So... How is this better than buying a WiFi router that has a USB port for sharing a drive? You can buy a DLINK DIR-628 for about $69... and it does more.
What I meant to say was that this amuses me; right after the conficker scare, there is this device that "lets you put any hard drive on the internet easily". Yes, let's do exactly that, because I'm sure this thing is securamundo.
(I do realize that it proooobably doesn't run Windows, and hence isn't susceptible to conficker. But my security point remains).
Also, is it a power brick in of itself, or does it just play one on TV?
"The only downside is that you better hope Pogoplug remains in business, or your $100 file-sharing gadget just turned into a $100 projectile."
And that's the reason I would never buy it. Anything that relies on service to operate, but is not billed as a service is doomed to failure. That's true no matter what company is behind it, but it's doubly true for startups.
There are other USB NASs out there from Linksys, Addonics and others that don't rely on a service to continue operation. They might not have iPhone integration or some of the other features, but knowing that they'll continue to operate for more than a year makes that sacrifice worth it.
@weatherman: Everything fails on a long enough time line. I could give you examples of service-based products that have yet to fail, but you have the internet, too.
@Brett Benedict: sure, things break, but I'm sure you're smart enough to tell that there's a difference between things breaking or becoming obsolete and things actually being rendered completely useless because the manufacturer decided to pull support or went under.
@admoseremic: hat replied to your funny comment using blinking text. Wouldn't that be funny? (Except for the fact that it is your joke in disguise, only less funny and not very well disguised. I know my comment isn't funny but i have spent too much time making the letters flash not to post this comment.) Sigh
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(She is annoying though).
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Ehh.
What I meant to say was that this amuses me; right after the conficker scare, there is this device that "lets you put any hard drive on the internet easily". Yes, let's do exactly that, because I'm sure this thing is securamundo.
(I do realize that it proooobably doesn't run Windows, and hence isn't susceptible to conficker. But my security point remains).
Also, is it a power brick in of itself, or does it just play one on TV?
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And that's the reason I would never buy it. Anything that relies on service to operate, but is not billed as a service is doomed to failure. That's true no matter what company is behind it, but it's doubly true for startups.
There are other USB NASs out there from Linksys, Addonics and others that don't rely on a service to continue operation. They might not have iPhone integration or some of the other features, but knowing that they'll continue to operate for more than a year makes that sacrifice worth it.
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/sarcasm
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I wonder what part will step on what company's toes to have it pulled from the market or gimped to a shadow of it's former self?
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wow. nothing u cant find in the internet.
could be a dude in the photo tho.
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However, just Google clown porn and see what it gets ya. Be sure to turn Safe Search off.
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Yeah, What iF i could do that? It'd be pretty useful I think.
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So, you think you're cool cause you can make letters flash???
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