Testseek.com have collected 53 expert reviews of the Synology DiskStation DS214play and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Synology DiskStation DS214play.
January 2014
(86%)
53 Reviews
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Strong enough for a home NAS, Highly efficient CPU, Fast network transfer speeds, Enhanced multimedia/streaming encoding capabilities, Low CPU utilization while streaming 1080p content, Very low power consumption in all operational modes, Intuitive, windo
Price is on the high side, It should be equipped with an HDMI port and, ideally, audio in/out ports, You cannot format an external disk into NTFS, HDD trays are not numbered, RAM is not upgradeable, No front USB 3.0 port
The Synology DS214play retails for $384.99. Strong enough for a home NAS Highly efficient CPU Fast network transfer speeds Enhanced multimedia/streaming encoding capabilities Low CPU utilization while streaming 1080p content Very low power consumption in...
Abstract: Today we are checking out the DS214 and DS214play, both are 2-bay NAS devices from Synology’s latest DSx14 series. The DS214 is designed for small office/home office usage while the DS214play is focused on home multimedia applications. Moreover the DS2...
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Published: 2016-01-06, Author: Anthony , review by: macworld.com.au
Quiet; easy to get started
Some confusing configuration options, $419
Synology DiskStation DS214playSynology, www.synology.comProsQuiet; easy to get startedConsSome confusing configuration options$419ReviewsIt would be easy to stick with the big names when it comes to buying a NAS, but there are huge number of challengers t...
A superb NAS with superfast performance and a huge raft of features, made even better by top-notch cloud capabilities and a reasonable price. Read the review.PerformanceFeatures & DesignValue for MoneyOverallSpecs$450 AUD(pricing info)...
Abstract: Looking to store all of your media, files and backups in one accessible place? A network attached storage (NAS) drive is a great option. But what will suit your needs?ADAM TURNER and ANTHONY CARUANA take a look. Linked to cloud storage Single drive; n...
Multimedia files friendly, Easy to maintain, Easy to upgrade drives (hotswap bays)
Only two drive bays, No front USB 3.0 port
A great starter media NAS for the home, and thanks to DSM, it is easily configured too.(previously published in issue May 2015)...
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Published: 2014-07-23, Author: Nick , review by: tbreak.ae
The DS214play is certainly an impressive device. If you already own a Synology NAS, you'll be able to use most of the software features available on the DS214play, but you'll certainly see the difference when it comes to media streaming. It's a svelte N...
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Published: 2015-02-11, Author: David , review by: qloudea.com
Abstract: El Synology DS214play es un Servidor NAS de Synology que centra sus características técnicas en el apartado multimedia. Un completo servidor de archivos con gestión de de usuarios, nube privada y funciones específicas de Servidor Multimedia y servidor de...
Infinidad de posibilidades a nivel de Servicio y de compartición, Silencioso, Conectores Externos USB 3.0 y eSATA, DSM 5.0: Interfaz completamente remodelado y nueva funcionalidad, Transcodificación de video hasta 1080p, Complemento IDEAL para Chromecast,
Nos gustaría que tuviera salida HDMI/DisplayPort, Es imposible repararlo
Es el cuarto dispositivo de Synology que analizamos y en cada uno vemos aumentadas sus posibilidades y rendimiento.Es una unidad con enormes posibilidades, ya que dispone de 2 bahías para discos de 2,5” o 3,5” . Además incluye 2 puertos USB 3.0, 1 puerto ...
Todas estas sin costes adicionales en licencias, con actualizaciones continuas, con un consumo ridículo y con una sencillez de administración realmente notable. Cada usuario de nuestra red puede tener su zona privada, con cuotas si así queremos, con su...
