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"With a built-in web server with PHP and MySQL support, a FTP server, and Download service, the DS207+ has basically everything that you as a private consumer could wish for in a NAS. With room for 2 SATA hard drives and a max capacity of 2 TB, storage space won't be in short supply any time soon....we have the pleasure to give the Synology DS207+ 5 out 5 stars."

"In the category of the one-bay NAS, our preference goes without hesitation to the Synology DS107+, a complete and sufficiently rapid model…For the four-bay NAS, our choice is still towards Synology and Synology CS407."

Below is the summary: Thanks to the newly-added NFS, Synology is back in range of the budget-friendly single disk / dual disk NAS server. The Synology + series outperform many other NAS devices on the market and are possible to upgrade with community tools that integrate with many media devices out there. They are true companions for the serious media enthusiast.

"Synology's openness through its user forums has become a catalyst for user modification; the most successful of which is the Slim Server on Disk Station, or SSODS. This is an implementation of Logitech's (formerly Slim Devices') Squeezebox media streamer…It's a breath of fresh air to hear a company actually advocating the modification of its products."

"While Synology may soon face harsh competition from Windows Home Server, it's difficult to imagine Microsoft supplying anything like the same user interaction, and – given Microsoft's history – equally hard to imagine being treated to new ways to share and manage our stored data without paying for a major update. It's for this reason that the Disk Station is likely to remain the firm favourite for anyone interested in expanding and customizing on their network-attached storage devices."

~James De Vile - PC Plus Magazine

"We loved the ease of configuration, the simple but effective web interface, the relative richness of features within the system software, and the flexibility of various RAID configurations available to use. Add to that the simple pleasure of being able to pack four high capacity Serial ATA drives into a single, quiet and reasonably cool running unit, and you have yourself one very nice piece of kit for anyone running at the cutting edge of life storage-wise."

"Not content to just provide simple file sharing, the Synology DS207+ is actually a full office server and much, much more in a very small package."

"Setting up the Synology Disk Station DS207+ SATA Gigabit NAS is so easy that it really makes you wonder why setting up Windows Advanced Server has to be such a pain, but I guess that really is asking too much from such a small company as Microsoft."

"The real world performance differences between the DS207+ and the full blown Windows Advanced Server 2008 system are going to be hard to notice unless you are working with huge files. By huge I don't mean a large document, I'm talking about ripped DVD images. Make no mistake about it, this little box is a speed daemon."

"Over the last week, I've spent considering time with the DS107+. I've accessed the server on it numerous times, sent file after file to my printer and copied files over to the USB HDD attached to it. I have not seen a single hiccup. Everything works the first time it's accessed. It's fast and reliable; that is something you can't put a price tag on."

"If you can afford one, run out and get one. You will not be disappointed."

"The ambitious user however will have his joy with. Owing to the large fan municipality in the forum on the Synology Website, one can very fast help himself fix problems. Lately Synology also offers patches for de-exercising the SSH and/or telnet to connection to the Shell. Synology continues to maintain the firmware of its products and leaves users at BETA test sharing."

"That said, the hardware is very well designed and I highly recommend the DS207+ to anyone looking for a reliable and secure network storage and total data backup solution."

"In fact, every feature works and the setups are easy and secure, easier than a Windows or Linux server and that's for sure. The whole setup from opening the package to sharing files took around 20 minutes."

"I like this product, I really do. If you have the need for more file storage, a media server or want to run a simple website in-house then this is the cost effective solution you've been looking for."

"The NAS has replaced the bulky and expensive file servers for home and small office users... Realizing this and knowing that functions carried out in the market may not be enough, Synology presented Disk Station DS207, an advanced version of Network Attached Storage."

"A complete set of functions and a rich choice of selections can be fully utilized at home and in the office, and the room for two hard drives avoids the problem of lacking storage space."

"It should not be forgotten that Synology updates the firmware quite often. More interestingly, Synology officially opens the access to the device and provides a set of programs for users to compile their own modules. Thus by the time you are reading this article, there might be already a few dozen of new modules from independent developers."

"As Gigabit Ethernet finds its way into the mainstream... The Synology CS407 is no different, and it handily outperformed the competition. With tremendous bandwidth readings peaking at 50 MBps and dropping no lower than about 12 MBps, the Cube Station proved itself to be a real performer."

