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    The Better 2-Bay NAS: D-Link DNS-323 vs. Thecus N2100

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Timb, Aug 17, 2007.

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    Timb Notebook Enthusiast

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    DNS-323: http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=509

    N2100: http://www.thecus.com/products_over.php?cid=1&pid=1

    so! which is the better nas?! and let's ignore price for the minute


    my situation:

    two notebooks connecting to a wireless network via a d-link dir-655 gigabit & draft n router. i need the nas to be a backup of all data from said notebooks. i need the nas to be the primary store for all photos, music and video. i use itunes, but will probably not use the itunes server function on either nas as i need to sync all music with an ipod for each notebook. the nas will use 500gb drives in raid1. i think that's about it.

    which one should i go for!??!
     
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    lol. too big. i'm in the uk at the moment, and i'll be shipping all this kit back to south africa in december. that's why i'm looking into a small nas. otherwise i'd convert my current pc into a server-type-thingy.
     
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    also, i'm a sucker for aesthetics. the dns-323 & n2100 are quite nice looking. in fact i'm swaying towards the n2100 'cus i can get it in white and it'll match the router! :eek:
     
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    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I like the DLINK better because it is also a print server. Iv never heard of Thecus which also is a factor.

    The N2100 seems to be more powerful especially with dual gigabit. However I dont think it will be used that much while the print server functionality of the DLINK is actually quite useful. Not to mention the DLINK seems cheaper.

    edit: Here are two reviews from one site on both the enclosures:

    http://www.trustedreviews.com/networking/review/2006/11/20/D-Link-DNS-323/p1

    http://www.trustedreviews.com/networking/review/2006/03/06/Thecus-YES-box-N2100/p1
     
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    i think the thecus has a print server too. now i'm doubting myself. i better double check. otherwise that makes the choice a lot easier. i want a print server...
     
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    yup. they both have print server. although it looks like neither will work with my current printer :(
     
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