Test : Synology DS508
by Christophe Noël
Published on June 16, 2008
A high end price!
The DS508 was put on the market for a price of 899 € taxes included. This is high, but finally in line with the product type. The Thecus N5200B Pro which it rivals costs around 779 € taxes included (829 € for the 4 port switch version). Given that the DS508 has just recently arrived on the market, its price should leave a bit of leeway for future reductions.
Here is a table comparing the prices of the main models on the market (keep in mind that only the Thecus has 5 bays), to which we have added that of the drives in order to have the real final cost of these solutions.
The price of the hard drives is calculated based on the following averages:
Concerning the choice of drives, do not hesitate to consult the available compatibility lists here or here.
