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December 2014
(83%)
39 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(68%)
25 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Supports up to 8 GB of RAM
Wide range of downloadable apps
Quiet
Updated user interface
Good performance
Massive software feature set
Can replace several devices
The editors didn't like
TS451 is expensive compared to similarly performing TS469L
No locks on the drive bays
You'll need to expand its memory to use its VM features
The QNAP TurboNAS TS-251 2-bay NAS is a powerful box that can be setup to run a whole host of different functions. From simple file sharing to cloud based and media center functions, the TS-251 can tackle them all.QNAP TS-251 Three Quarter ViewEquipped wi...
Abstract: There's a tremendous range of prices and capacities available in the NAS (network attached storage) field, and a big part of my job as a reviewer is sorting out the balance of performance, features, and price. It's rare for a NAS device to ace all three c...
Published: 2014-09-21, Author: stefan , review by: madshrimps.be
The new QNAP TS-x51 series is available in 2-bay, 4-bay, 6-bay and also 8-bay variants; the tested model contains at its core the Intel Celeron J1800 dual-core processor at 2.4GHz and is able to support on-the-fly video transcoding (thanks to Intel Quick ...
Good performance, Massive software feature set, Can replace several devices
No locks on the drive bays, You'll need to expand its memory to use its VM features, New on-the-fly video encoding isn't up to snuff
The TS-251 is the most capable and versatile two-bay NAS box in its price range. But it's pricey and its mobile media features aren't fully implemented....
Abstract: A faster CPU noticeably improves a NAS box's file-handling performance. The 2.4GHz Intel Celeron J1800 in QNAP's two-bay TS-251 also facilitates value-added functions, such as on-the-fly video encoding and the ability to run virtual machines. You wouldn't...
Supports up to 8 GB of RAM, Wide range of downloadable apps, Quiet, Updated user interface
TS451 is expensive compared to similarly performing TS469L
There's no question that the TS-251 and TS-451 are high-performance NASes capable of large sequential file reads and writes of over 100 MB/s. But it's not clear that the switch to Intel's Bay Trail processor provides a price / performance point that you c...
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RAM upgrade takes some work, No tool-less installation, “QNAP’s TS-251 Turbo NAS offers more features and performance than you would expect from the price. A small yet scalable multimedia genius that should satisfy most prosumers needs.”, QNAP TS-251 High
PricingAt the time of writing, the QNAP's TS-251 Turbo NAS can be found at NewEgg for $384.99, at Scan UK for £295.32, or through Geizhals starting at €284.OverviewQNAP has really outdone themselves and created an amazing NAS. The TS-251 is compact thanks...
Abstract: Despite the fact that the NAS QNAP TS-251 has only two of its own drive bays, its performance can be the envy of many four disk model, positioned not only for home use, but also for work in the office. The thing is a new hardware platform, which formed th...
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Published: 2016-08-15, Author: Marco , review by: criticalhit.net
Reviewing the QNAP TS 251 was a learning and illuminating experience in the world of NAS devices. Not simply “dumb” file servers I can happily say that I am starting to take them seriously as a replacement for a dedicated HTPC/Home server machine, especia...
