in the network. In addition to print server, it can also offer iTunes server, DLNA / UPnP media server and download client."

"Configuration and performance of Synology DiskStation DS411+ is convincing... Also its energy consumption is satisfying: The consumption in operation is measured only 38 watts."

“The DS210j covers almost all the needs at work and at home. At work, you can set up a patrol camera, a server to share document and printer, etc. At home, you can configure a multimedia server and play music. If you are jaded about these ideas, and NAS for you is something beyond, then you can get all the prerequisites to make a bold move to get your media station on the Internet for access anywhere in the world…Starting with Synology DS210j, you’ll have a pleasant NAS server user's experience.”

"With DS1010+, Synology once again launches a great NAS server on the market."

"Synology DiskStation DS1010+ is quiet, easy to use, and equipped with many features for securely storing, managing, and backing up professional images."

"Our test winner in the high end category is Synology DS410j, thanks to its high transmission speeds, exceptionally fast and friendly user interface, versatile feature set and easy setup process."

"The DS410j is more than a simple storage device: it is a professional computer server."

"Synology has prepared an interface that we will not hesitate to call a marvel."

"Remarkably comprehensive and very pleasant to use."

"The NAS server presented (DS710+) will replace costly server in SOHO businesses.”

"Synology Hybrid RAID helps in creating data protective RAID with two hard drives in different capacity."

"Summary: Efficient, versatile and easy to manage NAS server."

“It (DS210j) has the perfect blend of speed, ease of use and value for money. It is also bristling with an arsenal of features that should please nearly everyone.”

“The DS210+ is ridiculously fast, but more importantly it is easy to use.”

“What really impressed us were the instructions – they’re very easy to follow, with all the stages impeccably documented.”

“Synology DiskStation DS210j is a high quality product and provides a lot of configuration facilities and great functionality."

"DiskStation Manager and its applications are marvelous”.

“This product is thoughtfully designed for home and SMB users. It will not disappoint any of them for sure.”

“This is probably the NAS with the best price/quality ratio in the market.”

"Synology DS710 + draws an Editors Choice award because it simply has the best composite NAS server for small and medium businesses and for individuals with penchant for efficient and fast NAS solutions. The DS710 + sets a new expectation on a NAS server."

"Synology stands out in that the company is extremely focused on the task of making storage appliances for this segment of the market - and has a comprehensive lineup of storage products to show for it."

"In spite of the myriad configuration and management options, the Web interface is surprisingly clean and uncluttered, with the major components laid out in a relatively intuitive tree menu."

"Extremely fast and easy managed NAS with maximal functionality, localized interface and documentation."

"Synology NAS servers are always great at reliability and besides of that, they have one great advantage--Synology DiskStation Manager."

"Despite its low noise level, ventilation of the case is so spectacular to make the components and disks at rather low temperature of about 40°C."

"Synology has invented a new core of competitiveness for the scalability of small to mid size NAS. In this area, the DS1010+ is king."

"DS210j is an affordable dual-bay NAS server with rich functionality. Its performance is more than enough for home and SOHO users."

"User-friendly: DiskStation Manager has an intuitive UI, the applications are logically organized under different categories."

"Step-by-step: Synology Assistant enables quick configuration with an installation wizard."

"You should seriously consider buying Synology product. It is one of the most comprehensive NAS server on the market."

"Synology DiskStation DS110j is a pioneer NAS server as seen from this brief description. It can execute a wide range of work at home or in a small business network."

"The settings are all very easy. They are made through an efficient AJAX environment, and the specific wizards will guide you step by step through the setting process."

“The hot swappable hard drive design and single cable connection ensure the DX510 is incredibly simple to use and perfect for backing up data.”

“For a business NAS setup, the DX510 really is the perfect accompaniment to the DS1010+ if you’re looking to increase the storage capacity.”

“The DS210+ predictably features a DLNA and uPnP compatible media server, in addition to functioning as an iTunes server. The full list of supported file formats is too long to list, but all of the important ones make it, including FLAC, MP3, AVI and MKV.”

“It's compact, fast and feature rich - everything you want from a NAS device.”

"Reliability, Rapidity, and conviviality."

"It allows you to download files while you are away, establish a system of video surveillance or share your multimedia files with other devices, all with breathtaking ease."

