QNAP TS-100 NAS handles BitTorrent downloads, media server duties

Although QNAP was indeed one of the forerunners in getting PC-less downloads into the NAS arena, it's been a tick since the firm pumped out anything new, but those looking for a multifaceted drive have found their match. The TS-100 supports SATA drives up to 750GB is extendable to 1.5TB by an eSATA and USB 2.0 port, operates as a UPnP media server, iTunes music server, remotely accessible hard drive, and "non-stop" BitTorrent / P2P client that can keep those downloads runnin' so long as it's being fed an internet connection. Furthermore, the device sports a trendy white / silver finish, a fanless design, comes pre-loaded with the company's QGet download management software. No word just yet on price nor availability, but we're guessing it'll hit around the $300 mark when it lands.

[Michael Francis @ May 21st 2007 10:23AM]

If It supports gigabit lan, I'm buying it no (other) questions asked

[Joe Shmoe @ May 21st 2007 12:00PM]

What's the law like on this sort of product? I can't imagine that they'd avoid some sort of lawsuit for this...

[Jesse S @ May 21st 2007 1:07PM]

Torrenting isn't illegal. There are lots of legal torrents.

[Tavis Veighey @ May 21st 2007 12:24PM]

I have the TS101. I am not sure what the difference is between the TS100 and the TS101. From what I can tell, the difference s the TS100 is white, and the TS101 is black.

The TS101 does GREAT as a NAS, the gigabit network adapter can handle a large load. The automated backup feature works good.

However the BitTorrent download is sluggish, an old laptop with a USB HD downloads faster. (What I use) And the webserver is limited. (I use the aboge old laptop)

If you try to use too many of it's features at once, it will become sluggish and need to be rebooted.

[J @ May 21st 2007 2:14PM]

I can't figure out the difference either. TS-101 is great, I got one in December and put a 500GB HD in. I now download every show I miss and stream it to by Xbox360. It comes with TwonkyMedia installed as a UPnP server.

[Jeff @ May 21st 2007 1:36PM]

Wonder if it will run cooler than the 101.

[dbettes @ May 21st 2007 2:09PM]

Price is $209. Not bad if you ask me.

http://www.excaliberpc.com/QNAP_TS-100_All-in-1_Turbo_Station/TS-100/partinfo-id-579299.html

[dbettes @ May 21st 2007 2:18PM]

TS-100 : 200MHz, 32MB, 5.7MB/s (FTP) and 7.7MB/s (SAMBA)
TS-101 : 266MHz, 64MB, 11MB/s (FTP) and 12.5MB/s (SAMBA)

[Rick Lyon @ May 21st 2007 6:04PM]

I'm new to NAS, will this thing work on a mac network?

[Cybie @ May 21st 2007 9:47PM]

Dude, what about data protection? it should've had 2 disks, then I might've considered it.

[Ron @ May 21st 2007 10:47PM]

QNAP have two bay nas called TS-201, they have RAID and up to 2 TB.

[[e-mail] @ May 21st 2007 10:22PM]

Ha! I got you on this one Engadget, I knew about this some time now (months), and it has been on sale for some time now, for 209$:
http://www.excaliberpc.com/QNAP_TS-100_All-in-1_Turbo_Station/TS-100/partinfo-id-579299.html

[Cybie @ May 21st 2007 11:02PM]

Cool, thanks Ron!

[Oscar @ May 22nd 2007 2:28AM]

The price seems to be highly acceptable. Even though the speed is not fast, I still can let it on all day long without my PC on. No fan, even better. Got to put quite a few torrents in when I am away from home!!!