QNAP^® Systems, Inc. today announced  that its recently released Turbo NAS TS-x69L series, available in 2, 4, 5, 6, 8-drive configurations, can now utilize  its built-in HDMI port and new HD Station feature, turning the Turbo NAS into a comprehensive media player, allowing  users to enjoy high-definition videos, pictures, music, and more right on the  big screen TV in the comfort of home.         

“This amazing new  HD Station feature is provided free of charge. Users now can easily enjoy a Full  HD experience at home just by connecting the Turbo NAS with an HDMI cable to  a big screen TV,” said Jason Hsu, product manager of QNAP. The new HD Station,  in conjunction with the intuitive XBMC media player, allows users to easily enjoy  movies, home videos, photos, and music collections using the Turbo NAS at home.         

“In addition to  enjoying movies or photos, additional features are included with the HD  Station, including Google Chrome and YouTube, to enrich home entertainment,”  added Hsu. Users can surf the Internet and enjoy YouTube contents on TV right  from the comfort of the sofa. The HD Station makes the Turbo NAS a versatile  multimedia hub, bringing forth rich entertainment options to everyday  life".         

The HD Station supports various remote control  options for controlling playback on the Turbo NAS, including QNAP IR remote control, USB wireless keyboard  and mouse, or MCE-compatible remote controls. In addition, handy remote control apps are provided for users to  use their mobile devices as a remote control for HD Station, including the Qremote  app that is available for iOS^® mobile devices, and the official XBMC Remote app for iOS^® and Android^™ devices. Whether a physical gadget or a mobile app, users can enjoy full flexibility in choosing a  remote control that fits their needs for enjoying the HD Station.         

TS-x69L  series Turbo NAS are designed to fulfill the needs of home office users as a reliable  cross-platform networked storage and file sharing solution. In addition to the  newly introduced HD Station for home entertainment, the series also provide cross-platform  file sharing; centralized storage and backup center for Windows^®,  Mac^®, and Linux/UNIX users; IP video surveillance solution to  safeguard home environment with the compatibility with over 1,400 IP cameras;  multimedia content sharing with DLNA compliant devices; various applications  for storing and sharing music, photos, and videos over the Internet, and the  cloud-friendly service MyCloudNAS that provides quick setup and helps users  access the NAS in several convenient ways, including via the web browsers and  mobile devices.         

Moreover,  QNAP enriches home entertainment with the TV Station and Website Subscription Service, enabling users to enjoy ultra video experience  at home. The TV Station extends Turbo NAS users’ multimedia experience to digital TV watching,  recording, and playback on browsers with easy installation of a DVB-T USB TV tuner.         

The Download Station's Website Subscription function, HappyGet, available in  Google Chrome Web Store as an add-on, helps easily back up online videos to the Turbo NAS, and supports music playlist, all within the Chrome web browser. It also  includes HappyCut function to easily make ringtones for iOS^® and  Android^™ devices by choosing a song and cutting it at a desired  length. “The introduction  of HD Station and the support of TV Station and HappyGet are our commitment to  bringing forth the new era for home  entertainment and the best NAS  products to home users,” commented Hsu.         

The Turbo  NAS system installation has become extremely easy with the Auto Setup option.  As more and more laptops come without a CD/DVD drive, the Turbo NAS system  setup now can be done without a CD. Simply visit the web setup portal http://start.qnap.com to get started. Step  by step instructions are available for Windows^™, Mac^®, and Linux users to  easily finish system setup process.

Availability:

The TS-269L,  TS-469L, TS-569L, TS-669L and TS-869L are currently shipping. The HD Station is  available for the complete Turbo NAS TS-x69 series, with firmware 3.8.1 or  newer.         

Learn more about the  full QNAP Turbo NAS  lineup, including where to buy, at www.qnap.com.         

For more  information about the HD Station, please visit http://www.qnap.com/hdstation