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Synology EOL models and when they stop producing them - cdpage - 01-10-2023
Hey there,
I'm curious to know if Synology would continue to produce something like the DS220+ after the DS223+.
There is evidently a market for the difference. DS223+ is a downgrade for video and transcoding.
I am looking to get the 2-Bay for storing and sharing photos and videos taken with a Go pro for the most part. So I'm not sure if there is an advantage to go with the newer model or not. And at the moment the DS220+ is going up in price.
RE: Synology EOL models and when they stop producing them - ed - 01-10-2023
Yes, new 23+ series do not have a graphics chip. This means no 4k transcoding remotely. Only local use. This includes CCTV and Photos video phone backups.
Software updates are released for 10 years after release. DS220/ 720+ will not be updated after 2030.
RE: Synology EOL models and when they stop producing them - cdpage - 01-10-2023
So if I understand correctly, for my situation:
Watching Video (GoPro or otherwise) the 223+ On my TV should be fine as this is "Local" correct? (connected to the same router)
Sharing/Viewing Photos. With Synology DS file or DS photo on iPhone (or someones Apple TV), the 223+ will NOT be ok over LTE? In this case the 220+ would be better??
I'm just trying to decide which makes more sense and IF the 220+'s will even be available when the 223+ hit the market. If Viewing Photos outside of my home is going to require the 220+ then my choice is simple.
I've already purchased 2 WD Red Plus 8TB drives. and am ready to pull the trigger.
Thank you for your help.
RE: Synology EOL models and when they stop producing them - ed - 01-12-2023
You can access photos from any of these NAS over LTE. Any videos among those photos you taken with phone will not work over LTE unless you get DS220+ or other Celeron NAS.
Local use (LAN, same home network WIFI) will work with any NAS.
I hope this helps.