CONCLUSION

   The TurboNAS TS-259 Pro+ by QNAP is simply put not only the fastest NAS server/device i have ever thoroughly tested but also the most feature-rich one which means that most home users have no reason to look this way since they will probably never use everything this device has to offer. On the other hand however thanks to its speed and features (including support for VMware and Citrix) the TS-259 Pro+ by QNAP is the ideal choice for small and medium businesses (providing of course that the 2 available drive bays are enough). Thanks to its layout, icon design and colors the web interface is still my favorite but naturally for things that have to do with taste i don't expect everyone to agree with me on that. Still although the TS-259 Pro+ is an excellent NAS server it does have a single flaw and that's the lack of support for countless IP camera models in the market something that applies with every QNAP unit i have tested to date. I did hope that with the latest 3.6.1 firmware/software update that would be resolved but that's not the case so i hope that QNAP pays a little more attention on that side of their product.

     Just like any other mid/high-end product targeted for small and medium businesses the TurboNAS TS-259 Pro+ NAS server by QNAP does not come cheap and so it currently retails at USD499.99 inside the USA (Newegg, Amazon, TigerDirect) and at around 420Euros inside the EU. That's the main reason why like i mentioned earlier the quite cheaper TS-219P II seems to be a much better mid-end solution for home users and people who don't really need the extra features and performance of the TS-259 Pro+. However regardless of target group the TurboNAS TS-259 Pro+ is a real gem in the NAS world and that's why it gets our Platinum award.

PROS

- Build Quality (Chassis/Metal Trays)
- Excellent Performance (Speed/Temperatures/Power Consumption)
- Features List
- Web Interface
- Support For VMware/Citrix/Windows Server 2008R2 Hyper-V & Failover clustering
- 2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 2 eSATA Ports
- 5 USB Ports
- HDD Tray Locks
- AES 256bit Volume Based Encryption

CONS

- Still Quite Limited Support For IP Cameras
- Price (For some)