Synology rolled out the DiskStation DS224+ 4 months in the past, and the NAS has so much going for it. The two-bay NAS makes use of the identical Intel Celeron J4125 that was a mainstay within the likes of the DiskStation DS920+ and DS1520+. With newer fashions just like the DiskStation DS923+ and DS723+ utilizing the Ryzen-powered R1600, it is fascinating to see the DS224+ use the older Intel {hardware}.
That mentioned, there are a number of inherent benefits to this transfer. The Celeron J4125 has an built-in GPU, and that makes it an amazing selection if you wish to use {hardware} transcoding in Plex — the Ryzen-powered NAS servers do not have this function. There is a subset of the neighborhood that wants Plex transcoding, and the DS224+ caters to these customers. Even when you do not intend to make use of that exact function, the DS224+ is nearly one of the best starter NAS obtainable immediately.
The most effective half in regards to the DS224+ is that it debuted on the identical $299 worth level as its predecessor, and for Black Friday, it’s getting a 15% low cost — you possibly can now purchase it for simply $254. That may be a implausible deal contemplating the DS224+ launched only a few months in the past, and when you’ve been interested by getting a NAS however have not performed so but, now could be the time to behave.
The DiskStation DS224+ misses out on M.2 slots or multi-Gigabit Ethernet ports, however you continue to get twin Gigabit ports and two USB 3.0 ports that allows you to join exterior arduous drives. Due to the Intel {hardware}, the DS224+ is an excellent selection if you wish to use a NAS as a Plex media server, and also you get an in depth vary of software program options that genuinely make a distinction.
It is no surprise that the DS224+ has been promoting very well following its launch, and actually, I did not assume it might be discounted for Black Friday. So the truth that you may get a brand-new DS224+ for simply $254 makes this probably the greatest offers this vacation season. And when you want arduous drives to fit into the DS224+, Seagate’s 4TB IronWolf is all the way down to $79, and the 8TB mannequin goes for simply $139.
As we’re with regards to Plex, the lifetime Plex Go is all the way down to $89.
