The HS-251, powered by dual-core Intel Celeron 2.41 G Hz processor, was created as a silent NAS solution that allows users to enjoy files & media with no distractions, providing a perfect match for home theater enthusiasts & audiophiles looking to maximize their audiovisual experience & users who wish to constantly run their systems without any background noise. Coupled with the support of HDMI connectivity for 1080p video playback & hardware transcoding capability, the HS-251 is an ideal companion at home for multimedia entertainment. Being fanless, the HS-251 has no internal moving parts for enhanced reliability & remains clean & dust-free even after long-term usage. Modern & stylish Created for the living room with a revolutionary fanless architecture, the HS-251 features a modern set-top design that fits alongside your HDTV, game consoles & other elements of your digital lifestyle. Underneath the stylish & compact brushed metal aluminum body, the HS-251 is packed full of cutting-edge features & apps to provide day-to-day entertainment, storage, & backup needs. The HS-251 is easy to use & maintain. With its accessible layout, adding & removing drives are remarkably easy even for beginners. Enjoy the HS-251 with the intuitive QTS Powered by QNAP's new QTS's user interface, browsing the HS-251's wide range of features has never been easier. Featuring a multi-window operation with a familiar user interface, QTS makes controlling every aspect of your HS-251
- from system operations to multimedia features
- fully accessible & easy to use. QTS enables you to: Centralize your data, files & backups. Sync files across computers, tablets & mobile devices, & share files across different groups & communities. Collect, enjoy & share your large photo, music & video collections. Stream HD movies & family videos to various network players. Access, manage & enjoy all your files with your tablets & smartphones. Expand the functionality of the HS-251 by installing more than 100 apps on demand from the QNAP App Center. Build your media center & access anywhere From enjoying your media on HDTVs, smartphones & tablets to syncing files between different computers & mobile devices, the HS-251 can be depended on to be the cornerstone of all your home digital needs & becomes your personal cloud so you are always connected to your data. Take advantage of the my QNAPcloud service, which means that you can remotely access your HS-251 wherever you are. Instantly stream or share your multimedia contents & share them with your friends. Real-time & offline HD video transcoding The HS-251 is the perfect video storage center for you to store your movies & home video collection. Powered by a Dual-Core Intel 2.41 G Hz processor & 1GB DDR3L RAM, the HS-251 delivers superior on-the-fly Full HD video transcoding to convert your videos to formats that can be smoothly played on PCs, mobile devices & Smart TVs. It allows multiple devices to simultaneously view different videos stored on the HS-251. The HS-251 allows enjoying videos on multiple devices even those lack computing power & limited file format support without complicated & time-consuming file conversion. With the HS-251's offline transcoding support, if you can only connect to the Internet with limited bandwidth, you can still enjoy smooth videos by selecting a lower resolution to play the videos via File Station, Video Station, or the Qfile app for i OS & Android without affecting the HS-251's performance running other applications. Enjoy best audiovisual experience with HD Station via HDMI-out QNAP HD Station integrates the powerful XBMC v 12 media player & web browser. With HDMI connectivity, you can connect the HS-251 to a HDTV or a Hi-Fi amplifier to enjoy your rich multimedia content with the best audiovisual experience. The splendid user interface & support for 7.1 channel surround sound audio passthrough*, coupled with the powerful media transcoding capability of the HS-251, delivers smooth playback of Full HD videos for a quality home theater experience**. You can also turn your mobile devices into remote controls by installing the Qremote app or use MCE remote controls via the built-in IR receiver of the HS-251. Moreover, the HD Station supports You Tube Pairing, allowing you to select a You Tube video on your smartphone, tablet or computer & play it on HDTV via the HS-251.