Synology BeeStation Review - "EASY MODE" NAS Drive?

[@Bfbbfbfk]

Synology has finally started to design a more advanced UI for users... This is the biggest improvement I've seen.

[@CarlRyds]

That LAN switch definitely needs to be on by default. I like the UI design, I hope Synology take some of the ideas for DSM 8 from BSM

[@Lilrock2033]

I bought a beestation last week and let me tell you its simple and easy to use! No fuss no muss and i was up and backing up all my desktops in the house within minutes!

[@Lilrock2033]

@@farhan-app no regrets here, I'm getting used to the beestation Dropbox feature. It's so convenient to drop pictures and files and be able to use them on other desktops and laptops.

[@SBCDude]

Man, how you re able to produce so much content? I really like your reviews.

[@nascompares]

Thanks for the kind words. It's not just me. NASCompares in is made of 2 people, me and Eddie (Eddie the Web Guy). I'm not saying we don't work our butts off, but because there are 2 of us, it means we can do more and delicate the jobs in a way most solo operations can't. Plus, we have this KZbin channel, the NASCompares website and all the support services we offer. It's fun, but yeah, lot'a work!

[@wizsc]

Nascompares ez the way to go when searching for a NAS. Also they helped me several times via email. 👍👍👍

[@OperationDx1]

If one has any interest in a NAS I would highly recommend getting a NAS with removable storage. When this fails and it will fail and have no understanding about how to get it working again which is not easy. It's a waste of money you could have put money into a two bay. Under constant power it will fail in 3 to 5 years so never use it as a backup for important files. It's best use case is to swap files between computers or for short term storage of unimportant files.

[@andy.3407]

They could have put in a couple of 4tb ssd drives and a 2.5tb. LAN and local file share on by default. The cost might go up. But better for a beginner

[@velodyneman]

Can you swap out the spinning drive for an SSD?

[@TheJLMDT]

When is this coming to the US? Would definitely buy this for Mother's Day if it's available. Lot of old photos I could load here for my parents

[@passageunlocked]

After syncing with Dropbox can you disconnect DropBox and keep the local files on the drive?

[@Carson1337x]

Hello, Thank you for the review, but i was curious about can it split to 4 1TB for 4 users to access? or is there other way to invite user then limit the stroage space

[@MarcusSekonda]

any mention of a UK release date? Or just wait for it to appear on Amazon?

[@ccdd24]

if i put video and audio files on this unit can i access them with an nvidia shield pro

[@justinlau3740]

Love your reviews guys! What happens when it comes time to expand? 4Tb might not be enough

[@nascompares]

*pssst* Google BeeStation HDD Upgrade for the vid and article... I said nothing! *runs off*

[@justinlau3740]

wink wink!@@nascompares

[@nascompares]

*finger guns*

[@Cowicide]

KZbin hasn't been updating me of your new videos. I had to search you out to make sure you still existed! Not sure what's going on with Google doing that to you.

[@adambrown6930]

Why does the software look identical to Google Drive?

[@KKop]

I f I buy this and use it for a while, how hard/easy is it to transfer data when I later decide to upgrade to a multi-bay Synology NAS?

[@nascompares]

At the moment, it's only gonna be possible via SMB locally. I'm positive Synology are going to double down on BSM/BeeStation and allow things to be more streamlined eventually, as the backup and sync services it uses are build on Cloud sync and Hyper Backup (says so if you break apart the .pst file online). So, today, SMB network only. But down the line, it will definitely be easier. Plus, otherwise you can always use Synology C2 and transfer

[@ashtonwoodturnings225]

Cant seem to find them for sale in my area uk

[@nascompares]

Should be live and for sale next week (from what I am told, anyway).

[@ashtonwoodturnings225]

@@nascomparesThank you

[@regwatson2017]

If this was 8tb I would have bought it and happily not had the hassle of spending so much time learning how to use a NAS

[@IraQNid]

The lack o a SSD in the NAS isn't the real reason that the system slows down when too many people are trying to access it. NAS machines have existed for decades prior to the invention of Solid State Drives. The real issue is the speed of the hard drive itself. Probably also the computer hardware inside.

[@johnnada.]

I’ve watched your other videos on this product. What I’m still wondering (before I finish this video) is what happens if this unit is destroyed or stolen, is there another backup option, or is this beestation the only place that all your data lives?

[@johnnada.]

11:45 ok usb or cloud…

[@UKCG_2]

I’m still watching the video, but my gut says, “it depends on how you use it.” If you park the one and only copy of your file on it, and it gets lost or stolen, you’re out of luck. But the same is true for any other hard drive or NAS on the market. I suspect the biggest differentiator is its easy-of-use, particularly for non-IT customers.

[@johnnada.]

41:53 raid & mirroring

[@johnnada.]

can users essentially create a sort of offsite backup on someone else’s station using granted space? last I looked this info wasn’t available - I’m literally asking for a friend who will be interested in this aside from my own household

[@UKCG_2]

@@johnnada.Yes, but I wouldn’t recommend it. You have to skillfully create a communications pathway from one user to another without compromising both party’s security. I’d recommend picking up one of these NAS units instead.

[@paulbritton1436]

Should have had 2.5gbe

[@CoolStuff..]

cool

[@nascompares]

Cheers!

[@PropMoneyStacks]

no dsm must have account lan not on by default i will pass

[@nascompares]

Ouch!