"Whether you find yourself positioning the CS407 in a home, SOHO, or Enterprise environment, just remember: This little workhorse could be your next web server as much as your next file server."

"If you worry about the safety of your data, or you are looking for a feature rich central storage solution, you should take a look at Synology DS207+."

"The function of Ez-Internet is most worthy-noticing in this (firmware) update. Despite the dynamic IP of the NAS, a user can host an independent domain name on his NAS and connect it from remote through a third-party DynDNS. This being said, the user can save or download the BT to the NAS no matter where he is, which breaks the restriction of managing the BT in the LAN only."

In the NAS evaluation from CHIP magazine, Synology Disk Station DS107+ was awarded as the "Perfekte Netzwerkzentrale", with the outstanding score of 91/100 and a "Satisfatory" price/performance rating. Here are some excerpts from the review:

"Here everything is correct - no other NAS backups and restores data so fast (22.7/14.0 MByte/s). Above all: None has offered such complete and idea-rich equipment."

"When I read the specs of the DS107+, I really started to regret never hearing about them before now. Seemingly, all the features that you normally don't see until the $600+ price range, just in a sleek single drive case. Plus some new features I've never seen before, in any price range."

"How many NAS units do you know of that can act as a stand alone PHP web server, with MySQL databases? Plus you get the brilliant system of allowing the DS107+ to download files on its own. Directly from a website, FTP server, or even more importantly, over BT!"

"I can't stress enough how handy the Download server makes things. I don't have to worry about transferring files to my external storage, as they just go directly there. So seeing as I only have 2GB of room left on my laptop, I can still download a 4GB ISO."

"Like we said earlier, Synology has quickly set themselves apart from the other players in the NAS market. There are other major contenders like QNAP and Thecus that provide excellent NAS boxes but it's Synology that has been the aggressor as of late with their continuous attention to software functionality."

"All in all, the DS107e will fit right in at any home office and is more than capable of sharing files across an entire home network. With all this in mind, the Synology DS107e has earned a solid 9 out of 10."

"The new firmware is not just a lifting, but brings many major features...Many of firmware changes are connected with multimedia, but without necessity of using DMA. Photo Station 2 +video is one of the most interesting improvements...Synology File Station is available through web browser and offering very easy file management including transferring...Certainly revolution is direct play possibility from Synology through USB speakers using Audio Station functionality. Listening of music, internet radio or content from iPod is something very different, which is not usual at other NAS products."

"Synology is one of those brands that have found the perfect balance in products and pricing."

"In exchange, that extra amount (of the DS207+ price) delivers almost a 50% increase in read and writes plus an extra eSATA connector that will come in handy eventually."

"Low extra cost, serious increase in performance. Don't see what's not to like with that approach."

"Synology Disk Station DS207 is undoubtedly a very interesting and useful device. This nice and small NAS server brings much more than just a simple NAS functionality and it can also simplify the network architecture."

"I can recommend it for small companies and home users, where DS207 can fit well with advanced multimedia support. The.... I have to say - I was more than satisfied with DS207."

"Every digital photographer knows the problem: How is it possible that I can manage my ever-growing picture collections in a safe way?.... By far the best solution for the professional photographer is Network Attached Storage (NAS) server, and the Taiwan company Synology has brought to the market a number of extremely attractive NAS servers that can be connected at home or to the company network."

"The Disk Station DS107+, DS207+, and the Cube Station CS407 are easy to use and offer numerous professional possibilities which a number of loose external hard disks cannot offer you.... On the basis of the excellent price/quality proportion, we recommended both Cube Station CS407 and Disk Station DS207+ with Pixelmania Award."

"The DS207 is the best NAS we have seen so far here at PC World. Willing to stand out in a crowd, Synology has added some extra features not normally – but important nevertheless – found in traditional NAS devices."

"Synology speedy Disk Station DS107+ replaces a whole instrumentation. It settles downloads without PC, plays music, publishes photo and video, and serves as a printer server as well as a backup server."

"the enormous function range and the current saving compared with a normal server make it a good deal."

"[T]he world of networking is moving at ludicrous speed and it takes a very innovative company to keep up. The Disk Station 207 and 207+ are only a couple of samples from their lineup of over 10 storage based products that range from rack mount to small desktop units. What we have seen with the Disk Station is a very solid two drive-bay unit."

