Testseek.com have collected 26 expert reviews of the Synology DiskStation DS409 Slim and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Synology DiskStation DS409 Slim.
August 2009
(81%)
26 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: If you want a NAS device that does much more than simply provide network storage, the DS409slim comes highly recommended. With a seemingly endless feature list, its an incredibly versatile device. There are some downsides: the use of 2.5-inch hard dr...
Abstract: At the CeBIT tradeshow earlier this year, Synology exhibited quite a few new models, among which the Disk Station DS409slim drew most of the attention. The compact DS409slim is a NAS (networked attached storage) appliance with a difference. Instead o...
Huge range of features; intuitive interface; good performance; compact; quiet
Use of 2.5in drives makes it an expensive option
Overkill for businesses after simple shared storage but, with a compact design and seemingly never-ending feature list, the DS409slim is perfect for those who want more from their NAS. ...
Synologys first 2.5in network-attached storage offering has all the features of larger NAS devices in a smaller, power-efficient package. However, the Synology Disk Station DS409slims cost and capacity limitations are major down sides. James Hutchin...
The DS409Slim will cost you more per Gigabyte than a similarly stocked 3.5in model, but offers excellent environmental characteristics – notably low noise and reduced power consumption. While it is tiny, it does lose out on sheer build quality to th...
Abstract: A superb four-bay barebones NAS with a startling number of features. With low power consumption, low noise and a small footprint it’s an excellent choice for small businesses or home offices. ...
Abstract: Verdict: A compact NAS enclosure with lots of features, low power consumption, low noise and a small footprint - a superb choice. This is the first barebones NAS weve seen that exclusively takes 2½in laptop hard disks (up to four of them) rather th...
Abstract: As vendors find new ways to outdo each other with their desktop NAS appliances we've watched their products get bigger, faster and heavier with more with more and more disk bays. Synology's latest DS409slim shows size isn't everything as this new four-dri...
Even with the recent firmware update, the Synology Disk Station DS409slim is still a long way from being a consumer-friendly NAS unit. Its feature set is impressive and bests even some of the best home media servers we reviewed; yet, its inability to ...
