[B&H Photo and Video] QNAP TS-451+ 4-Bay 2GB NAS (USD)

Dec 18th, 2019 5:49 pm

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yhap2003 [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 13, 2006; 4221 posts; 469 upvotes; Markham, ON

Dec 18th, 2019 5:49 pm

QNAP TS-451+ 4-Bay 2GB NAS (USD)

Deal Link:: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... 1_nas.html
Price:: 289.99
Savings:: 100
Expiry:: December 20, 2019
Retailer:: B&H Photo and Video

All time low.

QNAP TS-451+ 4-Bay 2GB NAS

I bought one for $360 USD earlier this year (before any extra cost). Great NAS for home or small office. It’s super easy to upgrade the ram using regular laptop RAM.

Even with conversation, shipping and duty/tax to Canada, it’s cheaper than buying it local.

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Dec 18th, 2019 5:55 pm

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derrickrose: Sr. Member; Aug 19, 2012; 911 posts; 137 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2019 5:55 pm

I bought the Synology DS918+ for around $800 all in with 2 years extended warranty. Does anybody know how this compares to it?

Dec 18th, 2019 6:09 pm

#3

Capindy: Member; Mar 31, 2017; 249 posts; 234 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2019 6:09 pm

Seems like very good deal

Dec 18th, 2019 6:16 pm

#4

Uberclk: Deal Addict; Dec 3, 2005; 1817 posts; 821 upvotes; Scarborough

Dec 18th, 2019 6:16 pm

that's a good deal. bought the TS-451 (non + version) years ago for $399 and never hit that price again..

and with conversion this is similiar price point.

+2

Dec 18th, 2019 6:20 pm

#5

sharkcalgary: Member; Jul 13, 2006; 352 posts; 130 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 18th, 2019 6:20 pm

The price is good, but the reviews are a bit disappointing according to memoryexpress. Anyone has actual experience?

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX60239/Reviews

Dec 18th, 2019 6:26 pm

#6

Realrena: Deal Addict; Sep 26, 2005; 3275 posts; 230 upvotes; Markham, Ontario

Dec 18th, 2019 6:26 pm

Uberclk wrote: ↑ that's a good deal. bought the TS-451 (non + version) years ago for $399 and never hit that price again..

and with conversion this is similiar price point.

Same here. It was from Memory Express Boxing Day deal in 2015 IIRC. Been using it in my office since and been working flawlessly (Upgraded the ram to 4gb a while ago)

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Dec 18th, 2019 6:31 pm

#7

Uberclk: Deal Addict; Dec 3, 2005; 1817 posts; 821 upvotes; Scarborough

Dec 18th, 2019 6:31 pm

Realrena wrote: ↑ Same here. It was from Memory Express Boxing Day deal in 2015 IIRC. Been using it in my office since and been working flawlessly (Upgraded the ram to 4gb a while ago)

yes boxing day from memory express. upgraded the ram also. use it as media server, no problems.

Dec 18th, 2019 6:32 pm

#8

geoffs: Sr. Member; Aug 12, 2010; 746 posts; 559 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2019 6:32 pm

yhap2003 wrote: ↑ All time low.

QNAP TS-451+ 4-Bay 2GB NAS
I bought one for $360 USD earlier this year (before any extra cost). Great NAS for home or small office. It’s super easy to upgrade the ram using regular laptop RAM.

For home use: $50-100 for used i3-i5, $100 for a 2nd 4tb drive as file server; and $100 for external USB 3 drive works best.

For SOHO, this is hot!

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+1

Dec 18th, 2019 6:45 pm

#9

NoCountry4RFDer: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2013; 1952 posts; 1280 upvotes; Ottawa

Dec 18th, 2019 6:45 pm

geoffs wrote: ↑ For home use: $50-100 for used i3-i5, $100 for a 2nd 4tb drive as file server; and $100 for external USB 3 drive works best.

For SOHO, this is hot!

What's SOHO?

+1

Dec 18th, 2019 6:52 pm

#10

tavioyi: Jr. Member; Mar 19, 2009; 144 posts; 37 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2019 6:52 pm

Small Office, Home Office

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Dec 18th, 2019 7:06 pm

#11

Zhopa: Sr. Member; Jun 22, 2009; 922 posts; 261 upvotes; Kitchener

Dec 18th, 2019 7:06 pm

Did you factor energy cost?

