The Subscription Trap You're In
You're paying A$20/month for 200GB iCloud
What it costs you: A$240/year × 5 years = A$1,200
✓ UGREEN NAS Solution:
UGREEN NAS: A$499 one-time for 18TB+
💰 Save A$701 over 5 years
Your family photos are on Apple's servers
What it costs you: Zero control. One hack = 10 years of memories gone.
✓ UGREEN NAS Solution:
NAS keeps data in YOUR home, encrypted
💰 Priceless peace of mind
Internet down? Can't access your files.
What it costs you: Lost productivity during outages
✓ UGREEN NAS Solution:
NAS works offline via LAN
💰 Always accessible
Uploading 4K video takes hours
What it costs you: Wasted time waiting for uploads
✓ UGREEN NAS Solution:
NAS: Instant transfer at 125MB/s
💰 100x faster
NAS vs Cloud Storage: The Brutal Math
| Feature | UGREEN NAS | Cloud Storage | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | A$0/month after purchase | A$15-50/month forever | Save A$180-600/year |
| 5-Year Total Cost | A$499 (one-time) | A$900-3,000 | Save A$400-2,500 |
| Storage Capacity | Up to 144TB (expandable) | 200GB-2TB typical | 72x more storage |
| Upload Speed | Instant (LAN: 1Gbps) | Limited by internet (5-20Mbps) | 50-200x faster |
| Download Speed | Instant (LAN: 1Gbps) | Limited by internet | Stream 4K instantly |
| Privacy | Your data stays home | Stored on company servers | You own your data |
| Data Access | Works during internet outages | Requires internet always | Always accessible |
| File Sharing | Unlimited users, no restrictions | Limited by plan | Share with family freely |
| Media Streaming | Built-in Plex server | Not designed for streaming | Your personal Netflix |
| Automatic Backup | All devices, automatic | Manual or limited | Set and forget |
Bottom Line: Save A$400-2,500 over 5 years + Own your data forever
Who's This For? (Probably You)
Photographer/Videographer
Storage needs: 50-200GB per shoot
Problem: Cloud storage too slow and expensive
Solution: 18TB NAS + instant LAN transfer
💰 ROI: Pays for itself in 3 months
Family (4+ people)
Storage needs: Photos, videos, documents
Problem: Paying for 4 separate iCloud accounts
Solution: One NAS for entire family
💰 ROI: Save A$960/year
Home Media Server
Storage needs: Movies, TV shows, music
Problem: Netflix + Disney+ + Spotify = A$50/month
Solution: NAS with Plex = your own Netflix
💰 ROI: Save A$600/year
Small Business
Storage needs: Client files, backups
Problem: Dropbox Business costs A$30/user/month
Solution: NAS for entire team
💰 ROI: Save A$3,600/year (10 users)
Choose Your NAS (Australia Pricing)
DXP2800
Individuals, couples
Price
A$499
One-time payment
Bays: 2-Bay
Max Storage: 36TB
Speed: 1Gbps
- Intel N100
- 8GB RAM
- Dual 2.5GbE
- Hardware transcoding
"Yeah, But..."
Every objection you're thinking right now, answered:
❌ "Isn't this complicated to set up?"
✓ Answer: No. UGREEN UGOS is simpler than setting up a printer. 5-minute setup via app.
📊 Proof: 4.8★ average rating - "Easier than I expected"
❌ "What if the NAS fails?"
✓ Answer: RAID protection + automatic backups. Data survives drive failure.
📊 Proof: 2-year warranty + Australian support
❌ "Can I access files outside my home?"
✓ Answer: Yes. Remote access via UGREEN app or web browser. Secure encrypted connection.
📊 Proof: Works on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows
❌ "What about power outages?"
✓ Answer: Optional UPS backup. Plus, cloud has outages too (AWS, iCloud go down).
📊 Proof: NAS resumes automatically after power returns