I’m trying to put this thing into a position where I can really test it out but basically it’s a wireless hard drive. It’s called the Seagate GoFlex Satellite and it contains a small battery, a 802.11g/n radio, and a 500GB hard drive. To use it, you connect it to a data source – your computer, NAS, etc. – and drag over files you might want to use or share with others. Then, while you’re on the road (in a plane or car or office) and you can’t connect via USB (or don’t want to) you turn on the device, connect to it via the built-in WiFi hotspot, and browse the files using a web or iOS app interface. You can also download files from the drive and then turn it off, thereby saving the battery. The drive uses Seagate’s GoFlex cable interface which means it runs at USB 3.0 and can be up or downgraded to various standards using add-on cables (sold separately). A small cover protects the back port when you don’t need a cable. It costs $200 and will be available in July. → Read More
As a fan of hard drives, I’m quite enthused by this bit of news. The Seagate GoFlex Home was one of the first easy-to-use cloud storage systems and for about a year access was limited to desktops and laptops. Now, however, you can access your files directly using a free iOS app for iPads, iPhones, and iPods Touch.
The GoFlex Home costs $159.99 for 1TB, $209.99 for 2TB, and $269.99 for 3TB and older models require updates to run the new software. → Read More
Need 1.5 terabytes at USB 3.0 speeds? Need to stick it all into your pocket? Seagate, Ponch to your John, has your back. The 1.5 TB GoFlex Drive is the biggest monster in all of monsterland and features Seagate’s unique GoFlex technology that allows you to swap out the chips and the rear port to add new capabilities.
The 1.5 TB model costs $249 and is available right about now. → Read More
You probably remember the GoFlex system, a recent Seagate innovation that adds some versatility to their drives at the cost of you having to buy adapters from them in order to achieve said versatility. Well, the family has a new member in the GoFlex Home, which is a GoFlex-type NAS. → Read More
San Francisco, CA
