NAS specialist Synology this week took the wraps off their first ever 8 bay NAS server in the shape of the DiskStation DS1812+, a high-speed/high-capacity device targeting prosumers and SMBs.

Hands On: Synology DiskStation DS-111
With Synology’s DiskStation DS-111, the company’s entry level consumer NAS server, we’re now at the (roughly) £150/$200 mark for a diskless device – still more expensive than direct attached storage (especially with current hard disk prices), but packing a swathe of value added features that you’d previously expect to find only in higher end devices. Whilst the hardcore enthusiast may well prefer a 4-bay powerhouse, could the single bay DS-111 be the right NAS for the masses? Let’s find out.

CES 2012: Synology Announces DiskStation Manager 4.0 Beta
A brand new OS beta for Synology with a host of features including cloud synchronization, new mobile apps and support for Amazon’s Kindle Fire.

CES 2012: New Products From QNAP
Coming from QNAP: new Turbo NAS models, video surveillance systems, and more.

QNAP Announces Their New V3.6 Beta NAS Management Software
The V3.6 Beta Management Software introduces a number of new features.

CES 2012: Samsung’s Optical Smart Hub Fuses Network Storage With DVD Burning
Things that make you go “Hmmm…” Samsung’s Optical SMART Hub SE-208BW is a study in kooky convergence, marrying an external DVD burner with optional network attached storage.

CES 2012: TP-LINK’s First NAS Revealed, TL-NS210 Coming Q3 2012
TP-LINK have announced their first foray into the world of Network Attached Storage. The budget specialist’s TL-NS210, a dual bay device, is set to ship in Q3.

CES 2012: NETGEAR’s Smart Network Cloud Application Platform
Is 2012 the year of the Cloud Service? This year, NETGEAR is joining the App phenomenon with apps that will be available for their latest routers, ReadyNAS® storage devices, media players and future products.

CES 2012: NETGEAR WNDR4700 Media Storage Router
Alongside a wide range of networking products for the home, NETGEAR today revealed the “Best of CES 2012” awarded WNDR4700 Media Storage Router – a premium router with an integrated NAS device.

Iomega StoreCenter ix2 Network Storage Refresh Announced for February
Network storage specialist Iomega has unwrapped details of this year’s StorCenter ix2 Network Storage refresh. The two-bay small-business/prosumer oriented device ships in February in a range of configurations up to 6TB.
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WGS’ New eBook “Windows Home Server 2011 Step By Step” Is Now Available January 24, 2012
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