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The Iomega StorCenter ix2 NAS supports BitTorrent and Mac

Tony — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:47:32 +0000

Launched in October of last year, the Iomega StorCenter ix2 network attached storage (NAS) has been updated. On the menu: the ability to download BitTorrent files, supports Mac (Apple File Protocol, or AFP) and remote access. BitTorrent is supported by most devices in this category, but it is a plus, because nobody would use a PC to download such files. Remote access requires a dynamic domain name, which costs $10 per year (the first year is free). Now it is possible to impose quotas for storage to ensure that all users have fair storage space.

Cadillac offers Autonet in its car

Tony — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:35:10 +0000

Autonet is a 3G wireless router that has been specially designed for use in a car, and will be the first to be on the Cadillac CTS Sports Sedan. This allows everyone in the car (and the people around you during traffic jams), share an Internet connection on EV-DO Rev. A. Operators can identify and resolve configuration problems of Wi-Fi remotely, and Autonet service will start from $29 per month which is very affordable compared to standard 3G data packages.

The XBee XCS 900 sends data in wireless up to 24 km

Tony — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:09:59 +0000

For those who want to send data to a private network known for a long distance, but wireless, there are the XBee 900 and XBee XCS 900. Although very small, they can transfer data up to 24 km. The two wireless modules operate on the 900MHz ISM frequency, which allows data to be transferred within a radius of 24 km. It looks great until you learn that the transfer speed is only 9.6kbps …

Option Globetrotter III 3G wireless router

Tony — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:16:59 +0000

You want to create your own Wi-Fi hotspot and share this broadband HSPA with your friends? Well, Option offers an, uh, option, as the wireless router Globetrotter III. This unit has USB connectivity that allows users to connect their external hard drives to make backups or even share the content through Wi-Fi You can even connect a printer and share it. You can access the functions of Globetrotter III via the screen in color. Option has opted for the Qualcomm 7225 chipset, which can reach speeds of 7.2Mbps download and upload up to 5.76Mbps. Those who reside in the U.S. will be pleased to learn that the Globetrotter III also supports Advanced Wireless Service. The price is not known yet.

TRENDnet TEW-635BRM hybrid wireless modem router

Tony — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:16:08 +0000

TRENDnet announced its hybrid TEW-635BRM wireless modem router which is actually a wireless N ADSL2/2+ modem offering higher broadband speeds up to 24Mbps downstream, a Wi-Fi 802.11n router, which gives a theoretical speed of 300Mbps on local networking. In addition, you’ll also have four 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports and a switch for wired connections. Concerning data security, the TEW-635BRM has a firewall system of two layers and supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup which secures a wireless connection between computers. The administration will be managed on the Internet and easy to configure on Windows, Mac and Linux.

VIA Artigo A2000 storage server

Tony — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:26:25 +0000

Watch the Via Artigo A2000 storage server – it has a tiny size, less than 12cm wide in fact, a height of 11.4cm and a depth of 25cm. In this small wonder, you will find:

VIA 1.5GHz processor
Up to 2GB of RAM
2 bays powered by SATA
Gigabit Ethernet
Three USB 2.0 ports
Hardware HD video encoding
Wi-Fi connectivity (optional)

You want a storage server like that? Obviously, it doesn’t have the most powerful processor in the market, but this will do without bulk.

2 New wireless Wi-Fi 11n Draft 2.0 access points by Buffalo

Tony — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:15:18 +0000

If you have a large office or if you live in a mansion and you want to cover all this in Wi-Fi, the Access Points will be your best friends! Buffalo proposes 2 new wireless access points with the WAPM-APG300N and WAPM-AG300N (4 or 2 antennas).

With these 2 access points, you will reach a theoretical speed of 300Mbps. Also note that our wireless access points are compatible with W56 (5.6GHz) for an outdoor use.