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May 2016
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Good SOHO performance at a low entry price
Fantastic file management and multimedia features
Good value for the money
Broad feature set with lots of installable apps
Very low noise
Affordable
Dual USB 3.0 ports
Easy setup
Wealth of add-on packages and options
Inexpensive
Web-based operating system
QuickConnect access over the Internet
Good selection of local apps and mobile device apps
We've covered a lot from this review. Both from the hardware to the software and with our thorough inspection, this product truly is one of the best out there. The hardware works very well and is easy to install. You open it; plug your two hard drives, cl...
Good performance for basic filesharing, Great companion apps for iOS and Android, Cheap
Not fast enough for video transcoding, Only one Gigabit Ethernet port, No frontfacing USB port
Clearly, the DS216j isn't what you'd call a do-it-all appliance. If you want a fully-featured Plex server that won't break the bank, check out the Qnap TS-251A instead. However, for a small office that's focused on file-sharing basics, there's no need...
Published: 2017-08-11, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
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The DS216j performs the basic NAS functions and can tap into most of Synology's DSM6.0 features. The obvious exception is transcoding, particularly offline transcoding, for which you'll need something more potent, and expensive. It's the first time we've...
Lots of features for £140, Capable dual-core performance, Energy efficient hardware, Class-leading operating system, User-friendly configuration, Ideal for NAS newcomers
No front-facing USB ports, Drive access could be easier
If you've kept an eye on the NAS landscape and find yourself eager to dip your toe into network-attached waters, the Synology DS216j should be on your radar.Priced to appeal to network novices, this £140 dual-bay unit is well suited to home users seek...
Abstract: Launched into the market last month , the Synology DiskStation DS216j is a network-attached storage (NAS) that is mainly designed for home and personal users. Built with a 1.0GHz Marvell Armada 385 88F6820 dual-core processor and supports Synology's new D...
DSM 6.0 is positively overwhelming, Able to adjust brightness of LED indicators, Simple and sophisticated remote access, Great read access speeds, Two USB 3.0 ports, supports hard drives, printers and WiFi dongles, Reasonably affordable
No front facing USB port, No hot swap drive tray, ARM processor limits support for some apps
The DS216j exceeded my expectations as a NAS made for home users, with so many features within the DSM operating system and the ability to expand features with third party plugins, it truly is the most capable NAS server within its price range and beats t...
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Published: 2016-04-07, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalone.com.sg
Abstract: The DiskStation 216j is the latest entry-level network-attached storage (NAS) from Taiwanese storage firm Synology. Designed primarily for home users, this NAS supports two SATA storage drives. In addition to serving as a storage hub for your home com...
