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Conclusion

All the functions of your server combined with a lower power consumption, good-looking design and silent operation – could you ask for more?

Why pick a NAS?
We are asked time and again whether a NAS is really worth the money, but most of those who ask do not consider all the extra features besides the hardware you actually get with a NAS, so the answer is absolutely yes! Unless you love to tinker with the setup, it is certainly worth considering.

The standard user may not be able to utilize more than perhaps 30% of the possibilities a NAS provides, but I personally used it for: safe storage of photos, streaming for my iPhone, external hard drive and hosting a website. To do all that with a home server would take much longer than it did with a NAS.

Where does Synology 209II+ stand in relation to competitors?
With 209II+, Synology has planted itself firmly in the market for smaller NAS devices for home use and smaller offices. With this NAS you get a user friendly interface, security in the form of encryption, stability in the form of a thoroughly tested solution and a speed that is comparable with other NAS devices.

One thing to keep in mind is that the price of this small box is some 50% more than what an Atom system would cost, but if you do not want to spend weeks installing, fine-tuning and buying software (which some of course love to do) to get some of the functions Synology offers with a single click, you have to consider whether it might just be easier to buy a NAS.    

Pros:
The software solution
Performance in relation to Synology’s promise
Simple installation
Power consumption

Cons:
No manual (included on the CD)

Construction:	4,5 / 5
Software:	5 / 5
Innovation:	4 / 5
Price:	4 / 5
Accessories:	4 / 5
Performance:	5 / 5
Overall:	4,5 / 5