QNAP’s Quad-Core, Plex-friendly, 2-Bay NAS nearly hits its Amazon low at $262.50

$262.50

Amazon is offering the QNAP 2-Bay NAS (TS-251+) for $262.47 shipped. Matched at B&H. That’s $36 off the going rate found at retailers like Adorama and is within a couple bucks of Amazon’s historic low. Sporting two bays, a 2.0GHz Quad-Core processor, and 2GB of RAM, this NAS is Plex-ready. QNAP touts its ability to transcode Plex content, helping you eliminate the need for a dedicated desktop. Ports includes 2x Ethernet, 2x USB 3.0, and 2x USB 2.0. Rated 4.2/5 stars.

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Qnap 2-Bay NAS (TS-251+) features:

• 2 x 3.5″ or 2.5″ SATA III Drive Bays
• 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron Quad-Core
• 2GB of DDR3L RAM
• 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
• 2 x USB 3.0 & 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
• RAID 0,1, and JBOD Support