Thecus M3800 Expert Reviews

The Thecus M3800 is yet another step forward for Thecus's line of robust NAS RAID drives. Using the latest low-power, high-performance AMD Geode processor, the M3800 aims to deliver a simple, yet complete, centralized home media storage solution. The ...

A unique device that combines Network Attached Storage and HD multimedia streaming capabilities

Limited format support (no MKV and MP3), exorbitant price

When we reviewed Thecus' N3200 multi-bay network attached storage box (see MacUser, 12 September, p25), we were very impressed. It was robust, easy to swap drives, worked very well and had support for Raid 5

The difference in price between the N3200 and M3800 for a 1.5TB unit is about ?230. If you make use of the ability to connect it to your TV using the HDMI output, it's worth it. But if you don't intend to do that, then go for the N3200, which remains ...

The M3800 in Thecus NAS is a multimedia server that stores your files on three hard drives of 3.5 inches (not supplied) to redistribute them on the PC network and a TV using its HDMI output. It also acts as iTunes server, BitTorrent client and FTP server...

Compatibility DLNA, UPnP and iTunes server, BitTorrent Client Integrated Support for HD video, USB and eSATA Extension,

The austere design, the price,

The M3800 is a server designed to accommodate three hard drives to read, collect and share data .

The Thecus M3800 is a solid and quiet nas . Its front draws attention, thanks to the appearance of the ip address, fanspeed, temperature and date / time .

+ scheduled on / off + + high throughput RAID 5

- streams not Xbox 360 - TV function limited

The M3800 is an excellent nas on all fronts. Unfortunately, the Thecus nas associated with a moderate media. Too bad, because when this all-in-one with 1080p would perform, we like the high price for love .