Pros: Easy basic setup Active development of the NAS software and packages Third party packages available Active support in the Synology Forums Ability to do advanced configuration/tweaking

Cons: None I have observed

Overall Review: If you just want a NAS for storage and no other features, this may be too much for you. I chose this one over all others because I specifically wanted the mail server, the photo station, the S3 backup option, etc. Also, I would recommend that you visit the Synology website and try the online demo of the DSM software.