Is this drive quiet on a desk?
1068334
I can't really hear it, but I can feel slight vibrations at times. And my desk is a secretary, with a fold-out desktop suspended on secretary desk hinges (no legs under the desk surface). So, with a four legged desk, you might not even notice the vibrations. And for the most part, it's pretty unnoticeable.
2114184
It isn't completely silent but it clicks easily so it isn't loud per say. I'd say about average. Less noise than clicking on a laptop's buttons.
974866
I'm not sure if I can truly answer this question 100%. I have the diskstation in my office room. In all, this diskstation does not make much noise when it's running. I actually don't even notice it running when I'm in my office. But when it's idling, you don't hear anything since the hard drives are not running. And the fan is very quiet.
1733008
It's pretty quiet. When I have my computer on I don't even hear it, only the sound of the fans in the computer.
2186434
Oh no. This sets on my desk in an open cube and it is very quiet. You'll be amazed. Hope this helps.
2170591
I ordered the same drive from Amazon earlier this year (order a 500GB, they were out so sent me a 750Gb). Delivery was quick as most things from Amazon are. I installed the HDD in a Dell Opti 760 which I would consider a small desktop. It works fine but it sure seems noisy. Everytime I go to use it, it seems to be crunching away doing something. I plan to replace it when I get the time. No problems with reliability.
121820
It certainly has some noise.. a spinning or whirring noise is normal for these drives in my experience. However, clicking noises often mean trouble (not the slight 'clicking' you might hear if you get close while it's writing information). I would have a backup of any data, even if the drive seems fine (always)..
1775134
I cannot say for 100% certain. It seems reasonably quiet (certainly NOT silent), but I'm running it in a server room with a couple of servers that kick out major decibels, so I don't have an accurate sense of this machine's noise level. Sorry.
963933
Well I wouldn't say this mouse is quiet, but, I don't think it is any noisier than the Dell and Microsoft mice that I have used before. I would say in an office environment you would probably be ok, unless it is unusually quiet where you work.
1331166
very very quiet. the only time u hear it is when it boots: and you only hear the beep! i love my synology.
866237
It's very quiet. I don't think it can be used under a desk because your knees would strike the desk.
176346
In my opinion, the drive barely makes a sound when starting up after being dormant for awhile, otherwise it's absolutely quiet.
176347
The G-Drive has been quiet. I sometimes forget that its on, and forget to turn it off.
1285683
Yes. Very quiet. I love mine. I have had it for about 5 months now and so far it has been worth the money I paid.
1075620
no, it's not quiet enough for an office. i use it in my bedroom for the noise.
1898244
It is not loud at all. However, it does get a bit warm. I have it sitting on my desk and it's been running good without issues. I'd say to make sure there's ventilation wherever you put it.
85206
I don't know but I will say that this has turned out to be a noisy unit. I like quiet drives.