(Best price I found) Beelink ME Mini for $209, official site - https://beelink.sjv.io/YRo1rj
Regarding delivery (as I did wonder that!), they state: "We ship in DHL or FedEx generally, the delivery usually take 3-7 working days if customs clearance is no problem"
Beelink ME Mini NAS Written Review https://nascompares.com/review/beelink-me-mini-nas-review/
Other places I found it on offer:
Beelink ME Mini NAS $329 on Amazon US - https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-ME-Desktop-Storage-Attached/dp/B0F6SXL6VM?th=1
Beelink ME Mini $344 on AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC0xZZ6
Beelink ME Mini NAS 2TB Model $399 - https://amzn.to/43rUlty
COOL NAS UPGRADES (You might Not Know About) for DIY and Turnkey https://youtu.be/fvUqtkRnv4g
Are Chinese NAS Devices Safe? Do They Deserve Your Money and Your Data? https://nascompares.com/guide/are-chinese-nas-devices-safe-do-they-deserve-your-money-and-your-data/
Synology/QNAP versus Build Your Own NAS - https://nascompares.com/guide/build-your-own-nas-vs-buying-a-nas/
Chinese NAS brands I Recommend.
Terramaster NAS (Turnkey NAS Solution)
Amazon - https://amzn.to/4loTu3M
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olruonj
CWWK (DIY NAS Components and Accessories)
Amazon - https://amzn.to/4cpAwWB
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEJsVYp
Minisforum (WorkStation PC and NAS OS-Free NAS)
Amazon - https://amzn.to/44ksA70
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okscNDb
Aoostar (OS-Free Pre-Built NAS)
Amazon - https://amzn.to/4jpUGCf
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFj2W2p
Lincstation (UnRAID Equipped NAS Drives)
Amazon - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEeKMm1
AliExpress - https://amzn.to/426tzX6
Jonsbo (NAS Cases)
Amazon - https://amzn.to/4j5V5tR
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opirDdb
The Best DIY NAS ITX MoBo and CPU Combos (2024/2025 UPDATED) https://nascompares.com/guide/the-best-diy-nas-itx-mobo-and-cpu-combos-2024-2025-updated/
CWWK N355 DIY NAS Motherboard Review https://nascompares.com/review/cwwk-n355-diy-nas-motherboard-review/
CWWK N355 MITX NAS MoBo on AliExpress ($249) https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okbYa14
CWWK N355 MITX NAS MoBo on AliExpress ($247) https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_okbYa14
M.2 to 10GbE Adapter https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onmxwtC and Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns0aWs6Qszs
(Previous Gen) CWWK X86 P5 NVMe NAS Review https://nascompares.com/review/cwwk-x86-p5-nvme-nas-review/
M.2 to PCIe Card Slot Adapter https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEkrv0w and Review https://nascompares.com/guide/the-best-m-2-ssd-nas-you-can-buy-right-now/
CWWK Q670 Gen 5 NAS 8-Bay Board Review https://nascompares.com/review/cwwk-q670-gen-5-nas-8-bay-board-review/
Which Backup Method is Best? NAS vs Cloud vs Tape vs USB https://nascompares.com/guide/which-is-best-for-your-storage-nas-vs-cloud-vs-tape-vs-usb/
Video Chapters
00:00 - Introduction & Why This NAS Surprised Me
00:20 - First Impressions & CPU/Memory Overview
00:48 - Connectivity and Storage Features
01:12 - Price Points and SSD Quality (Crucial P3)
01:57 - Design Philosophy and Use Case Intent
02:26 - Dimensions, Ports, and Internal PSU
03:09 - Cooling Design & Noise Levels
03:30 - Rear and Front Ports Breakdown
04:05 - Network Performance Expectations
04:27 - Wi-Fi 6 Support and OS Compatibility
04:46 - Internal Cooling: Massive Heatsink Design
05:08 - SSD Mounting Orientation & Thermal Pads
05:52 - Fanless Heatsink Integration Commentary
06:14 - CPU, RAM & NVMe Slot Bandwidth
06:52 - Storage Speeds and Slot Performance
07:36 - Real-World SSD Transfer Rates
08:01 - Thermal Tests: Method and Results
08:42 - One-Hour and 24-Hour Thermal Trends
09:37 - Potential Design Improvements for Heat
10:00 - Open Case Testing & Thermal Insights
10:19 - Overall Cooling Evaluation
10:39 - Ideal Use Cases for this Device
11:11 - Noise and Power Consumption Metrics
12:22 - Idle Power Draw & Efficiency
12:44 - Max Load Power Draw and Performance
13:17 - Verdict: Performance, Thermals, Design
13:37 - Criticism: RAM Limitation and Cooling Suggestions
13:57 - Target Audience and Suitability
14:17 - Price-to-Performance Value & Final Thoughts
14:32 - Ongoing Testing Plans
14:50 - Review Wrap-Up and Link to Purchase
15:07 - Thanks for Watching & NASCompares Support
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