For most people, if I were to ask them who their most admired person is, chances are they will reply with a political leader of some sort. What makes a political or world leader great? Obviously, the skill and character of the person is crucial, but it is also a combination of the times and the people under him or her. For me, I have always been a fan of Sir Winston Churchill. His unfading determination, uncompromising character, ability to inspire enthusiasm, and having foresight in seeing the weight of the situation has made him a hero in the hearts of people around the world for generations. Now if he were to become the prime minister of the United Kingdom today, would he have made such an impact? Personally, I do not think so. On the flip side, let's look at Mayor Rob Ford of Toronto. By now, you should be quite familiar with this guy. Is Rob Ford a great political leader? If you look from the perspective where he balanced the city budget without increasing taxes or decreasing services, then yes, he is. But if you look at how he drinks and drives, smokes illegal drugs, and makes inappropriate comments on live television, then you will understand why he has been an international joke for the last month or so. Clearly, being great is not just about what you do, but it is also about who you are. At the end of the day, while there is no particular formula to being great, there are factors of a great leader. The same goes in the computer world. What makes a product great? Is it its performance? Or is it the design? Again, while there are no formulas, there are factors that make a product great. Today, we will take a look at QNAP's latest network attached storage system, the TS-470. After so many years of making NAS boxes, does it still have what it takes to be at the forefront of technology? Let's dig into the details, and find out more!