Final Thoughts
The TS-469L is a great step up from the previous four bay models, including the QNAP TS-409U I reviewed several years ago and a TS-439U-RP, too. I had a desktop TS-409 Pro, as well, and that’s most comparable. The TS-469L is worth the upgrade, given the vastly larger amount of software available now. The TS-*69 series uses ATOM processors, as well, instead of the Marvell chipsets of yore.
It’s presently available in the $600-$700 range at our favorite retailers. I’ve seen it fully loaded with 12 TB storage (4x 3TB) for approximately double that.
ThinkComputers gives the TS-469L Network Attached Storage Device a 9 out of 10 score. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for individual feature reviews, because QTS 4.0 is a massive overhaul of the software powering this device.
Pros:
– HDMI out for HTPC-style playback!
– USB 3.0
– Dual eSATA, making the unit expandable to six drives
Cons:
– No front USB 3.0
Come sarebbe “no-front USB3”?
C’è , eccome se c’è la presa frontale USB3
Why would you want your hard drives to overheat? That’s what those stupid rubber grommets do… they uncouple the hard drive from that nice metal tray which is meant to act as a heat sink.