Synology Disk Station DS211J

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

1
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Improved userfriendly interface.
Energy efficient.
Built in DNLA Media Server.

Cons:

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Last revision on February 8, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Improved userfriendly interface
Energy efficient
Built in DNLA Media Server
RAID
Simple setup
Affordable
Apple TimeMachine capable
Supports 2.5” and 3.5” drives

Expert reviews and ratings

We have reviewed many Synology products on Kitguru over the last year, but today we are looking at a bundle deal in conjunction with leading camera manufacturer Y-CAM. The ‘Grasshopper’ Basic package can be picked up for £549.99 – it includes a...

By Kitguru.net on October 05, 2011

The Synology DS211j isn't the best looking NAS you'll see, but the sector is hardly famed for its good looks. Instead the focus has been on delivering a fully featured and intuitive device at a price tag that has the potential to tempt...

By Trusted Reviews on September 07, 2011

The DiskStation DS211j performed well for all of our basic tasks. We were able to create shared folders that users could access from the network and set permissions to block out what we didn’t want shared. We also tested out the iTunes server to...

By K.S. Studios on August 09, 2011

The Synology is a standout NAS device, though itâ€™s plainly not for everyone. The Synology DiskStation DS211j is packed with features, and really takes the whole NAS thing to another level.The key here is the use of Synology DiskStation...

By APC Magazine on July 08, 2011

100

It isn't the fastest two-bay NAS, but the sheer range of features and excellent web interface at this price make it a winner....

By Expert Reviews on March 18, 2011

100

DiskStation DS211j Test Setup and Performance Published on 23rd January 2011 by Antony Leather Testing MethodsAny device connected to a Gigabit LAN will have maximum read and write speeds of 125MB/sec. However, just as the controller chip on an SSD...

By Bit-tech.net on January 23, 2011

100

Essentially an external hard disk that connects directly to your router, a NAS can store all of your music, movie and photo files, and make them available to every device on your network. The 's main flaw is also one of its greatest strengths: it...

By What Hi-Fi? on January 11, 2011

100

Synology has once again created a terrific NAS that works seamlessly within a small to moderate size network. Besides being able to operate with Linux, OS X and Windows it functions as an entertainment server through its DNLA enable media backend and...

By Testfreaks on November 18, 2010

When taking into account all of what the DS211j offers, coupled with its actual performance, it can be a great addition to any home or office environment. Its biggest advantage is the fact that it’s so user-friendly to set up and manage. It also...

By Hardware Secrets on October 17, 2011

Synology's DS211j is a great addition to an expanding home network. Not only does it provide storage and backup solutions, it also offers print and media server capabilities, website hosting, PC-free downloading, and much more at a price that is...

By TweakNews on April 05, 2011

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