Synology DS212j vs DS212 vs DS212+

Synology DS 212

We are sometimes asked which NAS unit is the best to buy from the three of the lower cost line of the two drive Synology NAS models. The basic Synology comparison table isn't much help here. It just says that the DS212+ model is for "Small and Medium Business", the DS212 model is for "Home to Business Workgroup" and the DS212j is for "Home to Small Office."  The more detailed product comparison chart is a bit more help but provides, if anything, too much detail. Ignoring for a moment what the definition of those various categories might be given their apparent overlapping nature, just what is the straight story of which model to choose for your needs?…

Read more »

Synology DS1512+ Problems Reported

synology ds1512+ NAS

I am a big fan of the Synology NAS's - for a long time a Synology NAS has been my number 1 recommendation for a home or small business NAS device. The combination of price, performance and features makes them pretty much ideal if you are willing to pay the premium for a pre-built NAS. I've especially liked the DS1010+ and its successors because of the size and expandability plus the speediness of file transfers. I like Synology products so much that  I personally am running two DS1010+ units, each with one 5 disk expansion unit (the DX510).…

Read more »