Helping you solve your Problems with a NAS Plex Media Server Here at NASCompares, we get all manner of questions from users trying to make the most of their data storage environment. We truly believe there is no such thing as a small or silly question and encourage users to get in touch with their […]
Category: Cost Effective NAS
A Review of the Zyxel NAS Range featuring the Zyxel NAS326, NAS520 and NAS542
Is the Zyxel NAS Range worth your time and your money? Get expanded cloud storage for all your networked devices with Zyxel’s personal cloud storage series. These cloud-enabled products allow you to freely access your data wherever you go with your favorite mobile devices. Grow and expand your home multimedia library with its excellent media-streaming […]
Choosing the right Buffalo NAS for 2017 – The TeraStation 3010 Series 2-Bay and 4-Bay NAS Servers
The Buffalo TeraStation Series Featuring the 3210DN and 3410DN NAS The TeraStation™ line of network-attached storage (NAS) devices represents Buffalo’s premier NAS and iSCSI unified storage solutions. TeraStations are designed to meet exacting standards and demands of today’s businesses. With robust storage technologies such as RAID, hot spare, and real-time replication, TeraStations offer cost-effective network storage solutions […]
A Guide to helping you Choose the Right Synology NAS – DS216J from DS716+II. Cheap vs Power
Synology 2-bay NAS for 2017 – Should you buy a Budget NAS or a Premium NAS? With the Synology 2016 NAS series well under way and the 2017 NAS Series around the corner , it can get very confusing for most consumers that are ready to make the jump to Network Attached Storage. Be it as […]
The Apollo Personal Cloud Storage Versus The Apple Time Capsule – The Apple Time Machine NAS Faceoff
Choosing the best Network Solution for Apple Time Machine Backups and more, New versus Old There is no escaping it, the digital age is well and truly here. According to a study in 2015 by the popular promo code website, vouchercloud, we create 2.5 Quintillion bytes (so 2,500,000,000,000,000,000 bytes or 2,500,000 Terabytes) – not just […]
How to install Kodi and Netflix on your QNAP NAS in 2017
Installing Kodi on my QNAP NAS in 2017 For many of us choosing our first NAS involved a number of important factors and features of the unit and the NAS brand. Currently one of the most popular uses is, of course, centralizing your media collection. Over the last two or three years the most popular […]
A History of Synology 2-Bay NAS – DS207, DS209, DS210, DS211, DS212, DS213, DS214, DS215, DS216 and DS217
2004 to 2017- A Guide to the popular 2-Bay Synology NAS Server Range and how it has Evolved Before we get to grips with the Synology 2-Bay NAS series over the years, it is important to take a look a little further back at the first 1 Bay NAS units they ever produced. back in […]
Choosing the right Asustor NAS for your Home or Business for 2017
What is the best ASUSTOR NAS for Home, SMB and Business? Choosing your first NAS device can be hard. Network Attached Server devices are now becoming a popular choice for those with large amount of data they want to access via a network or internet connection, but with the safe guards and protection for added […]
Choosing the right Buffalo NAS for 2017 – The LinkStation 400 Series
The Buffalo LinkStation 400 Series Featuring the Linkstation 410, 420, 421E and 441E Desktop NAS Buffalo’s LinkStation 420 is a high performance 2-drive network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data. Back up multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy […]
Synology finally Release the RT2600ac Router – Check out our Unboxing and Walkthrough
Synology finally release the RT2600AC Router for Home and SOHO Users Blazing-fast Wi-Fi with up to 2.53Gbps combined wireless bandwidth to supercharge your network. RT2600ac is a powerful wireless router for homes and small offices seeking to work and play smarter, featuring comprehensive VPN solutions, enhanced security, and flexible media and file sharing capabilities. Supporting MU-MIMO […]
The Recommended IP Cameras for Synology and QNAP NAS for 2017
Choosing the right IP Camera for your QNAP OR Synology NAS Buying a NAS server to house, share and protect you most important data is fast becoming the system of choice for home and business users alike. The days of a draw filled with 4 or 5 USB keys or indeterminate size and quality are […]
The WD My Cloud Pro PR2100 Power Plex NAS Unboxing and Walkthrough
WD Release their Plex Specialized NAS with the WD My Cloud Pro PR2100 NAS The core of team collaboration, with space to keep virtually everything, the My Cloud Pro Series offers your creative team the network storage to edit, save and share production files from anywhere with an internet connection. Compatible with both Mac and […]
Choosing the right Terramaster NAS or DAS for your Home or Business needs in 2017
Who are TerraMaster and why should you buy a NAS server of DAS enclosure from them? TerraMaster has focused on the development of storage technology for 16 years. With the core competitiveness of excellent hardware design and strong software developing ability, TerraMaster aims at providing the market with more excellent, reliable and most valuable products. compatible […]
The QNAP TGX-150 1-Bay WiFi and Access Point Router NAS for SSD and HDD
QNAP unveil the latest innovation in their 2017 NAS line up – The QNAP TGX-150 1-Bay Will the dust settling after CES 2017 it is fair to say that QNAP have been very, VERY busy and have some really exciting plans for NAS in 2017. There was mention of both big and small units, everything […]
The QNAP TS-231p 2-Bay Cost Effective NAS Unboxing, Walkthrough and Talkthrough
Thinking of buying your first NAS on a budget? Say hello to the TS-231P QNAP NAS Often over looked in the NAS community, the low end and budget friendly NAS devices are always held with a certain degree of contempt by many hard-care IT and network professionals. More geared with things like Plex Media Servers, […]
The Synology RS217 versus The Synology RS214 Rackstation NAS – How do they Compare
The latest Synology 2017 Series arrives with the RS217 NAS Rackstation – But how does it compare with the RS214 Synology RackStation RS217 is a compact and cost effective 2-bay rackmount NAS with outstanding performance, providing a smart entry into rack-level storage for small, growing businesses to effectively manage, share and sync data. Synology® RackStation […]
The Best NAS of 2016 – The Top 10 Network Attached Storage Devices this year
What are the Top 10 NAS devices of 2016? We at NASCompares are keen on NAS. That cannot be much of a surprise. We have seen it all this fruitful year of 2016. Thunderbolt 3 on Mac, USB 3.1 Gen 2 becoming mainstream, 4K becoming more and more popular, the insanely fast Samsung 960 SSD […]
The Synology DS216J versus The QNAP TS-228 – Budget NAS Face off,
The Battle of the Budget NAS from Synology and QNAP Another Budget NAS faceoff – This time New Synology vs New QNAP. Regarding general Performance, the DS216J unlike the TS-228 is made by Synology. People often choose Synology because of user friendly interface as well as being suited for Mac and Windows based environments. It […]
What is the best 4-Bay Synology NAS of 2016 and 2017?
Choosing the best Synology 4-Bay NAS to buy – Important factors Whether you are buying your first NAS server, or you are upgrading your pre existing Network Attached Storage device, there are a great many advantages to investing in a solid 4 or 5 Bay NAS solution. Not withstanding the obvious advantages that being able […]
WD My Cloud NAS OS Review, Walkthrough, Tutorial and Guide using the EX2 Ultra
Considering buying a WD EX2 My Cloud? Why not learn more about the software with our guide My Cloud OS 3 gives you anytime access to your stored content at home. New features, improved functionality and simple interface design deliver easy file sharing, access management and a streamlined photo gallery view on any iOS, Android, PC […]