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Brad Wasson
06-03-2011, 03:30 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.anandtech.com/show/4391/kingston-widrive-offers-wireless-ipad-storage-expansion' target='_blank'>http://www.anandtech.com/show/4391/...orage-expansion</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"While Seagate went the mass storage route with a 500GB hard drive, today Kingston is announcing its Wi-Drive an external 16GB or 32GB wireless addition designed for mobile devices. The Wi-Drive can support up to three simultaneous users either through a free iOS app or by connecting to the Wi-Drive via a web browser."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/wpt/auto/1307070778.usr110171.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></p><p>As mobile devices proliferate, as the software capabilities for them expand, and as we get better at using them as an integral part of our our work and leisure, the need for more flexible and larger storage solutions becomes more apparent. There are solutions on the market now, including the Wi-Drive from Kingston. Data is loaded onto the Wi-Drive using a USB connection, and that data is accessed from your mobile device over your wi-fi connection. The Wi-Drive can support up to three simultaneous users either through a free iOS app or by connecting to the Wi-Drive via a web browser. Hit the Read link for additional info about this and a competitor drive from Seagate.</p>

sundown
06-03-2011, 04:32 PM
I love the idea of this but the price is way off, in my opinion. 16GB and 32GB aren't very much but $129 and $179 is. A device like this is on my radar but I'm not desperate for it so I'll wait to see if the price comes down. Maybe $99 for 32GB would be my sweet spot. Nice try though.

Chris Gohlke
06-03-2011, 07:24 PM
Even at a lower price, I don't think I'd be interested without a higher capacity option. At these "small" sizes, I'd just assume swap micro SD cards of the same size rather than carry around something much larger and that requires its own power. Make this 250 GB for $129 then we will talk.