The outer packaging of the product was appealing and well laid out with the main product featured on the front of the package which was a mirror of the rear along with specifications to the sides. A handy carry handle is also provided for the purchaser.


The internals are very well packed with thick foam braces holding the NAS and accessories in place. Speaking of accessories you get just enough to get you started including 2 sets of screws for installing 2 hard drives, 2m Cat 5e network cable, installation CD and instructions along with a power pack and kettle lead.

Perhaps our main criticism here is the instructions. The single side instruction leaflet is basic in the extreme whether this was Thecus' intent or not remains to be seen but if you are not tech savvy instructions like 'install drive' may leave those who have never done this before a little confused. Thecus assume the user is experienced enough that they will know how to install a hard drive. I'm sure many people reading this will nod their heads in agreement thinking of how many time family members have asked them to install a new hard drive in their PC.

The instructions go on to tell you to install cables - again, it is not rocket science to those familiar with installing a PC and such like but again, those who are not my be left scratching their heads despite the simple diagrams on the leaflet.

It is all very well providing a video guide and online instructions but if your router is situated away from your PC/Laptop, it becomes a chore going to and fro so we would like to have seen a better, more in-depth guide included rather than just a brief 'quick installation guide'.