Why are NAS devices so expensive

[stevech]

Massively more capable,

What software do you use that has most of the features found in Synology/QNAP operating systems (beyond just file sharing). FreeNAS has some, but far fewer than NAS products.

 

[azazel1024]

Windows 8. Synctoy, task scheduler, calibre server, itunes, iTunes updater, IIS, RDP, WinSCP, WOL of other machines on my network through the server probably some other things if I think about it long enough. Some of those features are found on Synology/QNAP operating systems, but a number of them are not possible.

Also SMB3 with SMB Multichannel.

 

[Samir]

Like any dedicated devices, you get what you pay for. Stability and reliability aren't cheap (especially these days), so a lot of it is a supply and demand thing too. Why charge less when people pay more?

 

[stevech]

For me, the DS212 was about $200 diskless. I had one 2TB to use, and shopped/bought the 2nd.
Free software upgrades.
Lots of free sophisticated apps, for desktops, tablets, smart phones.
Very nice backup and time backup/versioning tools with simple UI.

Very good value in my case.