Synology^® Disk Station DS209+ Receives the Testsieger (Test Winner) Award and Is Ranked First Among Twenty Reviewed NAS Devices on CHIP Magazine, Germany

Taipei, Taiwan—June 29, 2009—Synology^® Disk Station DS209+ was bestowed the "Testsieger (Test Winner)" award and was ranked first among twenty reviewed NAS devices after a series of review conducted by CHIP Magazine, Germany. Mr. Christoph Giese, the editor in charge of the DS209+'s review commented: "DS209+ represents a quantum leap in NAS performance."

Giese continued his review by emphasizing the DS209+'s usability for both first time users and advanced corporate users. "The informative and self-explaining user interface enables even beginners to handle the Synology NAS without difficulty," Giese reported. "The DS209+ supports Windows ADS authentication, which is a huge convenience for the IT-administrator."

Synology Disk Station's journey of honor in the CHIP Magazine can be traced back to October 2007 when DS107+ occupied the throne of the top ten chart for over eleven months. This year, the DS209+ entered this competitive review and not surprisingly, defended the title for Synology.

CHIP is a computer and communication magazine published by Hubert Burda Media in 17 countries, making it the largest circulated technology publication in Europe. CHIP Magazine, Germany, was first launched in 1978 and is one of the most prestigious magazines in Germany. Synology Disk Station has been seated on the throne of CHIP Magazine's review repeatedly for its rich applications, versatile features and good cost/performance ratio.