"The media features of the Disk Station are right on par for the needs of a mainstream home theater setup."

"I prefer Synology's approach to that of Buffalo, which forces you to choose between its "Live" products that include media servers, and its "Pro" models that offer "corporate" type features, i.e. ADS/NT4 support, without media servers.…. While Synology also offers "business" and "consumer" focused models, the business versions provide features in addition to all those found on its consumer models."

"For a simple home network, the DS107e would be ideal. For a network using ADS, either the DS107 or DS107+ would be appropriate. From a price/performance perspective, it appears that the DS107 is the sweet spot. However, for the best performance, the DS107+ is the clear choice."

"Synology Inc. has adopted a good direction in terms of placing themselves in the ever competitive NAS device market. Their new firmware release unleashes a unique set of new features that no other competing product yet offers and the CS407 combines good performance for most busy environments. The Audio station and the new Photo Station 2 + video are two great features that will keep users entertained for many hours in addition to providing good functionality. I particularly like the ease of creating embedded video clips through the Photo Station 2."

"Having just returned from a holiday abroad I was looking for an easy way to show off my snaps….it (Photo Station 2)'ll take any images I put on the Disk Station's internal drive and transform them into indexed, user-friendly photo galleries online."

"The most special part is the Synology Remote which is designed to better bring out the DS107+'s multimedia capability and launched in August. With Synology Remote, you can just plug in your USB speaker and enjoy the Internet Radio and the music stored."

"I used to choose the DS106 from the competitive NAS market for its stable BT function and its only-supported PHP+MySQL web hosting ability. Beside the advantages mentioned above, the DS107 is now equipped with a more sophisticated user interface..."

"The favors (of NAS)? All the apparatuses of your network have access to the hard disk, constantly, without need to turn on your PC. It's ideal to centralize your data. The disadvantages? A local area network is needed, and the speed appears to be slower than that of a USB hard disk. The DS207 does not bring a miracle solution, but its well-thought design makes it possible to add it in a local area network simply and its catch gigabit ensures the high transmission speed."

"Safety is taken very seriously by Synology which makes it possible to specify all the rights of access and quotas, by group or user. You can also receive alarms by e-mail in the event of detection of a problem."

"Over the past few months we have become very attached to our Synology NAS devices and have found them to be an invaluable tool for storing and accessing data. These devices are powerful enough to allow access for several at once, streaming music, movies and pictures."

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"The DS107e and DS107+ belong to the top in network attached storage. The rich functionality and the easiness of installing and managing these devices make them the best to buy."

"It must be clear, the Cube Station CS407 is very versatile. It's easy to set up and use, quiet and offers plenty of professional features which you won't get from single external disk."

"Considering the possibilities and features makes the CS407 at a very reasonable price. Recommended!"

"We haven't given out many 10 here at Techgage... In the case of the DS207, however, every single aspect (performance, price, functionality) of the NAS is solid, allowing us to easily look past the higher price of entry."

"After all, this is aimed at small businesses that more often than not, are more willing to make the investment into a device like this. Along with the perfect score, the Synology DS207 earns an editor's choice award."

"the Synology Disk Station DS107+ NAS server is already overcrowded in function,...The ambitious users, however, will have their joy with it. Owing to the large fan municipality, which is in the forum on the Synology Website, one can find the help for his problems very fast."

"There is a set of sophisticated operation guide and FAQs in the Synology website, and users can easily find their problem solved online. Synology is very careful handling customer service and is famous for doing it."

"The interfaces are very user-friendly. Even a gereral user can easily finish installing DS107e by simply clicking the NEXT buttons during the proocess. "

"During testing the CubeStation CS407 performed admirably, offering a strong combination of both network throughput and drive I/O performance."

"In this configuration, the CS407 was even able to compete with our workstation reference system over a Gigabit Ethernet connection, even though that system had significantly more processor and memory resources, in addition to a faster hard drive configuration."

"As the Internet applications get more and more diversified, the NAS that only serves the file sharing function is insufficient. As a result, the multi-functional NAS has become a trend in the market."

"A maximum capacity of four terabyte should suffice for the most passionate music collector and the most enthusiastic photographer."

"The Cube Station CS407e builds on the successes of its predecessor and now offers an even better personal network storage solution. General performance is average at best but for the price you won't find many other desktop NAS appliances offering this level of capacity and features."

