Synology have been one of the key players in the Network Attached Storage Devices for some time now, and each new DiskStation model is eagerly anticipated. The DS214 is no exception with it first being teased at Computex in June of this year, along side its more powerful DS214+. This …
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Synology introduces high performance DiskStation DS214
Arguably the go-to brand for NAS among the KitGuru faithful, this company never seems to stop innovating and developing its already popular product line-up. Today, we're hearing word of a brand new, high-performance product at a sensible price. KitGuru stands by with a pair of drives. You know. For back …
Read More »Synology DS1513+ NAS Review
Synology is well-known for their NAS solutions and today we are taking a closer look at the DS1513+. This NAS is aimed at small to medium businesses and comes equipped with an Intel Atom CPU, 2GB DDR3 and supports up to five 4TB hard drives. The DS1513+ is nearly identical …
Read More »Synology DS213j NAS Review
Today we are looking at the latest NAS system from Synology – the DS213j. This NAS system is a budget friendly 2 bay offering for small office and home use. It is designed to consume minimal power and operate without creating a high level of fan noise. Is it an …
Read More »Synology DiskStation DS1813+ Review
Synology release a wide range of NAS systems every year, and today we are looking at the DS 1813+ which has been designed from the ground up to cope with the demanding enterprise environment. The DS1813+ is built for speed, it incorporates a dual core processor and can scale with …
Read More »Synology launches DS213j with Turbo Performance
Without doubt, Synology seems to be almost every geek's NAS storage favourite. Whether you look at KitGuru or the mainstream print media, time after time it's Synology that tops the charts. If you have to pick a ‘negative', then it's pure performance. That's not just for Synology – but for …
Read More »Synology DS213 AIR NAS winner announced!
We recently ran a competition for the chance to win a lovely DS213 Air NAS! system courtesy of Synology. The company said it was a great success with several thousand entries applying for the chance to win the product. When we reviewed the DS213 air it won our top award …
Read More »Synology RackStation RS812 Review
Today we are looking at the Synology RackStation RS812 NAS server which has been designed for small business environments. This cost effective NAS has four drive bays and can scale to eight when paired up with the Synology RX410. It has full link aggregation support with VMWare, Citrix and Microsoft …
Read More »Synology launches free upgrade for DiskStation Manager
Synology has today released the latest update to its popular DiskStation Manager software. While the ‘4.2' version name itself might not sound like much – the company's CEO claims that this is one of the biggest advances in storage software for some time. KitGuru considers a free demonstration over on …
Read More »Win the Synology DS213 Air NAS!
We have partnered up with Synology to give a lucky reader the chance to win a Synology DS213 Air NAS! This is a fantastic NAS system which will give your home network the injection it needs! Back in November 2012 we reviewed the DS213 Air, the first NAS from Synology …
Read More »Synology DS713+ NAS and DX213 Expansion Unit Review
Today we are looking at one of the latest 2012 performance units from Synology, the DS713+. This NAS system can be further enhanced with the cost effective partnering expansion units, and we join the DS713+ up with the DX213, which supports an additional two drives. Synology's DS713+ looks to be …
Read More »Synology DiskStation savings seen in certain stores
While some markets are occupied by major competitors who like nothing better than to batter each other with price promises and cuts all the time, but the world of backup solutions seems to move at a more serene pace. That's why a move on Synology caught our eye. KitGuru backs …
Read More »Synology Diskstation DS213 Air NAS Review
Synology are one of the leading NAS manufacturers, and their software – DiskManager, has earned high acclaim worldwide. Today we are looking at the DS213 Air, a unique NAS device as it features built-in wireless support allowing it to connect to your network wirelessly. It can even be your wireless …
Read More »Synology RackStation RS3412RPxs Review
Synology have a wide range of NAS server systems available this year, targeting all ends of the market. Today we look at the RS3412RPxs, a high end NAS system designed for medium and large businesses. The RS3412RPxs can scale up to 136TB to satisfy the demands of an intensive corporate …
Read More »Exclusive interview with Synology’s Joanne Taylor
While the final result from KitGuru’s latest poll has yet to be confirmed, the majority of NAS users who expressed a preference – choose Synology as their ‘Best NAS device manufacturer’. Following on from that, it seemed like a great idea to put an expert in the KitGuru hot chair …
Read More »Synology DiskStation DS1512+ Review
Over the years we have reviewed many NAS systems and today we are looking at the high performance, scalable Synology DiskStation DS1512+ which is designed to accommodate the needs of a small or medium sized business. The DS1512+ is a dual LAN device with Link Aggregation support and it can …
Read More »Computex: Synology shows off the DiskStation DS213air
Someone at Synology had a stroke of genius as far as the upcoming DiskStation DS213air is concerned, as it’s the first consumer level NAS/router with Wi-Fi that we’re aware of. It looks like your average DiskStation product from Synology, but for some it’ll remove the hassle of having multiple devices …
Read More »Win a DS212j NAS with Synology!