“If you’re looking for a SMB-class NAS that is stuffed with features and offers great performance, I’d recommend the DS210+.”

“It has an interface that’s a joy to use and despite its higher price tag, I still think it’s worth the money, considering the extras and performance you’ll be getting.”

“Seriously, this piece of hardware will do things which will make many of your fantasies come true.”

“We give the Synology DS710+ NAS a rating of 9 out of 10 because this sturdy little device is quite practical for home usage or for a small/medium sized office and offers a lot of things.”

“For the small to medium business, and to an extent even the enthusiast home user who has the extra to shell out for the DS1010+, the investment is certainly one that’s worthwhile.”

“The DS410 would be our pick if you’re looking for a fully-featured expandable four-bay DIY NAS box.”

“Another thing we love is the lack of internal cables…You still need to install the drives on the internal cage, but it (DS210j) uses a simple ‘slick and lock’ process.”

“This all sounds very familiar if you have read our previous reviews – that’s because Synology makes it very easy for you and include the same simple to use interface with all their devices.”

“If you are in the market for a single bay NAS device, with numerous capabilities, then take a look at this little beauty.”

“The management interface is a delight to use, with a bundle of add-on extras completing this fast and very capable NAS solution.”

“[w]ith its Gigabit Ethernet interface and Intel Atom®, it's a lot faster than most, can be expanded beyond just two disks and runs the latest version of Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM), which leads the field in terms of features and functionality.”

“I was stunned to see such amazing results from this unit. I have never seen a solid figure over 100MB/s maintained from a NAS system.”

“When you factor in they also offer a full three year warranty. It is hard not to be impressed.”

"Synology has hands-down one of the slickest software interfaces I’ve seen in a long time. It is easy to use, has a very modern vibe with its AJAX saturated webpages."

"With a great user interface and more options and settings than most users will need, the Synology DiskStation DS410j offers a load of features at a reasonable price. We find it to be a great alternative to Windows Home Server, especially for those who want to get more out of the NAS and enjoy tinkering with the advanced features of the Synology."

"The new Synology DS210+ is truly a great product in all respects. It offers much that a business can appreciate, especially the on-board hardware based 256bit encryption for an extra level of security."

"I had high hopes for the Synology DS210+, and I was not disappointed. The big selling point on this device is the software. It is user friendly, feature rich, and comprehensive. If you were to measure this device by the amount of software, and hardware it replaces, its astounding."

"Synology DS710+ is an ideal choice for users to quickly and easily share data with others across the network."

"The performance and power consumption of it are very good, so is the web interface through which the entire NAS can be managed. This is not often seen in home server and other equipment."

"Synology, in my opinion, is quite good at guiding users through the first steps via the installation CD, and in DiskStation Manager 2.3, there are always explanations of various functions and settings."

"DiskStation Manager 2.3 is huge and powerful while remain incredibly easy to use, even for the novice users. There are myriad of possibilities, but you can still customize the settings to match your needs at home – a big plus to this product."

"By purchasing a Synology NAS, you'd be sure to have a wise investment on a complete and powerful product, especially when its price is often a little cheaper than it's main rivals."

"Their NAS interface is particularly well organized, friendly, and with many assistance resources. With these attributes, those who don't know much about NAS can easily use all the service and advanced features."

"If we have more than one IP cameras, we can store all the recordings on the Synology NAS. We can remotely login to Synology DiskStation DS410j to manage all IP cameras in an easy to use, and convenient user interface."

“We have awarded Synology DS710+ with the ‘Editor’s Choice’ award due to its admirable high quality, fast response and high performance design.”

“With its intuitive user’s interface, the installation process only took a few steps and a few minutes.”

"Synology DS710+ has excellent high performance for SMB users, while bundled with an intuitive user-friendly web interface and impressive scalability for additional hard disks with DX510 unit."

“Coming with multiple business applications, Synology DS1010+ is an ideal solution for SMB users. Being a home NAS, the Synology DS1010+ was highly recommended too, especially for cross-platform multimedia file sharing.”

“We have already reviewed two Synology NAS servers, and both of them have extraordinarily high quality, making us very satisfied.

“Whenever we reviewed Synology NAS server, we are deeply surprised. Its versatile features are running very smooth; the user interface is intuitive and very easy to use.”

“Synology DS710+ is the best 2-bay NAS for home and SMBs, without any doubt, and is also the best one that has been tested by us.”