"A stunning array of features adds to the price, but if you'll use them, the DS207 is worth every penny."

"For starters, there's space for two SATA/300 disks - if you're handy with a screwdriver you should have it up and running in half an hour."

"Menus are easy to use and you'll find a web server with MySQL and PHP support, a photo server for sharing albums over the web, a media server that now supports iTunes, and an FTP server. Using the Download Redirector software, you can leave BT files downloading to the DS207 rather than leaving a PC on."

"This little box is a server, and it's really rather good. Its feature set includes an FTP server for sharing files over the Internet, and iTunes server, a download system that enables web and BT downloads while your PC is off and online photo gallery system. You can even run your own web site off it."

CONCLUSIONS AND AFTERTHOUGHTS

"As a reviewer, it's always a pleasure to work with a product that performs as advertised. While a lot of products that we get here at Tweaknews meet expectations, it's a rare instance that we find one that exceeds expectations. The Synology Disk Station DS107e is just such a product. I was very impressed with what the DS107e was capable of. I was astounded at how easily Synology allowed me, a relative neophyte in this arena, to make all the features work. You won't be left in the dark after your Synology purchase, either. They seem to have an excellent support system, as I found while perusing their forum (you can see for yourself HERE.) In fact, I found that there were some software updates available for the DS107e while reading through the appropriate section. It's this kind of customer support that, in conjunction with the excellent features and performance of this product, allow me to recommend the DS107e to anyone."

"All things considered, the Synology CS407 / CS407e deserve consideration if you're looking for a BYOD RAID 5 NAS with all-in-one server features."

"As noted in the introduction, the CS407 and CS407e are evolutionary products with incremental improvements in both software and performance compared with last year's CS406. More importantly, Synology improved an already solid platform without breaking anything."

"A mini server which can do a lot."

"A full-fledged server for a few hundred Swiss Francs? The Synology Disk Station exactly features that."

"The installation of the mini server is easy: plug in the power cord, connect the LAN cable to the router, install the software. That's it."

Conclusion

With Disk Station you get a compact, file and print server for small networks at a very reasonable price.

Sharing with added value

"The key point for most users of Data storage devices is capacity. DS207 can be used with two 750GB disks and 1TB capacity is not excluded. This offers really huge capacity."

"SATA disks can be used in RAID 1 for safety or RAID 0 for a speed."

"Data transfer speed is also a very important factor. Synology DS207 can be attached to Gigabit Ethernet. As we measured the speed - the real speed in standard conditions was 12.5MB/s, at 100Mb/s Ethernet was a speed 10MB/s."

"Tested NAS is offering a lot of functions. Beside of data sharing enrich your network with Multimedia UPnP server, iTunes server, web server with PHP and MySQL, printer sharing, download from internet, digital photo publishing... Number of functions is really impressive, very interesting is the possibility of downloading data from FTP incl. BT without having computer on. Also web server or Internet photo gallery are not typical functions for NAS, so DS207 can completely replace a smaller server in many cases."

"We appreciated transparent web based management with wide range of functionality settings and added applications for data backup and download functions. Synology is also taking care about security - web interface, FTP and backup can be easily encrypted."

"RS407 is easy to install and operate. With the stable performance, it is perfect as an entry-level model for enterprise data storage and recovery in the network."

"I also had a look at the FTP server function, the idea being that I can access my files from anywhere. It's worked perfectly. If I forget something I've been working on the evening before, or have a craving to listen to a particular song in my collection, I can connect from work and grab what I need."

"The DS207 is an extremely powerful and capable Network Attached Storage solution. Housed in a milky white enclosure, this Disk Station doesn't only feature aplenty but is also very good looking and solidly built 2-bay NAS device. The DS207 supports only SATA interface and with the initial firmware, 750GB is the maximum capacity per drive. Network connection can be established at 10,100 or 1000Mbps speed and there are 3 USB ports available for the use with external drives and USB printers."

"Once the system is up and running, you can use the Synology Assistant to search for the device in case you do not know the IP assigned to it. And from there on, the rest of the management tasks are through the Web-based UI. Besides all the typical network storage features, the DS207 is also capable of providing ftp, web, and iTunes services. The latter is a service that allows iTunes clients in the same network subnet to browse and play music stored in the shared folder of the drive."

