QNAP Turbo Station TS-233, 2GB RAM, 1x RJ-45 1000Base-T, 1x USB-A 3.0

The idea of an entry-level NAS has been around for a while but the prices and features are finally reaching where I feel like they have always needed to be. The Qnap TS-233 is the perfect setup for a family looking to back up their important files or for networked storage of files for better access for the family. If you pair the TS-233 up with two large hard drives you can use it to sync and backup your files to keep things safe while also taking advantage of RAID 1 to get at least a minimal amount of redundancy. While doing that the compact design of the TS-233 doesn’t need to be in a closet or server room, in fact for me I think the white design would look at home in your living room or home office which makes it a lot more accessible and easier to grab in an emergency.

The QNAP TS-233 is a compact, minimalist NAS that is all about easy deployment and looks for any office or home workstation. The TS-233 leverages the ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz processor along with 2 GB RAM, which isn’t the fastest processor or a high amount of RAM, but it does make up for it in the small form factor along with a relatively modest starting price.