We first got a glimpse of the QNAP NMP-1000 at CeBIT back in March. The device, which has just now been released to the public, provides four essential duties: 1) playback of stored media from its 3.5-inch SATA HDD to a TV; 2) a central location for networked PCs to send their shared media; 3) easy access to online media from sites like YouTube and Flickr; 4) automatic network PC backups. The best way to think of the NMP-1000 is that it’s a 1080p HD capable digital media adapter with NAS capabilities which can play nice with Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs. Unfortnately, the price remains a mystery since it’s not listed on any of the partner websites at the moment (will update once the device makes an appearance). MORE »

If you’re in the market for an all around kick-butt 4-bay NAS server, make sure to check out QNAP’s latest model, the TS-419P ($599). The QNAP TS-419P supports both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives (hot-swappable) and the company’s new AJAX powered browser manager (with support for 50 languages) that makes easy work of configuring and maintaining your server. Like previous QNAP NAS products, the TS-419P is designed to work in a mixed network Windows, Mac, Linux PC environment and can function as a web, file, print, ftp, surveillance (records IP webcam video at 30fps in MPEG-4 with 2-way audio support), and DLNA / UPnP (TwonkyMedia) media server. MORE »

It was just earlier this month when a friend asked me if I knew of any 6 or 8-bay NAS servers that I would recommend for his ever expanding media collection. Of course, QNAP came to the top of the list. I ended up recommending the 3.5-inch SATA, 8-bay, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz TS-809 (street $1,699). As of today, I can now suggest another capable system, but one that consumes up to 60% less energy to operate. QNAP has thoughtfully equipped its new  SS-839 with an Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz processor, 2GB DDR2 memory, 8 hot-swap bays, 2 eSATA ports, 5 USB ports, and 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports. In fact, QNAP claims the SS-839 only sips 34W of power when fully loaded with 8 drives. Mind you, the QNAP SS-839 is also a full-fledge DLNA / UPnP / iTunes music server and is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux PC systems. MORE »

Think: compact, power-efficient, and fully loaded. The new QNAP SS-439 Pro Turbo NAS is a leaner version of its popular selling big brothers, but without the bloat. Highlights include: 18W power consumption, 1GB of memory, a 1.6Ghz Intel Atom N270 processor, 4 hot-swap bays, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x eSATA ports, RAID 0/1/5/6/5+ options, Wake on LAN, UPnP media server, Gigabit Ethernet, and plenty more. Just bring the 2.5-inch SATA drives and you’re good to go. The full press release is attached below. MORE »

It looks like products like the Popcorn Hour Networked Media Tank and the Mvix Media Players have some new competition. QNAP debuted their forthcoming NMP1000 Network Media Player at CeBIT. As one would expect, the device is capable of playing a variety of media content (including HD), it can stream and playback media from network servers, offers a nicely designed 10-foot TV interface, includes HDMI 1.3 / component / composite / S-Video outputs, Gigabit Ethernet, and room inside for a 3.5-inch SATA drive. The NMP1000 is powered by Sigma Designs SMP8635 processor and also includes an eSATA port – along side 2 x USB 2.0 ports – for additional storage options. Price: TBD | Availability: should be out this April. Engadget has a nice pic gallery of the product including some interface shots.

QNAP has had a steady stream on new NAS products in the past few months and today they are announcing the addition of the TS-439 Pro Turbo NAS. The TS-439 is essentially a smaller version of the TS-639 they launched last month and an improvement over their TS-509 in terms processing power. QNAP states that the TS-439 is the “World’s first 4-bay Intel Atom-based NAS” on the market. So, if you’re in the market for a powerful and energy-efficient NAS, the TS-439 Pro Turbo NAS might be one to consider to handle SOHO storage / web serving duties or home media serving. Product highlights: RAID 0/ 1/ 5/ 6/ 5+Spare, JBOD, online RAID capacity expansion, online RAID level migration, cross-platform file sharing, AES 256-bit volume-based encryption, and support for software expansion modules. MORE »

For those looking for an enterprise strength home server that offers the ultimate in storage expandability in a compact enclosure, check out QNAP’s latest RAID configurable beast with full on 256-bit data encryption and Load Balancing. Honestly, this is probably overkill for the majority of homes, but if you’re intent on collecting a ginormous media collection of Blu-ray / DVD movie rips, lossless audio, and hi-res photos that will be served around the home to multiple computers, then the QNAP TS-639 might just be for you. Attached below is the press release with more details to whet your appetite and a video showcase produced by QNAP. MORE »

The leading storage solution provider QNAP Systems, Inc. today announced the new 5-bay TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS, the new generation all-in-one NAS server for SMB and enterprises. Powered by Intel Celeron 1.6GHz CPU, 1GB DDRII memory, the TS-509 Pro delivers superior performance for multiple business applications and intensive concurrent data access. The Linux OS and applications of the NAS are embedded in the flash DOM that higher stability is guaranteed. Moreover, the dual Gigabit LAN ports can be configured as Failover, Load balancing, or serving two different subnets which enables more deployment options in a business network environment. With versatile server features, best-in-class RAID data protection, and rock-solid hot swappable hard drive design, the TS-509 Pro brings business nowadays a truly new experience of instant data access and sharing, a protected mass storage, value-plus server features at the lowest maintenance cost. MORE »

The leading network attached storage (NAS) provider QNAP Systems, Inc. today announced to support new applications Surveillance Station and QPKG software package platform on its Turbo NAS series (TS-109/ 209/ 409). QNAP NAS users can now upgrade the server firmware to version 2.1.0 or later to experience these new applications on NAS. The Surveillance Station is developed by the rock-solid network surveillance technology of QNAP to bring users truly secure IP-based surveillance system. Users can record the video of the up to two IP cameras to the QNAP NAS without using a PC. The live audio and video monitoring, playback, and camera configuration can all be carried out by the IE browser over the Internet. The QPKG is a convenient platform developed by QNAP to enable users to install lots of useful software applications, including IPKG software developed from the users and community worldwide, e.g. MLDonkey, SlimServer, and Joomla! By a few simple clicks and uploading on the user-friendly GUI, all these applications can be installed. There is no need to go through the hassles of any complicated programming. With this fascinating feature, users can explore infinite possibilities and exciting applications on their compact-sized yet powerful QNAP NAS! MORE »