"In the event of power loss, the DS207 has the option to self recover upon restoration of power; also in order to reduce wear and tear as well as power consumption, there is an option for hibernation during idle. Performance wise, it's strongly advisable to connect the device to a gigabit network in order to extract its maximum throughput performance. To prove our point, we transferred a folder that has 47 files and 538MB in size over the conventional 100Mbps network as well as a gigabit LAN. The former took us about 1m 21sec, while the latter required only 47 seconds. We will let you do the math here."

"To sum it up, we really enjoyed the functionalities and performance the DS207 and we would recommend the DS207 without hesitation."

"Synology have updated their Disk Station network storage servers, and have come up with a magnificent product for those in need of a small file/web/ftp server. I am more than ready to scrap my old PIII setup in favor of DS-107+. It contains all the functions I have running on my current server plus a few more, takes up one tenth of the space and uses less than half the power."

"I think it is absolutely brilliant to be able to contain all your networking needs in one small unit that will continue to work when your PC is off. I especially like the One-Click USB-Copy function that will backup your USB key directly from the front panel."

"The software included works very well, but first-time users may need to do some reading on how to specify rights in folders in order to learn the advantages. I had no problems during installation of software and operating firmware. There is an excellent HELP function in the web-manager, and several submenus have their own built-in tutorial witch makes it easy to get to know the individual functions."

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Dual usage from Synology

Digital cameras, digital video cameras and Mp3's drives demand for storage capacity. Synology has launched a new storage solution with room for two discs.

For most consumers it might seem too technically challenging to buy a storage solution that is connected to the home network (NAS). However, many have bought a wireless network router, and from there hooking up a NAS is easy. The data stored on these types of units are available to all PCs connected to the network. In addition, the unit can also be used for backup of important files. The solution can be administered through a web browser such as Internet Explorer.

Advanced

Synology has provided the marketplace with solutions that might have more in common with a server than a NAS, but without the solutions becoming too complex. It is possible to only make use of the basic functionality in Disk Station DS207 and make use of the more advanced features when they are needed.

When we speak of advanced functionality, access to data from remote locations is one such function. All that is required is a PC and a web browser.

When on vacation in the USA with a digital camera filled to the rim with images, the images can be sent home to Norway from any Internet café. There is an FTP server built into the Disk Station. Friends and family can also upload or download files the storage unit.

Other functionality includes a multi-media server (UPnP AV). Any media player, as for example a PC, a DMA or a Kiss DVD player will automatically discover digital content on the storage unit. iTunes support is also included.

Backup solutions, web server, photo server (Photo Station) are amongst the other included technologies.

So what's new?

Disk Station DS207 has two available slots for SATA discs. The company claims to support disks with a maximum capacity of 750 GB, but test reveal that also larger discs are supported.

In addition there are three USB ports where additional discs can be connected to increase the total capacity further. Two discs make RAID possible. In short, RAID can increase performance or security.

Synology has also improved the download function. Download manager is a function that lets the Disk Station handle downloads from the BT network, FTP-servers or web. For people that are fed up with having the PC turned on at all hours of the day, this function is very useful.

In the latest version, the function can be used and administered from a remote location through a browser. Previously, only local use worked. A PC client is no longer needed. All administration is done through a web interface.

"Installation is done automatically, relatively fast and without any problem."

"Because of its versatile functionality, of the compact enclosure and of the quite silent and power saving operation, Disk Station DS107 is by all means worth the price."

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Synology DS207 Network Attached Storage Device

"The Synology DS207 is currently one of the most feature rich NAS products available on the market. It incorporates mediocre performance, 2 Bay drive support with RAID 0/1, and an array of multimedia and network functionality. With an extremely small footprint you'll be amazed at the capabilities of the DS207."

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Two clever boxes from Synology

"Have you solved data sharing at your company or on the home network? Do you want to run your own website? Do you need to share the printer? The answer for all of these questions can be Synology DiskStation DS107e."

"Installation and management of Disk Station is really very easy. We tried to define users and groups, then Windows utility on client PC mapped shared folders into Windows. We have no simple problem even in the Novell network in our lab. We also tested external disk sharing."

"Synology is also offering two-SATA-disk version DS207, mainly for companies or users, who need higher security. This model supports RAID 0/1 and ..."

