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    New ASUS EEE PC D200

    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...
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    Q4 Products and Price Drops?

    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...
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    Q4 Products and Price Drops?

    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...
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    2 Drive NAS for Home Use

    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.
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    DIY FreeNAS or a 2 Drive NAS Box with Samsung Blu Ray and TV?

    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)...
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