This device offers a slight conundrum. A creature of dual nature, it excludes the option of treating it as just another portable hard disk available to the public. However, this does not preclude the fact that this particular beast possesses great potential.
WIFI ADD-ON
Fidelity of the wireless kind is extremely valuable in this day and age. The capability to deploy it at any location instantly wins friends. However, when it is combined with mobile storage, it only serves to further enhance ones value in the community. Oddly, the signal is not very strong and can be disrupted by other nearby
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Wireless storage usually means slow transfers and an insane amount of setup time for the network, browser, PC, and wireless hard disk. Not anymore with the Seagate Wireless Plus. Admittedly, when it came into PC.com’s Tested Labs, I was doubtful. That all changed the minute I opened the box.
MEanS BUSInESS Out of the two-layer box, the Seagate Wireless Plus is nothing like the packaging image. Slim, sleek, elegant and tough are the words it demands for when I looked at the device. The minimalistic styling is slightly marred (or complementary to some) by the power button, charging port, and indicator lights. And for those wondering how the Wireless Plus connects to the PC, well, one quick tug on the top end latch under
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the indicator lights will reveal SATA type data and power ports, which can be linked via bridge cable that links to a USB 3.0 connector.
“PLUG” and PLaY In terms of usability, the Wireless Plus is a true work of convenience. One quick app download on my smart device, some fast WiFi switching and I’m all set to stream data out of the hard disk on my phone. Videos and music play smoothly thanks to the dedicated wireless-N frequency it uses between devices. PC users can also access the HDD wirelessly via web browser. Data transfers - pictures, simple media backup, and the like - are fine but huge HD recordings and even HD movie transfers are a no-no! Do take note, it doesn’t promise 10 hours of power as stated on paper and lasted, at most, six to seven.
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transmitters. But if there are other transmitters then the existence of this capability soon becomes redundant.
DECENT STORAGE
A capacity of 500GB should not come as a surprise. It is the least one can expect from a hard disk. True novelty comes from the wireless connection. Files can be manipulated without physical cables, which is a boon in the mobile era. The data transfer is as one can expect over WiFi. Users must be wary as the aforementioned connectivity issues may prove frustrating in the event they occur.
BUFFALO MINISTATION AIR HDW-PU3
Dimensions (hxWxd) 130 x 84 x 23 mm
Weight 285g
Battery 2860 mAh
VERDICT Combination of two great ideas.
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