Dual-bay NAS for home users on a budget. What will it take for mainstream audiences to adopt network-attached storage servers within the home? We've seen manufacturers attempt to lure consumers with various strategies in recent months - ranging from simple, single-drive solutions to fanless units aimed at the living room - but maybe the answer is more obvious: NAS servers need to be more affordable.

Proposing that price really is key, Thecus is hoping to strike the right notes with the newly released dual-bay N2310. Launched with an MSRP or £120 - almost half the price of the existing N2560 - the N2310 touts "best-in-class value" and is aimed squarely at individuals or small offices looking for simplicity and capable performance from a well-known brand.

It's an area of the market that's becoming increasingly competitive, and Thecus is up against stern competition from the likes of Buffalo's LinkStation 421DE (£85) and Shuttle's Omninas KD20 (£120), to name but a few.