digitalversus.com Updated: 2011-10-04 09:00:32
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The Synology DS209 is one of our favourite NAS systems. Just like the DS207+, it has two bays, but slightly different hardware: this model has a 1.2 GHz CPU with 256 MB of RAM and a 70 mm fan to keep the whole thing cool.The case is in white plastic...

Intuitive, attractive interface, Great CIFS/SMB and FTP speeds, Quiet, Wide range of features, Attractive design...

Very disappointing video speeds...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2011-10-04 09:00:32
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You have to pay a premium for the Synology Disk Station DS209 and extra for disks to go in it, but its still good value for money. Its easy to configure, fast, reliable and flexible, plus it can do a lot more than just share files. A veritable serve...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2011-11-14 03:15:41
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Design The petite (for a NAS, anyway) Synology DS209 breaks from the pack by covering itself in white plastic and stepping away from the stark utilitarian style often employed by the devices. Instantly, you get the feeling that the Synology is somethin...

Small, encouraging design, Heavily featured, Quite fast...

Initial set up routine too complex for average users, Disk management could use some work...

The Synology DS209 is an excellent little unit, with a more complex than necessary set up routine. Still for those looking for a highly featured, high performing NAS with an easy to use and flashy menu, its certainly a compelling choice.
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We really liked everything about the Synology DS209. It has excellent speeds, a wide range of extra features and a very rich, easy-to-use interface.
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proclockers.com Updated: 2011-10-04 09:00:32
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to the Synology DS209 This is the age of digital media and mass storage. Digital downloading is present in many homes via sites like iTunes and Rhapsody. Many people have digital cameras and high definition video cameras. We need massive storage capac...

The Synology DS209 is a complete home server alternative. It offers all the applications that you would find in a Microsoft's WHS. During my time with the unit, I found myself playing with the various applications and each time I found myself amazed...
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It comes with the Mac OS X compatible Synology Disk Station Manager software, which is now up to version 2.2. The latest version introduced a new Surveillance Station 3, DLNA compliant media server, Apple Time Machine and iPhone support while improv...
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The bottom line is that there is suprisingly little performance difference between the DS209+II and confusingly-named DS209. And since the 209 is about $150 cheaper than the 209+II and around $50 less expensive than the previous-generation 209+, it's clearly the smartest buy...
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Overclockersonline.net Updated: 2011-10-04 09:00:32
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Skip Around: Manufacturer Synology Inc. Synology Inc. claims to be a young and energetic company dedicated to developing high performance, reliable, versatile and environmentally friendly Network Attached Storage devices; they are quickly approaching the one decade mark of existence. Founded in 2000, they have a headquarters in Taiwan but the growing company also has an office in Redmond, WA to c...

Excellent performance, Affordable, Detailed and easy to use Web Administrator, Sleek looking appearance...

Wed Admin had slow load times...

The Synology DS209 is an impressive device. Right from the get-go it has a very simple and sleek appearance with the white chassis accented by the black control panel. The plastic makes it both light but has the minor drawback of being warm to the touc...
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Back in March, we reviewed the Synology DS209+, an updated version of the highly acclaimed Synology DS207 series. We love the DS209+s excellent transfer performance and its user-friendly interface that we have given the unit our coveted Golden Bear A...

Excellent performance, Very good web interface, RAID 1, 0, and JBOD support, Support up to 3TB drives (2x1.5TB), Plenty of features and functionalitys, Excellent cable management options...

Fan noise is a bit high, Cable is a bit too short, Price, Plastic housing...

Synology has made a great decision releasing the DS209. By shedding off $200, the DS209 is much more within the price range where home users or small business users would be willing to spend on a NAS. Even though by saving $200 means that you will be...
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ccereviews.com Updated: 2011-10-04 09:00:32
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Synology Inc. claims to be a young and energetic company dedicated to developing high performance, reliable, versatile and environmentally friendly Network Attached Storage devices; they are quickly approaching the one decade mark of existence. Founde...

The Synology DS209 is an impressive device. Right from the get-go it has a very simple and sleek appearance with the white chassis accented by the black control panel. The plastic makes it both light but has the minor drawback of being warm to the touc...
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tweaknews.net Updated: 2011-10-04 09:00:32
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The DS-209 is right up there with the best home/SMB NAS units currently on the market. Not only does it provide a fast and reliable storage solution for your network, but it also works as a small server that offers everything from web hosting to file...

Intuitive interface, Expandable storage, Good value, Slew of features, Quiet operation...

No hotswapping of internal drives...

The DS-209 is right up there with the best home/SMB NAS units currently on the market. Not only does it provide a fast and reliable storage solution for your network, but it also works as a small server that offers everything from web hosting to file...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated: 2011-10-04 09:00:32
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Page 9 of 9 Synology Disk Station DS209 NAS Benchmark Reviews believes that manufacturers should be educating consumers with their product packaging, so they can make the most informed decision possible before they make the purchase. This is why we rat...

Dual-bay compact NAS server product, 50.0/43.5 MB/s single-disk read/write performance, RAID-0, 1, Single, and JBOD disk configurations, Gigabit Ethernet NIC with Jumbo Frame functionality, Fashionable white chassis provides durability with elegance, T...

Lacks eSATA external storage connectivity, Lacks O/S accessibility or command line interface, Large AC power adapter brick adds to overall footprint, Package includes obsolete CAT5e Ethernet patch cable...

Page 9 of 9 Synology Disk Station DS209 NAS Benchmark Reviews believes that manufacturers should be educating consumers with their product packaging, so they can make the most informed decision possible before they make the purchase. This is why we rat...
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hi-techreviews.com Updated: 2011-10-04 09:00:32
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Have you ever decided that it made a lot of sense to start backing up your entire system and to do it you have set side a large partition of your jumbo hard drive to place the duplicate files of your system. Then the day that your main operating systems heads south you are no longer able to access the second partition on your hard drive without t...

I absolutely love this device! It has so many wonderful features that it would take you a couples of days just to configure them to the best setting for your home and then just sit back and enjoy it all. All of the setting a pretty straight forward...
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