decryptedtech.com Updated: 2015-01-10 10:57:38
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The need for a place to put your digital stuff is always going to be. There really is just no getting around it. The question is, do you want to trust your files to the cloud, or do you want to keep them in your possession? For some the cloud looks like a...

The Synology DS214SE looks to be a solid build so far. We are a little concerned about the CPU speed and memory in the system simply because we are used to much more powerful devices. With the expected workload a home based NAS should generate these two i...
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funkykit.com Updated: 2015-01-10 10:57:38
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Hello readers, today we will take a closer look at Synology's Diskstation DS214se. This is what they have to say about it: "Synology® DiskStation DS214se is a budget-friendly two-bay NAS device with the capability to host, share and protect data. Optimize...

Ethernet cable included, Low price, DSM 5.0, Lots of packages to install...

No 2.5″ drive holder included, Opening/loading files/programs a bit slow (Slow CPU), I do not recommend to use the NAS simultaneously with multiple users. (You will lose a lot of performance because of the slow CPU), Final Words, The Synology DS214se i...

The Synology DS214se is a great entry level NAS, for people who want a NAS for a low price, have lots of options and is easy to use. Although the CPU is a bit slow to do heavy multitasking or heavy file transfers, you can not really complain because it i...
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Unbeatable price, Easy to set up, Transfer speeds exceeds Synology's performance figures...

Entry CPU and RAM limits DS214se to light usage profiles...

The DS214se is definitely a budget-friendly option, costing approximately $50 less than the DS213j. That reduction in price comes with a loss in performance specifications with its 256MB of RAM and 800MHz single core processor versus the 512MB and 1.2...
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Are you thinking of doing some holiday shopping for that favorite geek of yours? You're in luck, since Synology recently announced two new 2-bay BYOD NASes. The subject of today's review—the DS214se—is its lowest-priced dual-bay NAS that's only $10 more t...

Very aggressive price (for Synology), Runs full suite of DSM 4.3 applications, Mobile Apps for iOS and Android, iSCSI target support...

No USB 3.0 ports, 2.5" drives require optional ($) adapter, Drives not hot swappable...

RAID 1 NASes are for folks who want a bit more insurance against inevitable drive failure. With a single bay NAS, you'll be without your data until you replace the drive and restore from your backup. But with RAID 1, you can keep on going while the volume...
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We would like to thank Synology for supplying the review sample. Contrary to popular belief, NAS boxes don't have to be expensive to be fully featured and functional, especially since most models run the same operating system as their high-end siblings...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2015-06-04 16:05:34
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That said, Synology certainly makes you feel like you should spend more time in this NAS box's UI. For an entry-level NAS, the DiskStation DS214se is packed with just about every feature we can think of in a consumer-centric or small-business NAS, and the...

Attractively minimal design, Runs fairly quiet, Easy-to-understand UI, Very good transfer-rate performance, Packed with features...

UI can feel sluggish at times, Drive-swapping requires tools, Only USB 2.0 ports, No hardware video transcoding...

This two-bay entry-level NAS box is packed with features and delivers very competitive transfer rates. If you can deal with the UI's responsiveness and a DIY-minded chassis, it's a fine value whether bought bare or with drives installed. Read More…...
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