I built an all-flash NAS for the price of an empty Synolo...

What’s Happening

Okay so When a box costs more than a full computer I built an all-flash NAS for the price of an empty Synology enclosure By Karandeep Singh Published 4 minutes ago I am a Senior Author at XDA with a decade of experience covering consumer tech.

I care more about the impact of technology on people’s everyday lives than the superfluous features companies keep adding each year, which is central to my reviews and product recommendations. Sign in to your XDA account Add Us On Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap After using a NAS for a good few years, you at some point have to make a choice. (let that sink in)

You could either replace your aging NAS or keep pushing it with hardware upgrades year after year.

The Details

Just out of curiosity, I kept track of new NAS enclosures, and what surprised me the most was the price of an empty enclosure. That’s because I knew what all would go into making it a complete system with NAS-specific drives and other critical upgrades.

The figure itself wasn’t that big, but I quickly realized that for the same amount of money, I could get a lot more elsewhere. I wrapped up up with a fully working, all-flash NAS, one that is clearly faster and quieter at the same time.

Why This Matters

The branded comfort There is no denying it s powerful Pre-built NAS systems from brands like Synology still have a lot of pull, even as prices gradually move up. That’s simply because of the ease such devices offer , with mostly plug-and-play operation and a setup wizard you follow to get things running without having to worry too much. They come with a lot of features that are quite a perk, especially for first-time NAS users who might find them intimidating at first.

This is part of the broader shift happening across the tech industry right now.

The Bottom Line

They come with a lot of features that are quite a perk, especially for first-time NAS users who might find them intimidating at first. They also have the added benefit of offering a polished software experience that just works, even with the default settings.

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