ReadyNas Duo vs DS209

[phizzman]

Thecus N2200?

I've been looking thru forums, reviews, etc. and it seems like the Duo's reliability is inconsistent.. By that I mean if you get a good one- no problems, but if you don't - you're in trouble. Based on that and becuase my HD's are not compatible I have eliminated it.

But now there is a new wrinkle. I think Thecus is considered a second tier manuf, but I am looking at the n2200. I know it is brand new but any thoughts? It's hot swappable and provantage has it for $185.

http://www.thecus.com/products_spec.php?cid=12&pid=178&set_language=english

I'm considering it mostly for budget reasons. The DS209 is still the leader in my decision process.

 

[claykin]

Definitely DS209. Thecus is not nearly as polished. Check their forums. Very quiet by comparison.

 

[phizzman]

I tend to research things to death and I am looking to make this purchase at the end of this week, beginning of next week. I just notice the QNAP TS-210 announcement on the front page of smallnetbuilder. it seems pretty comparable to the dS209 in price and features. I have heard hear and elsewhere that QNAP is better. another thing to evaluate.