Looking for wireless hard drive

[Kick-Ass Joe]

Hi guys, because the nexus does not support usb host I'm looking for a wireless hard drive to store data. Anyone know of any good brands? I'm looking to store movies on it so I can stream it to my nexus while I have to connected to the tv via hdmi slim port. Thanks!

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[gmac24]

I have the Kingston Wi-Drive and love it.

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[Kick-Ass Joe]

Streaming movies doesnt lag?

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[elzafir]

^

I have the Kingston Wi-Drive and love it.

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I also am looking to get a wireless hard drive as well, but I'd love to hear opinions from a real user before purchasing.
Would you be so kind to answer my questions...?

Is it the 16GB or 32GB?
What are the kinks of the Wi-Drive?
Is there a limitation of file types, of which that be played/opened?
Are you satisfied with the drive? What are your main uses for the drive?

 

[neotekz]

i just got my Patriot Gauntlet Node with OCz ssd. I liked the idea of the Gauntlet Node over the Wi-Drive or GoFlex since it was just an enclosure so you can put any size 2.5" SSD or HDD, in theory. The Gauntlet doesnt work with the ocz ssd at all, wifi or usb, it would broadcast the network and bridge the internet but no drives were mounted. I also tried a Seagate HDD that only worked with usb and same result with wifi. I updated the Gauntlet's firmware but still didnt work. Not much support from Patriot either, i found out the Gauntlet is made by another company and Patriot just re-branded it so they just tell you to recharge the batteries or update firmware. Looks like it's going back and might go for the 128gb Wi-Drive.

I have the Kingston Wi-Drive and love it.

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Is the internet bridge any good on the Wi-drive? The gauntlet capped the internet bridge network speed to about 2Mbps.

How is the battery life?

 

[0rigin]

Hi guys, because the nexus does not support usb host I'm looking for a wireless hard drive to store data. Anyone know of any good brands? I'm looking to store movies on it so I can stream it to my nexus while I have to connected to the tv via hdmi slim port. Thanks!

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You could simplify that by getting a complete media center, like WD TV Live Hub(which is top notch) or something similar.
It's more expensive than a simple wifi hard drive, but well worth the price imo..

 

[HuckFinn]

You could simplify that by getting a complete media center, like WD TV Live Hub(which is top notch) or something similar.
It's more expensive than a simple wifi hard drive, but well worth the price imo..

+1 on this. I love my WD TV Live Hub. I wish it had more HD space built-in as 1 TB get filled up pretty quickly with 1080p movies, but plugging external USB drives into it works very well and I can access all the movies with my N4 or Xoom.

I guess it comes down to what you are looking for. I would think about getting the Wi-Drive since it is portable giving you the ability to watch movies on your N4 anywhere and for extra portable file storage. The WD TV Live Hub gives you a lot more space for your buck, ~$200 for 1 TB on the Hub versus ~$100 for 64GB on the Wi-Drive.

This thread has me thinking about creating a folder on my Live Hub just for expanded storage for my N4. I already use my N4 to control the Live Hub, so why not use the Hub to make backups of my nandroids and rom files.

 

[willywill]

Corsair for the win
http://www.corsair.com/us/voyager-a...utm_content=VoyagerAir&utm_campaign=FrontPage

 

[Deeco7]

Buy a portable external Hard Drive with 1-3TB for under £70 and hook it up to your wireless router (if supported).

 

[kyogoku]

Buy a portable external Hard Drive with 1-3TB for under £70 and hook it up to your wireless router (if supported).

Sorry noob questions, exactly how to hook it up to wireless router?

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[neotekz]

Corsair for the win
http://www.corsair.com/us/voyager-a...utm_content=VoyagerAir&utm_campaign=FrontPage

is it even released yet? this was shown at ces but i cant find it for sale anywhere yet.

For the OP if you just want to stream stuff at your house you dont need any extra hard drive, there are lots of options. You can just use your local network and use ES file explorer to stream and play movies/music or set up a upnp server and use a upnp app on your nexus to play it.

 

[willywill]

is it even released yet? this was shown at ces but i cant find it for sale anywhere yet.

For the OP if you just want to stream stuff at your house you dont need any extra hard drive, there are lots of options. You can just use your local network and use ES file explorer to stream and play movies/music or set up a upnp server and use a upnp app on your nexus to play it.

I will be out next by next month

 

[kurt.gomez]

seagate wireless plus... 1TB for $199... releasing of feb 1st

 

[Kick-Ass Joe]

Thanks for all the advice everyone!

 

[elzafir]

I will be out next by next month

That Corsair Voyage Air looks very appealing. Its basically the seagate go flex satellite with extra features.

Depending on the price, i might as well buy it. I think i can wait a couple of months. Although, the 16GB kingston wi-drive looks really tempting in its current price.

Regardless, I just wish some one would make a wireless usb hub/microsd card reader....It would be the be all end all solution for future debates on a gadget's storage size, usb on the go support, and inclusion of external storage.

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[Deeco7]

Sorry noob questions, exactly how to hook it up to wireless router?

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If your router has a USB port, you can attach an external hard drive and share the content.