Is your home network in need of an upgrade? Today we have teamed with Synology and are giving away a brand new DS212j NAS system! Kitguru reviewed the DS212j and said “If you have never owned a NAS system before then this should be your first choice. It is inexpensive …
Read More »Synology announce new MD in UK – Mike Chen
Synology are announcing a new Managing Director in the United Kingdom – Mike Chen. Mike joins the UK office from Taiwan where he has been working for Synology since 2007 as European Sales Manager. The UK team manage the UK, Ireland and Scandinavian business. Chen joins the team following the …
Read More »Synology RackStation RS212 Review
It has been a while since we have looked at a Synology product, and today we are reviewing their new RS212 NAS server designed for an office environment. The RS212 is a rack mount NAS server supplied with a replaceable motherboard and support for hot swappable drives. All the I/O …
Read More »An introduction to Synology NAS systems
Kitguru has worked hard over the last year reviewing many NAS systems and we have found that Synology really are leading the way in many key areas, including cutting edge performance and the fantastic multi tasking DiskManager Operating System. If you want to read our independent reviews on many products …
Read More »Win a new DS212j NAS System with Synology and Kitguru!
By now you should have read our review of the excellent new, class leading DS212j NAS system from Synology – if you haven't check it out over here. We have been so impressed with this little device that we have paired up with Synology to give one away to a …
Read More »Synology DS212j NAS Review – the new budget class leader
Today Synology launch their latest NAS system, the DS212j. This NAS is the budget friendly ‘entry level' consumer model and over the years has proven to be one of the biggest selling NAS systems in the United Kingdom. The DS212j can support up to 6TB of storage from two hard …
Read More »Synology and Y-Cam Grasshopper Bundle Review
We have reviewed many Synology products on Kitguru over the last year, but today we are looking at a bundle deal in conjunction with leading camera manufacturer Y-CAM. The ‘Grasshopper' Basic package can be picked up for £549.99 – it includes a Synology DS211J with 2 Y CAM Knight S …
Read More »Synology Rackstation RS2211+ Review
Today we are looking at another RackStation from Synology – the RS2211+, targeting a demanding business oriented demographic. We reviewed the RS3411xs last month and were extremely impressed. Can the less expensive family sibling maintain the high standards we expect from Synology? When compared directly against the flagship RS3411xs, the …
Read More »Synology release DiskStation Manager 3.2
Synology today announced the official release of DiskStation Manager 3.2 (DSM 3.2). In just 40 days, the beta program of DSM 3.2 attracted more than 60,000 downloads, drawing excited users to get their hands on Synology’s latest operating system. “The NAS server’s evolution accelerates with the launch of DSM 3.2,” …
Read More »Synology Unveils DiskStation Manager 3.2 Beta
Synology today announced the beta availability of DiskStation Manager (DSM) 3.2. The new NAS server OS has taken exciting steps in elevating: Management efficiency with centralized directory service, system-logs, CIFS share folders, and ISO images to mount as virtual drive Business’ mobility with web-based DSM mobile and Google Cloud Print™ …
Read More »Synology RackStation RS3411xs Review (10 Bay NAS)
Kitguru has been very impressed with the full range of Synology products over the last year. They have been targeting a wide demographic … from the enthusiast user on a strict budget, to large businesses and corporations who demand ultimate performance. Today we are looking at their new RackStation RS3411xs …
Read More »Synology launch the DS2411+ for the hardcore enthusiast
Many of you will have already read our review today of the incredible new Synology Diskstation DS3611xs. This is one of their flagship models, for the business sector. Synology are also upgrading their lower ranges, and the DS2411+ is set to replace the DS1511+. As can be seen, this model …
Read More »Synology Diskstation DS3611xs Review
Kitguru has reviewed many of the Synology range over the last year and today we are looking at something very special indeed. The new Diskstation DS3611xs, which is an ‘ultra high' performance NAS server which can scale up to 100TB, for larger businesses. Synology claim that the Diskstation DS3611xs can …
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