|
Synology's product line-up is pretty broad. At the top you have products like the DS713+ , a powerful NAS with space for two disks. It's also very expensive. The DS213j is a much more affordable option, and you still get all of the features of the impre...

Can you really call the Synology DS213j an entry-level NAS device? While that is a matter of opinion, we'd argue that in the product line-up of Synology it's an appropriate label. It's a great way to get introduced to Synology's comprehensive firmware a...
|
|
|
Today Synology are launching the latest of their Home/Small Office DiskStations, the DS213j. A 2 drive NAS it offers a balance of features and performance which should appeal to those looking for their first external storage device, or those looking to...

and Rating Looking first to the design and build quality of the DS213j we have a unit which uses a stylish white chassis which feels robust when screwed together. The internal components are installed on a sturdy metal frame and each of our drives is...
|
|
|
Follow @katorphanidesThe Synology DS213j is an entry-level 2-bay NAS device with 512MB of RAM and a 1.2GHz Marvell Armada 370 processor. It can accept two 3.5in disks, two 2.5in disks or a combination of both. Entry-level it may be, but it still comes...

This relatively low-cost NAS enclosure is faster than you'd expect given its price...
|
|
|
Today we are looking at the latest NAS system from Synology – the DS213j. This NAS system is a budget friendly 2 bay offering for small office and home use. It is designed to consume minimal power and operate without creating a high level of fan noi...

very power efficient, well built, can accept two 4TB hard drives, great operating system, attractively designed, almost silent...
|
|
|
This week I'm taking a look at a NAS from a company that I've been wanting to get hands on with for quite a while now. In the UK NAS markets, QNAP and Thecus are two of the top players, however there is another company that have just as much of a presence...

Easy to use GUI, Clean looks, Good performance for an entry-level product, Highly competitive price point, Virtually silent...

Hard drive installation not as simple as loading a drive tray, Not totally plug-and-play, Drive upgrades require system to be totally reconfigured, eTeknix says: Synology are considered to be one of the top contenders in the UK NAS market and from looking...

Synology are considered to be one of the top contenders in the UK NAS market and from looking at the simple, easy to use and very well priced DS213j, its easy to see why. It's an affordable system that offers the basics – but at the same time, everything...
|
|
|
NAS devices are the all-in-one kitchen appliance, the jack of all trades of the home network. They can do one thing, they can do many things, and often you don't even need all of the features. While it's great to own a £350 top-of-the-line model, it doe...
|
|
|
Getting the Synology DS213J physically connected is nice and simple. Remove a couple of screws, chuck in one or two hard drives of your choice (up to 8TB is supported in total), and connect it to your LAN. From here it gets a little more complicated - the...

More useful than you can imagine, Massive array of apps and accessories...

Not a huge upgrade over the previous model, Could be better looking...

We still love Synology's nuts-and-bolts attitude to NAS drives, and its DS213J quickly found itself at the heart of our home network. The biggest problems are the interface and device, both of which could do with more user-friendly and aesthetically-plea...
|
|
techmadeeasy.co.uk Updated: 2014-07-09 02:58:26
|
Cheap and cheerful home storageSynology have become quite a big player in the NAS market in recent years, in fact at a recent press event we were shown a chart depicting some pretty impressive growth during one of the biggest financial crises the world ha...

For a home user, the DS213j could represent a very good investment. The hardware isn't exactly mind blowing, but it doesn't stop the device from chugging along quite happily with most typical “household” tasks. As a central point to store digital media, t...
|
|
|
In the last few years Synology have gone from a name very few people knew to being an industry leader in network storage devices. Their products for home and business have evolved quickly, each iteration offering new features which enhanced the customer e...

Looking first to the design and build quality of the DS213j we have a unit which uses a stylish white chassis which feels robust when screwed together. The internal components are installed on a sturdy metal frame and each of our drives is easy to add, ju...
|
|
|
Another month, another NAS device from Synology. This time around, we have for you the Synology DS213j, a dual-bay network storage solution that is not only easy to use but is also kind towards your wallet.Simplicity Sells The design of the DS213j does no...
|
|
|
Over the past four years we have looked at a handful of 4-bay and 2-bay NAS devices from Synology, and they have all managed to make a positive impression on us during those reviews. This review is going to take a look at the fifth Synology product at Big...

Energy efficient, Limitless configuration thanks to the growing "Package Center" applications, Small footprint and extremely quiet, Easy to use routerlike webbased interface...

USB 3.0 connectivity would be nice, Installation process is not toolless, Please drop by the Bigbruin.com Forum and feel free to post any comments or questions...

The DS213j continues Synology's tradition of offering much more than the traditional NAS server. With an energy efficient design and an easy to navigate operating system - the DS213j would be well suited for those interested in a "set it and forget it" in...
|
|
|
Product Features, SpecificationsPackaging, A Closer Look Part IA Closer Look Part IIA Closer Look Part IIINAS Initialization Part INAS Initialization Part IIDSM Presentation Part IDSM Presentation Part IIDSM Presentation Part IIIDSM Presentation Part I...

Synology refreshes each year most of its previous releases by including more RAM, optimizing the enclosure and so on. The DS213j comes with a really light chassis which can be opened without difficulties but not without the use of screws. Compared to...
|
|
|
Getting the Synology DS213J physically connected is nice and simple. Remove a couple of screws, chuck in one or two hard drives of your choice (up to 8TB is supported in total), and connect it to your LAN. From here it gets a little more complicated - the...

More useful than you can imagine, Massive array of apps and accessories...

Not a huge upgrade over the previous model...

We still love Synology's nuts-and-bolts attitude to NAS drives, and its DS213J quickly found itself at the heart of our home network. The biggest problems are the interface and device, both of which could do with more user-friendly and aesthetically-plea...
|
|
|
Lets talk about NAS, dear readers. “What the heck is that?” you may be asking yourself, but don't worry, that's what we're here for! It stands for Network Attached Storage. NAS is the term generally used for an enclosure that contains one or more hard dri...

Extremely simple setup and use, DSM works well to use and configure the NAS, read/write speed is great, Apps are a nice touch and access from the cloud is fantastic, Almost silent...

The NAS takes a little while to start up; Hot-swappable hard drive bays would be a great addition...
|
|