Right now I'm in process of switching from server to NAS with raspberry Pi for all downloading needs.

But I'm cheap and trying to find some on Kijiji

Old i3-i5 uses way to power to keep running 24/7.

geoffs wrote: ↑ For home use: $50-100 for used i3-i5, $100 for a 2nd 4tb drive as file server; and $100 for external USB 3 drive works best.

For SOHO, this is hot!

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Dec 18th, 2019 7:37 pm

#12

BlackXstar: Deal Addict; Aug 20, 2011; 1036 posts; 1227 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2019 7:37 pm

NoCountry4RFDer wrote: ↑ What's SOHO?

Small Office / Home Office

Dec 18th, 2019 7:45 pm

#13

Marphyin: Deal Addict; Apr 19, 2011; 2511 posts; 2727 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 18th, 2019 7:45 pm

Seagate IronWolf 6TB NAS for $180 + tax at Amazon.ca.

Rule No.1 here: Buy first, Think afterwards.

Dec 18th, 2019 8:52 pm

#14

geoffs: Sr. Member; Aug 12, 2010; 746 posts; 559 upvotes

Dec 18th, 2019 8:52 pm

Zhopa wrote: ↑ Did you factor energy cost? Old i3-i5 uses way to power to keep running 24/7.

My AMD A4 is very low power, i3 is just a guideline. But yeah a pi (no drives) would be 31 kWh/yr; while my pc with drives is 1020 kWh/yr.

So much will the drives take on their own? even at no power for the drives won't be over $75/year in power and I find upgrading is more flexible. also can run the pc to do to a lot more tasks; albeit a pi would be nice I haven't found a free one at e-recycling depots

Zoomer $36 Plan Loyal

Dec 18th, 2019 8:56 pm

#15

wlee: Deal Fanatic; Mar 8, 2003; 9623 posts; 1753 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Dec 18th, 2019 8:56 pm

At least 4 years old, ok price if you ask me

+1

Dec 18th, 2019 9:50 pm

#16

Thundercloud: Deal Addict; Apr 17, 2005; 4724 posts; 1397 upvotes; Kitchener

Dec 18th, 2019 9:50 pm

I feel silly spending $650 on TS-453Be 10 months ago. But my old NAS died and I needed a replacement in a hurry...

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Dec 19th, 2019 1:09 am

#17

kleung21: Sr. Member; Aug 19, 2004; 883 posts; 628 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 19th, 2019 1:09 am

derrickrose wrote: ↑ I bought the Synology DS918+ for around $800 all in with 2 years extended warranty. Does anybody know how this compares to it?

Synology is more expensive. BUT, user interface and support is generally felt to be better.

IT JUST WORKS.

QNAP > FreeNAS/Xpenology.

I ran the freenas/Xpenology thing for a bit. The PC I used (Core2duo) was hot and loud. AND I was worried about failure. For my usage (critical backups); I ended up coughing up the dough for a true Synology.

Your 918+ is a great choice. Premium pricing; but good choice

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Dec 19th, 2019 6:34 am

#18

b31770: Deal Addict; Nov 22, 2012; 1293 posts; 1018 upvotes; VANCOUVER

Dec 19th, 2019 6:34 am

From what I can see, this is a 2016 model. Any concern with the end of life coming up soon? Debating about buying.

Dec 19th, 2019 6:54 am

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TransporterSD: Deal Fanatic; Aug 19, 2015; 5910 posts; 5681 upvotes; Downtown Canada

Dec 19th, 2019 6:54 am

b31770 wrote: ↑ From what I can see, this is a 2016 model. Any concern with the end of life coming up soon? Debating about buying.

Same, need one for video surveillance

Dec 19th, 2019 8:12 am

#20

Ecsta: Deal Addict; Jan 17, 2009; 2828 posts; 2693 upvotes; Toronto, Ontario

Dec 19th, 2019 8:12 am

derrickrose wrote: ↑ I bought the Synology DS918+ for around $800 all in with 2 years extended warranty. Does anybody know how this compares to it?

Your synology is way better, unless you need the money because this one is way cheaper.

I have 2 highend QNAP's at home collecting dust because i prefer to use my little Synology ds218+. So much easier to setup/maintain/etc. Set it up with auto updates and forgot it. Probably will play around with the QNAP's as they have very good hardware and specs, but in my personal experiences if you care about specs just build your own. Read the reviews on QNAP's software and features before you decide you jump ship.