Joe D

I have always had a passion for everything computing. In early 2000, I decided to take my passion to the web. Thus, C.O.D. was born. Through the years we have made many great friends at C.O.D. and hope to continue our journey for years to come.

ASUSTOR Releases Enterprise-Level Rackmount NAS

Asustor Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, today announced the release of four new enterprise-level 1U and 2U rackmount NAS devices. These new devices consist of the four drive bay AS-604RS and AS-604RD models and the nine drive bay AS-609RS and AS-609RD models. All devices come equipped with the Intel® Atom™ 2.13 GHz dual-core processor which combines supercharged performance with low power consumption. Furthermore, all devices are verified as VMware, Citrix and Hyper-V ready, providing businesses with a flexible and cost-efficient virtual storage solution.

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QNAP TS-669 PRO Review

The increased demand for affordable storage has strengthened the NAS market and companies like QNAP plan on taking full advantage of it. QNAP has been building some of the best NAS available on the market today and the introduction of the QNAP TS-669PRO is their idea of the middle ground for the SMB or… folks like me.

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Drobo 5N Now Shipping

More Advanced and Speedy Networked Drobo Further Extends New Product Family and Technologies The Industry’s First Networked Storage with Advanced SSD and Tiering Support and Enterprise-Grade Data Protection Features, The New Drobo 5N Delivers Easy, Affordable Capacity and Performance for the Connected Home or Small Office SAN JOSE, CA – January 16, 2013 – Drobo, makers of award-winning data storage …

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Thecus® Volume Expansion, For Massive Volume

Thecus® dynamic Volume Expansion is a revolutionary breakthrough in the storage industry. Serious data users have the option to expand their storage capacity with the use of a 10GbE switch. The concept of volume expansion straightforward, a max of eight target devices can be intertwined for a massive volume. Enable Volume Expansion Note in order to access volume expansion, 10GbE …

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QNAP Adds Digital TV Recording and Resource Sharing for its Turbo NAS Lineup

QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of TV Station, extending Turbo NAS users’ multimedia experience to online TV watching, recording, and playback. Only requiring simple steps to install a DVB-T USB TV tuner on the Turbo NAS, the TV Station provides an economical option to record digital TV programs and share live or recorded contents with multiple members simultaneously. Live and …

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ADATA’s XPG DRAM Modules Receive a Facelift

ADATA™ Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash storage application products, today announced the launch of an improved heat sink for the company’s popular line of XPG™ DRAM modules. The reconfigured components combine style and technology to create a newer and cooler approach to maintaining stability in demanding computer systems. The innovative engineering and unique appearance …

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ASUSTOR Unveils New Apps and Enhancements

Asustor Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, today announced the release of three new NAS Apps for its well-received AS 6 Series NAS devices. These new Apps consist of Symantec Backup Exec's RALUS, an acclaimed backup solution, Dropbox, a popular cloud storage and sync service and DVBLink TV Server, a digital television App. Additionally, two of Asustor's existing Apps are being upgraded with advanced features and enhancements. Download Center now features the new and convenient Smart Download Folder function. Its mobile App, AiDownload, has added a push notification function and is now available for both iOS and Android. Not to be outdone, the Surveillance Center App now boasts added Daylight Saving Time adjustments along with full compatibility with Panasonic's BB and BL camera lines. Interested users may begin enjoying these new Apps and upgrades by downloading them through Asustor's App Central.

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Olive unveils new line of amplified HD Music Systems and smart Music OS

Leading HD Music Server manufacturer Olive Media Inc.® today announced a new line of amplified HD Music Systems and the next generation of its audiophile 6HD Music Server. The new 4HD and 5HD Music Systems draw upon Olive’s long-standing audio engineering excellence, featuring 32-bit/384kHz TI Burr-Brown Digital-to-Analog Converters and dual HD amplifiers to deliver breathtaking sound directly to your speakers. …

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QNAP Releases New Turbo NAS V3.8 Firmware with Support for Windows 8 and Levels up Multimedia Applications

QNAP Systems, Inc. today announced new Turbo NAS V3.8 firmware; which incorporates sought-after improvements to Turbo NAS multimedia applications and new business features. New features of Turbo NAS V3.8 firmware include support for Windows® 8, improvements in Turbo NAS multimedia capabilities, the addition of Surveillance Station Pro, and proxy client for flexible yet secure Internet access in business environments. Firmware …

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