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Allan R.

Allan R.

Joined on 01/13/02

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Review on TS-251

QNAP TS-251 2-Bay Personal Cloud NAS, Intel 2.41GHz Dual Core CPU with Media Transcoding (TS-251-US)
QNAP TS-251 2-Bay Personal Cloud NAS, Intel 2.41GHz Dual Core CPU with Media Transcoding (TS-251-US)

Pros: This is my second QNAP. My main NAS is a QNAP TS-459 Pro + which I have had for a few years. It backs up automatically to my new TS-251. I upgraded the TS-251 with 8 GB of GSkill memory (details in other thoughts) and run the TS-251 as a NAS and Media Server through Kodi. The TS-251 was far cheaper but boots faster than my older QNAP. Transfer speeds are excellent between the two systems. There is never a lag when watching movies. The QNAP web interface takes some getting used to but is very logically laid out.

Cons: Not really a con but this QNAP has two bays. I am running the TS-251 with two 3 TB in RAID 0 so if one drive fails all data is lost. I am OK with this as I depend on my TS-459 which is in RAID5 as my main storage.

Overall Review: Based on recommendations from other posts I upgraded the memory to 8 GM. The maximum memory is 8 GB although I have read others have gone up to 16 GB. The QNAP operating system is very efficient and with 8 GB the system at idle is using 9%. Memory I used: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) Laptop Memory Model F3-1600C11D-8GRSL

Easy to set up

Furmax 63 Inch Gaming Desk Y-Shaped PC Computer Table with Carbon Fiber Surface Free Mouse Pad Home Office Desk Gamer Table with Game Handle Rack Headphone Hook and Cup Holder (Black)
Furmax 63 Inch Gaming Desk Y-Shaped PC Computer Table with Carbon Fiber Surface Free Mouse Pad Home Office Desk Gamer Table with Game Handle Rack Headphone Hook and Cup Holder (Black)

Pros: 63" was big enough to put two large monitors on it. Nice real estate.

Cons: it is a little wobbly.

Overall Review: Great desk at a great price. I recommend.

Great Performer

Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000
Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000

Pros: This is a great performer. It connets quickly after log in to Windows XP and Windows 7. Did not test with Linux. Good response. Well made. Batteries last about 3+ months.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Connections with Bluetooth seem to be made after the windows login process so it will not connect as early as a normal usb mouse.