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The editors liked
Good performance
Hotswappable drives
AFP and AD/NT domain support
Easy setup
Supports multiple OS's
Lots of configuration options
Small footprint
Nice look
Compact
Attractively styled enclosure
Well designed and well made
Front panel display provides a variety of useful information
Extensive list of capabilities and configuration options
Capable of RAID 0
1
5
And JBOD
Connect extra storage devices via eSATA or USB
'Extra' features such as built-in print server
ITunes server
And webcam server
Optional wireless (802.11b/g) connectivity us
Quiet fan
Well made
Easy installation
Easy to use interfaces
Ability to access files away from home via http/ftp
Secure
Wireless ability
Lots of storage capacity
Different RAID configurations available
Minisurveillance system
Ability to stream c...
Excellent read and write performance
Flexible RAID configurations
Ability to mount ISO files
ESATA port
Supports up to six USB devices at a time
LCD for quick management
Runs cool and quiet.
Easy to setup
Straight-forward software
Front panel LCD and buttons keep daily operations simple
Drive bays are easily accessible
Easy to expand with two USB 2.0 and a eSATA port
Lots of features (FTP
Torrent
Camera server
Wi-Fi ready
Etc.)...
Small compact unit
Easy to use
Quiet
Supports RAID 5
Supports multiple OSs
Can support up to 3TB
Feature laden for home user
Gigabit NIC
The editors didn't like
Limited availability
Price of NAS plus separate hard drives can become expensive
Initial configuration should have been easier
Rather weak documentation
Backup utility is not device specific and rather limited
Over $300
And you still have to buy the drives to put inside it
Price
Need specific cameras
Documentation is lacking a bit
Difficult to configure for outside networks depending on router/ISP
Easy setup, Supports multiple OS's, Lots of configuration options, Small footprint, Nice look
Price of NAS plus separate hard drives can become expensive
Thecus succeeded in making a home NAS that is simple to set up without sacrificing features and functionality. Only a basic knowledge of networking is required to have dedicated storage up and running in a matter of minutes. If you can set up a home ...
Abstract: Thecus has been busy expanding its already extensive range of desktop NAS appliances and its latest N3200 aims to deliver RAID-5 data protection to home users at an affordable price. We were supplied with a review unit by Boston Limited and it went one st...
Abstract: Thecus N3200 Theres one thing that no amount of money can buy: a moment in time that has passed. Most of us carry a camera in our pockets as part of our mobile phone, and shooting and keeping an image has almost zero cost. The problem is, what ha...
Innovative functions, easy to use software and Web interface, well priced.
A few set-up problems
The N3200 is slower than some other drives on offer, but its performance was about same as a four-drive Iomega StorCenter 150D. It offers innovative functions and is easy to use. So considering the fair price, the Thecus N3200 is a clear winner that o...
Abstract: Thecus may not be the first name we Mac users think of when contemplating network attached storage. As we showed in our review of its N299, though, it knows the market well and is capable of producing excellent Nas devices.
The N3200 is slower than some other drives on offer, but its performance was about same as a four-drive Iomega StorCenter 150D. It offers innovative functions and is easy to use. So considering the fair price, the Thecus N3200 is a clear winner that o...
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Published: 2008-07-29, Author: Neil , review by: macworld.co.uk
Innovative functions, easy to use, well priced
We had some installation problems
The N3200 is slower than other drives on offer, but its performance was about same as a four-drive Iomega StorCenter 150D. Considering the significant price difference between the devices, the N3200 is a clear winner. ...
Abstract: This model was reviewed as part of our group test of NAS drives.Pitched at both home users and small businesses, the N3200 offers the best combination of price and performance. Its three-drive set-up may look odd (most RAID systems are based around eve...
Abstract: Thecus N3200 has some odd features for NAS, including a PCI slot and support for USB wireless adaptors, but it has lots of practical ones. The three SATA bays are hidden behind a removable front panel and disks can be removed by simply undoing the...
