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I know this thing looks clunky, but has some interesting specs, including slot load DVD player, 2 SATA (RAID 1 anyone?), WiFi, Router, 6 audio outs. http://www.myasuseee.com/eee-pc-d200-media-server-with-touchscreen/ I know this is first generation and kind of a weird mix of NAS, Router...

Thanks for the quick reply. From what I have seen from this site and others, I agree with you. I think the mashups may take a generation or two to get it right at the consumer level. I still may wait for some holiday price drops, though. Can pay the two months power bill on my old Dell...

Given that many of the professional NAS players are starting to edge into the consumer/prosumer markets (QNAP/Synology/Thecus), do you guys see a flood of new consumer NAS products coming in November/December for the holiday season. It seems like the "new new thing" will be the combo...

Thecus N2200 Did you see the announcement of the Thecus N2200? Available next month at $200. I am in the same boat and trying to figure out if I go QNAP, Synology or Thecus dual bay NAS.

Synology DS209 vs. QNAP TS-239 vs. Thecus N2200 vs. ReadyNAS Duo vs. FreeNAS DIY Simplifying my last post: Looking for simple home file and media server. Min requirements: 1) 2 bay, hot swap RAID 1 diskless NAS (already have 2 750MB Seagate Barracuda) 2) Time Machine backups 3)...