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Testseek.co.uk have collected 43 expert reviews of the Synology DiskStation DS214SE Special Edition 2-bay USB2 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Synology DiskStation DS214SE Special Edition 2-bay USB2.
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The editors liked

  • Well known manufacturer
  • Intuitive GUI
  • Good level of performance for the price
  • Simple
  • No thrills specification
  • The Synology Disk Station DS214se has a robust operating system and a vast amount of applications to offer anything you'd need. The server is also fast
  • And it's very affordable
  • Competitively priced
  • Small and easy to hide away
  • DSM 5.0 is simple but powerful
  • Impressively low price
  • Synology DSM 4.3 software
  • Decent performance
  • Provided you have realistic expectations
  • Very quiet
  • Low power draw

The editors didn't like

  • RAID arrays will take slightly longer to build
  • The server doesn't have enough power to handle multiple heavy tasks at the same time
  • And it doesn't support USB 3.0. Servicing the internal drive requires opening the its chassis
  • Physical design is a bit tired
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  Published: 2014-05-31, Author: Sean , review by: decryptedtech.com

  • The Synology DS214SE looks to be a solid build so far. We are a little concerned about the CPU speed and memory in the system simply because we are used to much more powerful devices. With the expected workload a home based NAS should generate these two i...

 
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  Published: 2014-05-12, Author: Floris , review by: funkykit.com

  • Ethernet cable included, Low price, DSM 5.0, Lots of packages to install
  • No 2.5″ drive holder included, Opening/loading files/programs a bit slow (Slow CPU),  I do not recommend to use the NAS simultaneously with multiple users. (You will lose a lot of performance because of the slow CPU), Final Words, The Synology DS214se i
  • The Synology DS214se is a great entry level NAS, for people who want a NAS for a low price, have lots of options and is easy to use. Although the CPU is a bit slow to do heavy multitasking or heavy file transfers, you can not really complain because it i...

 
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  Published: 2014-05-06, Author: crmaris , review by: techpowerup.com

  • Abstract:  We would like to thank Synology for supplying the review sample. Contrary to popular belief, NAS boxes don't have to be expensive to be fully featured and functional, especially since most models run the same operating system as their high-end siblings. ...

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  Published: 2014-04-29, Author: Dong , review by: cnet.com

  • The Synology Disk Station DS214se has a robust operating system and a vast amount of applications to offer anything you'd need. The server is also fast, and it's very affordable
  • The server doesn't have enough power to handle multiple heavy tasks at the same time, and it doesn't support USB 3.0. Servicing the internal drive requires opening the its chassis
  • The budget-minded Synology Disk Station DS214se is an excellent choice for home with casual backup, media-streaming, and data-sharing needs....

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  Published: 2013-12-08, review by: storagereview.com

  • Unbeatable price, Easy to set up, Transfer speeds exceeds Synology's performance figures
  • Entry CPU and RAM limits DS214se to light usage profiles
  • The DS214se is definitely a budget-friendly option, costing approximately $50 less than the DS213j. That reduction in price comes with a loss in performance specifications with its 256MB of RAM and 800MHz single core processor versus the 512MB and 1.2...

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  Published: 2013-11-11, Author: Craig , review by: smallnetbuilder.com

  • Very aggressive price (for Synology), Runs full suite of DSM 4.3 applications, Mobile Apps for iOS and Android, iSCSI target support
  • No USB 3.0 ports, 2.5" drives require optional ($) adapter, Drives not hot swappable
  • RAID 1 NASes are for folks who want a bit more insurance against inevitable drive failure. With a single bay NAS, you'll be without your data until you replace the drive and restore from your backup. But with RAID 1, you can keep on going while the volume...

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  Published: 2014-04-30, Author: Dong , review by: cnet.com.au

  • The Synology Disk Station DS214se has a robust operating system and a vast amount of applications to offer anything you'd need. The server is also fast, and it's very affordable
  • The server doesn't have enough power to handle multiple heavy tasks at the same time, and it doesn't support USB 3.0. Servicing the internal drive requires opening the its chassis
  • The budget-minded Synology Disk Station DS214se is an excellent choice for home with casual backup, media-streaming, and data-sharing needs....

 
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  Published: 2014-05-21, Author: David , review by: qloudea.com

  • Synology DS214se un servidor NAS específico para hogares por un precio inferior a 140€ y con un rendimiento que cumple con lo que promete...

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  Published: 2014-07-21, Author: L'équipe , review by: Cnetfrance.fr

  • système d'exploitation robuste, vaste choix d'applications, rapidité, prix.
  • puissance qui limite le nombre de tâches en simultanées, USB 2.0 et non pas USB 3.0

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  Published: 2014-03-31, Author: Lundi , review by: 59hardware.net

  • Consommation faible, DSM 5 idéal pour les particuliers
  • Le côté "expert" moins présent
  • Avec le DS214se, Synology frappe, une fois de plus, un grand coup car il marquera à coup sûr la gamme des NAS deux baies disponibles à moins de cent cinquante euros. Cette catégorie économique étant favorablement représentée en majorité par D-Link avec s...

 
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