"Synology DS1010+ is one of the best of NAS - high performance, high network speeds and capacity of up to five disks, which is even able to extend to up to ten disks with the optional expansion solution."

"[M]edia server. This process is wonderfully simple: tick the box to enable it and folders for music, video and photos will be created. We dropped in some files and they all played perfectly via an Xbox 360 console on the same network."

"Synology has taken advantage of Intel's Atom platform and created what is essentially a miniature PC, with space for 2 hot-swappable hard drives."

"Don't think of it as a plain old NAS, think of it as an eco-friendly miniature file/media/web/surveillance server."

"The integrated software with the DS410 – DiskStation Manager - makes managing the NAS easy and very accessible. Whether you need FTP, HTTP or Surveillance access. It's there and what makes these features."

"The DiskStation Manager 2.3 offers a very clean GUI with a huge array of features and applications designed to improve and simplify the NAS experience."

"The Synology DS1010+ is a fantastic NAS server that combines performance, ease of use and practicality."

"One of the best NAS servers we've ever come across and well worth the Gold Award."

"We cannot name any alternative on the market that has so many features."

"Support via the Synology website is very good and the frequency of software updates is also impressive."

"Synology are so confident in their product that they have a live demo on their site of a fully working model. This allows users to experience the great admin section and feature set on the Disk Station Models prior to purchasing."

"One of the most novel features in this respect is the DS audio iPhone app which allows streaming of music straight to any iPhone, iPad or iPod touch on the network..."

"It goes without saying that 1080p video playback is flawless and DiskStation Manager feels ultimately snappy and responsive."

"In terms of features the DS210j is the choice for the NAS user who wants it all."

"It's fast!"

"The Synology NAS are advantageous for it operates quietly, takes very little space, and uses modest amount of power in both sleeping and active modes. It is able to do most jobs a network server is expected to do with an impressive speed, both in terms of data transmission and web performance. All of these attributes make the DS710+ earn a recommended award."

"[w]hen it comes to the features and overall performance, you can hardly find an option missing."

"Synology has really provided its customers with a world class support."

"Pros: great features and support, free operating system upgrade, low power consumption, high performance, and affordable price."

"When it comes to user-friendly and feature-rich NAS servers, Synology has been known as a trendsetting brand for a while. The brand new DS710 + states in this respect again and never disappoint us, as the other Synology DiskStation does."

"Synology DS710+ is equipped with 1.66 GHz single core Atom CPU and I GB memory. With an optional expansion solution, you can have five additional disks on it. It can also be used as a USB print server."

“Being a connoisseur and a Synology products’ active user for years, I strongly recommend its solution.”

“A brand which has successfully set a benchmark for a reliable, efficient and functional NAS server.”

"Undoubtedly, the built-in program can be considered as the main value of a modern NAS. Of course, the hardware component is also important, but most of the manufacturers equip their products well. It’s the details and the performance level of products in each segment that differentiate clearly in the market. The NAS quality indicators often include functionality and ease of use, which differ greatly amongst the manufacturers. In this regard, Synology can be considered as one of the leading NAS developers; the proprietary DSM system, in our opinion, deserves the highest praise."

"Those who place greatest value on an outstanding performance will experience a real rush of speed with the Synology DiskStation DS209+II."

"It's a good and compact NAS that brings affordable storage solution for all major operation systems, virtualization platforms and clusters."

"Especially for SMBs who consider more carefully, when choosing brands and models, of functionality, manufacturers' experience, support, and warranty. While well known brands from the traditional IT segment make NAS for a wider product portfolio, specialized NAS manufacturers head start regarding selections and functionality. They are offering much more features, higher security, faster transfer rates, and administration comfort."

"The DS110j has the same web configuration interface as its more expensive counterparts, which is a good thing since it not only looks slick but feels responsive too."

"At this price, the DiskStation is packed with a surprising number of features and is quick at transferring files. It's excellent value and leaves other, similarly priced NAS devices and enclosures in the dust."

"[O]verall performance is extremely good, it has more features that you can shake a stick at and the optional DX510 unit allows capacity to be easily expanded on demand."

"The Disk Station DS410 is one of the most affordable four-bay full-feature NAS servers on the market."

"The DS410, like all NAS servers from Synology we've reviewed, still offers so much more than any other NAS servers from other vendors."

