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We would like to thank QNAP for supplying the review sample. QNAP has lately released many new models with Intel's fresh Bay Trail SoC for good performance and very low energy demands. An ideal CPU for a NAS since QNAP's embedded Linux operating system d...

High performance, Energy efficient, strong CPU for a NAS (Intel Celeron J1800), Low power consumption, Hardware-accelerated transcoding, Quality finish and construction, Fanless operation minimizes noise output, Highly intuitive administration interface...

Price, RAM upgrade isn't possible (and according to QNAP, you need at least 4 GB of memory to run the Virtualization Station properly), CPU temperature can be high, especially in hot environments, HDD temperatures are between 40°C-45°C (at around 26°C amb...

The QNAP HS-251 retails for $429. High performance Energy efficient, strong CPU for a NAS (Intel Celeron J1800) Low power consumption Hardware-accelerated transcoding Quality finish and construction Fanless operation minimizes noise output Highly intuitiv...
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Ever since i started using and testing NAS devices I've always been on the lookout for one which could replace the media player i have in my bedroom since such devices offer so much more. Unfortunately if you're reading these lines then you are aware of t...

Build Quality, Intel Celeron J1800 Dual Core CPU, Excellent Performance, Design (Set Top Design), Passive Cooling (Silent), Features, 2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports, 4 USB Ports (2xUSB 3.0 / 2xUSB 2.0), Dual HDMI v1.4a Output, RAID 0/1, SATA III (6Gb/s), QTS 4.

HDD Temperatures, Price (For Some)...

I don't really need to point out that we were all impressed with the performance of the HS-251 since that's very easy to see just by taking a quick look at our charts. Actually i was more than just surprised since i never expected a passive cooling soluti...
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Network Attached Storage (NAS) is probably not the first thing you think about when you consider your home-entertainment system, but at least one company intends to change that: QNAP. QNAP has offered HDMI output and a 10-foot user interface (so you can o...

This network-attached storage box is a less-expensive alternative to a full-blown home-theater PC, and it can do a whole lot more than just stream media to your TV. But its capabilities and complexity can be intimidating...
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3dGameMan.com Updated: 2015-02-22 19:06:59
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The QNAP HS-251 is "the" NAS to have for your man cave. It's basically an outstanding 2-Bay network attached storage device, but is super slim and fits in perfectly with home audio/video equipment. Believe me, it's what you've been waiting for!...
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wegotserved.com Updated: 2015-12-06 09:46:36
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It's not quite the total package, missing out on native over the top streaming services, but if you're seeking a compact, quiet network media streamer for your AV cabinet then QNAP's HS-251 NAS cross-over is a fabulous choice.It was only in June that we m...

To put it simply, we're huge fans of the QNAP HS-251 Silent NAS. The original HS-210 concept was brave, innovative and looked fabulous but was let down by sluggish internals. That issue has been addressed with the HS-251 which is blessed with more power a...
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