An extremely practical device
One of the biggest failings with mobile
devices like tablets and smart phones is that they have extremely limited
storage capacities. This is a matter of necessity; while storage technology
advances and miniaturisation improves on an almost daily basis, as things
currently stand, you can't make an iPad the size it is if you're going to put a
huge amount of storage in it.
Seagate
GoFlex Satellite
Seagate, though, have a solution, and it is
great for people who are on the go, but cannot leave their entertainment (or
files) behind. The Seagate GoFlex Satellite is a large storage device that will
form the perfect companion for the entertainment junkie's iOS or Android
device.
Essentially, this is a portable hard drive,
and we have seen tons of those. But what makes the GoFlex special is that it is
also a Wi-Fi device.
We don't mean that it can only hook up to a
Wi-Fi network - rather, this nifty gadget creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot, to
which your iOS or Android devices can connect. That means streaming video on
demand, without killing the storage on your tablet for a handful of movies.
You will be able to connect to the GoFlex
really easily, thanks to apps for both iOS and Android operating systems. That
means easy access to all kinds f media, no matter where you are.
The
Seagate GoFlex Satellite is a large storage device that will form the perfect
companion for the entertainment junkie's iOS or Android device.
And we really mean that. See, the GoFlex is
a little bigger than the average portable hard drive for two reasons... the
Wi-Fi, and the rechargeable batteries. These will provide you with up to five
hours of battery life, which is not too shabby. And when the batteries run out,
you can either charge it with direct current from a wall socket, or with the
conveniently included car charger. Armed with this device, a tablet or two and
some headphones, those long car trips will be less painful as the kids can stay
entertained for as long as the movies hold out.
A tablet or two, we hear you ask? Yes.
Actually, up to three - the GoFlex can stream content to up to three different
devices at the same time - so the kids won't be fighting about which movies
they want to watch, either. In fact, we are willing to bet that there is no
greater device for preserving a parent's sanity on those aforementioned long
drives.
The only downside here is that you will
need to download the apps. That's not really a big deal at all when you
consider the myriad uses that this device offers. And loading content really is
as easy as plugging it into your PC (or Mac) and synching the required data.
Now that's practical thinking!
Summary
How much would you give for peace and quiet
on those long trips? Or reliable portable media?
Tech specs
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500 GB
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Wi-fi
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Rechargeable
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iOS
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Android
Pros
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Great idea
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Easy to use
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Recharging options
Cons
5 hour battery life
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Details
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Manufacturer:
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Seagate
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Price
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$47.5
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