Jason Dunn
05-02-2011, 11:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://blog.pogoplug.com/pogoplug-takes-the-personal-cloud-to-new-heights-367/' target='_blank'>http://blog.pogoplug.com/pogoplug-t...ew-heights-367/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"San Francisco-based Cloud EnginesTM, maker of Pogoplug®, today unveiled its next-generation personal cloud solutions, making cloud storage safe and affordable for everyone. At a showcase in New York the company introduced new software and hardware products that give users instant access to all of their personal content from any connected device, anywhere - without fees or storage limits."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1304371412.usr1.jpg" /></p><p>I'm familiar with Pogoplug, but have never made the jump to using their product - given that I already have a Windows Home Server in place, I don't see much need for it. Some of their new announcements are making me re-think that fact: they've added software that can be installed onto a desktop PC, turning it into a device you can access remotely via the Pogoplug software on your mobile device. Pretty slick! There's also a new device in the line-up: a Pogoplug Video ($199) that adds "enhanced video capabilities" - reading between the lines it looks like it's a real-time transcoder, allowing you to view your video files without having to first download the entire thing. Slick!</p><p>The real shame of course is that hardware and services like these become harder to easily use when usage-based caps are being <a href="http://gigaom.com/apple/bandwidth-diet-10-tips-for-managing-your-capped-bandwidth/" target="_blank">implemented in the USA</a> and <a href="http://openmedia.ca/" target="_blank">Canada</a>.</p>