"The server performed very well in our tests, and its robust Web interface made managing the vast amount of features and functions a relatively easy task."

"Our tests suggest that Synology remains the leader of the home NAS market. We especially like the constantly improving firmware which is released regularly in newer versions for multiple models. For example, the current version (DSM 2.3) can be installed even on the 3-year-old CS-407. We don't often see other manufacturers take such great care of the end-user."

"Typical of Synology's products, these models are of highest quality, cute design and broad functionality."

“The set is very classy, well-adjusted and breathes quality assembly. “

“Although it is particularly powerful, the DS710 + has not forgotten the fundamentals: silence and low consumption, in which the DS710 + is doing the right thing.”

“We love the blistering performances.”

"As a home user, you can easily publish your photos online and share with your friends and family, or use the device as a media server. In addition, Download Station, one of DS1010+'s many applications, can download large files even when you're away from home."

"The management interface is quick, neat and clear…Despite all the advanced functions of the device, it's surprisingly easy to get started with, largely thanks to the educational Synology Assistant."

"We'd love to recommend it for those who are looking for the two-disk NAS."

"We were positively impressed by the Synology DiskStation DS509+. Synology DSM has a really good user interface and many features, and the speed is absolutely sufficient for backup, even for a small-scale SAN. Overall, we can recommend this device without hesitation."

"DS210j is a pretty solid product by Synology, whether for the home user, or the small business..."

"DS210j makes for a very worthwhile investment."

"Performance wise, in DIYZone's lab, the Synology DS710+ was installed with one single hard drive and tested under the environment of enabling Jumbo Frame and Gigabit LAN, the reading speed of Samba and FTP reached 96.62MB/sec and 98.27MB/sec respectively, making it the performance leader."

"The Synology DiskStation DS710+ is a very fast, full featured and very flexible two-bay NAS, making it ideal for the dynamic SOHO and small scale business."

"Synology DS710+ is a praiseworthy device because of its small dimensions, quiet operation, energy efficiency and high performance. User interface is well developed, intuitive and works effectively. Most of the users will be satisfied with the device's functionality."

"Synology set standards with its Ajax-based web interface and the new DiskStation Manager 2.2 is slick."

"The DS1010+ is fast, with Iometer reporting raw read and write throughputs of 112MB/sec and 110MB/sec."

"Along with excellent performance, the DS1010+ offers a cornucopia of storage features."

"If you are looking for a NAS that can provide all what can be asked, Synology is the answer."

"This NAS can also fit, without any trouble, into a corporate environment as a departmental network solution."

"For those who possess decent networking know-how, the Synology Disk Station DS710+ makes an excellent NAS server for any environment. It's best suited for home office and small-business applications."

"So far, among NAS servers, Synology has been offering the best solution when it comes to surveillance."

"This NAS is ideal for operating around the clock, with power consumption of only 0.9 and 10.5 watts in the stand-by and operation modes."

"The relatively high price is well justified by a really good equipment."

"The Web-based GUI is better than just about every enterprise-level storage management app, and offers a staggering array of services."

"In short, it's just chock full of features that are likely to satisfy users of any level of sophistication."

"Fast, cheap, reliable. Pick three? The Synology DS1010+ is a fantastic little storage array."

"Synology DS1010+ comes with plenty of great features and knocked out all rivals in the performance test on FTP an SAMBA, and coupled with the reasonable price and warranty period, we highly recommend it to our readers."

"[T]he displays are clean, nice to look at, intuitive. Features are easily found and fully fleshed out meaning there is plenty that can be done with even the smaller ones."

"The quality of the unit itself is superb and the thought behind the engineering and design is apparent the moment we began to investigate the Desk Station further. Software updates come out on a regular basis supporting new features and bringing new life to those already present."

"Considering the value the DS410j represents to small businesses, home users, and home office's in addition to the excellent quality of the software and hardware the DS410j easily qualifies for our top honor the Editors Choice Award."

"If you need a NAS Server this is a good choice for those wanting a simple to use interface and powerful file sharing system without having to pay a high price."

"This is a very solid Editor's Choice product and the unit can come either pre-configured to your specifications, or you can add the drives and configure it yourself, either Synology has a winner on their hands with the DS410j."

