I think we're just going to have to agree to disagree. I wouldn't buy these NAS products as they are specifically because I do care about these things, and they do not meet the standards I expect.
Guess it’s just a matter of how much you value your time for other matters. I like “the idea” of tinkering but I certainly don’t like the reality of having to do ongoing maintenance and improvements beyond the initial implementation. Sounds too much like work.