Conclusion

Having deep knowledge about NAS solution, we can strongly recommend both models DS107e and DS207. Even the advanced users can easily set up the server and you can forget the NAS after initial settings and keep your mind in peace. The NAS will then satisfy all requirements without your supervision.

PC Disguised as an NAS Synology Disk Station DS207

"All in all, we absolutely adored Synology Disk Station for demostrating what the next generation of NAS devices should look like. And with an attractive price tag, we don't think even an low-end PC (with a free Linux OS) could match its value and the convenience it offers."

"As a storage solution, the DS207 provides a lot of control and management. You can partition your storage and allocate quotas on a per-user basis over Windows and AppleTalk. But beyond that, the DS207 also serves up media streams to Digital Media Adapters, FTP and Apache Web server onto the Internet, In other words, the DS207 is a NAS, file-server, media server and web-server all rolled into one."

"But wait, there's more! The DS207 also has a web-based photo gallery and BT client/download manager. The photo gallery displays your photo galleries via an interface that looks very much like Flickr. The download manager, on the other hand, is a service that lets users queue downloads to the DS207. This can either be simple HTTP/FTP downloads or BT files. Once queued, the DS207 will download the files to an assigned folder on its own. The administrator can schedule these downloads so as not to interfere with working-hours, for example."

"Synology has hit the nail on the head once again with this outstanding product. They have taken the DS106 and all of its success, packed in some more features and added support for another drive. What more could a person want? This unit leaves little to be desired as it comes out of the box ready to do anything the home user, or even the corporate user could want to do. From FTP serving to automated backups, right down to basic home file sharing this unit has it all. Packaged in an attractive case, easy installation and best of all virtually no maintenance make this latest Disk Station from Synology a star. If you are looking for an all-in-one backup solution, an FTP server, or even want to host your own website from home then please take a moment to consider this DS207."

"The Synology Cube Station CS407e is a seriously good quality product and we highly recommend it to anyone looking at a four drive NAS solution for the home or small office."

"Already we have become very attached to our Cube Station CS407e sample and have found it to be an invaluable tool for storing and accessing data. The CS407e is powerful enough that several users can access it at once, streaming music, movies and pictures. There are few NAS devices that are as flawless as this one, so we guess you can't really put a price on quality. Amazingly the CS407e also leaves a very small footprint and as we have mentioned, looks very attractive."

"The performance of the Cube Station CS407e was excellent when compared to other NAS devices we have tested. Although the performance was not comparable to that of our test system it was more than enough to share documents, pictures and stream audio and video. Overall the Synology Cube Station CS407e is a fantastic product that should certainly be considered by anyone looking at serious network storage. We have really enjoyed testing this product and will continue to use it for file sharing and system backup purposes."

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"The Synology Disk Station DS207 provides a high quality solution by adding multimedia streaming, file service, photo sharing and web site capabilities with minimal power consumption."

"Synology has two new products DS107 and DS207, which have a very reasonable price. They offer almost all the functionalities a small firm or home user could need: hosting a website, offering files or pictures for download using the FTP protocol, or making back-ups of PC's."

The Synology Cube Station CS-406e is an excellent solution for digital photographers who have a shortage of storage. The Cube Station is easy to use, very quiet and provides an excellent way to store, manage en back-up digital images. Thanks to the integrated webserver images can be shown to clients all over the world. Access can be managed from behind your own desk. De Cube Station CS-406e costs approx. 499 euro (excluding harddisks) and that is very reasonable. We award the Synology Cube Station CS-406e a Pixelmania Award in the category storage solutions. Highly recommended!

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No matter what angle I look at this DS-106 from, I am always left with the same feeling of satisfaction. In my opinion, Synology has taken about 90% of the hassle out of tasks that previously were difficult or cumbersome to setup. The ability to host a website with a few simple clicks, to setup a FTP server, or to even share files with friends is brought to you in one simple, yet elegant package... and that package is the DS-106 from Synology. Throughout every test that I performed, the features of the DS-106 performed outstandingly. Since I didn't experience a single hiccup, the simple fact of the matter is that if you are looking for a backup, file/web hosting, or just network storage solution, the DS-106 fits ALL of those requirements. This is the first product that we have had the chance to review from Synology and this unit is the "icing on the cake" of their product line. The Synology DS-106, with its overall outstanding performance in backup solutions and network storage, has definitely earned a place in my books.