"The Synology DS210j draws very little power and you have the Marvell processor to thank for that. At a peak draw of 25W, that is less than what most Intel based NAS devices require to just idle!"

"With typical write speeds in the mid-thirties and read speeds in the sixties you’ll have no problems streaming videos, backing up crucial work files and downloading all while drawing less power than a single light bulb."

"A NAS with poor performance is of no use to anybody, and so we're pleased to report that the DS710+ suffers no such shortcomings there, either."

"Synology DS1010+ software is excellent and the features are plentiful, enough to please any user, be it for personal or business."

"Support for excellent back up features and with local and remote replication management options, extended iSCSI features and a keen warranty period of 3 years will make this device appealing to small and medium businesses as well as enterprise workgroups."

"This device is not only a work horse in terms of what it can do (its list of features is more or less identical to the RS409+ except for the number of bays and dimensions), but it is also remarkably small and amazingly fast!"

"The Synology DS109j user interface is by far the cleanest and the most visually beautiful among all the others we tested."

"The final impression is quite good to us. We have very few problems in general and are very satisfied with the possibilities of this device."

"The device is fast, quiet and compact, making it fit in almost anywhere in your home or office."

"The installation is without a hiccup, and I also use the product without any problems. The Synology DSM firmware is very stable and well developed."

"Amazing is the only way to exactly describe what Synology offers with Synology DiskStation DS210j, a high quality product with excellent features and great functionality."

"If you've followed this review from page 1 instead of jumping straight to the conclusion, it will be of absolutely no surprise to you that I'm going to praise the DS710+ to the high heavens."

"The range of features that Synology have managed to cram into this little box is utterly staggering, and the interface that brings them all together works like an absolute dream."

"...two NAS servers provide versatile multimedia applications at an economical price."

"In the DS409, Synology achieves the integration of a whole amount of services and applications that can work independently without a computer."

"It is possible for users to configure the services and applications in the DS409 and access data in their preferred ways: from the Internet, via multimedia streaming, with folders or even directly on screens of DLNA-certified consumer electronic devices."

"Synology DS210j comes with plenty of great features and knocked out all rivals in the performance test on FTP and SAMBA, and coupled with the reasonable price and warranty period, we highly recommend it to our readers."

"Easy to use with an affordable price, Synology DS210j well manages your file in the network."

"The upgraded hardware platform takes the performance of the Synology DS1010+ to a new level. Running on the Synology DSM 2.2 system firmware, the Synology DS1010+ is one of the most powerful NAS servers on the market."

"In the end, this is a great choice for a starter NAS if you are new to them or are just looking for something that won't break the bank. For the price you won't find a better network storage solution out there."

"Though competing against NAS devices equipped with 1.2GHz and 1.6GHz processors, the DiskStation DS509+(1.06GHz) performed remarkably well in the benchmark tests."

"Put simply, the DiskStation DS509+ delivers great bang for your buck when it comes to performance."

"If the comparatively low price point isn't enough to entice, the fast performance, comprehensive features and iPhone compatibility should certainly give home and business users alike reasons to consider the DiskStation DS509+."

"With sufficient power and functionality, compact size and full mark for quietness, Synology DS409slim covers the meaning of "slim" in all aspects and truly deserves its name."

"Both Synology DS410j and DS409+ come very well out of our tests. Once again, Synology delivers products that are user-friendly and abundant in functionality which performed brilliantly throughout the testing period."

"Synology DS410j really surprised us in some areas…We see how it provides a significantly better performance against its main competitor for almost exactly the same price."

"If you are interested in a system that will provide you with not only network storage but also an excellent integration with iTunes, Time Machine and your iPhone or iPod touch, and at the same time allow you to configure a series of advanced services, then this small-sized and low power-consuming device is a totally recommended option."

"The new Synology NAS offers an opportunity to share and centralize all our files, making them available almost everywhere."

"The Synology DS410j, coming with versatile features and applications, is ideal for home and small office users."

"The Synology DiskStation DS410j isn't just feature packed, nor does it just offer great performance. Rather, it does both of these things at an affordable price point and that's certainly worthy of accolade."

"The Synology DS410j actually does pretty much everything anyone could ask, and at a price point that makes it very very attractive."

"Installation is a breeze. If you can use a screwdriver you can install your hard-drives, and the Synology software itself is amazingly easy to use to configure your array."

"Excellent."