MiniStation Air HDD for Wireless Multimedia Streaming Added by Buffalo

Buffalo Americas, Inc. announced the MiniStation Air Wireless Portable HDD, providing up to 1TB of storage for tablets, smartphones, computers.

 
The compact portable storage solution includes up to 10 hours of battery life and support for up to eight devices, allowing travelers to transport their multimedia library with them while on the go, and stream content wirelessly to any computer, smartphone, tablet, smart TV or supported gaming console.

Nearly any wireless device, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, media players and more can connect to it wirelessly for access to 1TB of portable storage, making it for storing and streaming multimedia content such as movies, music and photos.

The MiniStation Air supports up to eight wireless connections and features a USB 3.0 port for file transfers and access when directly connected to a PC or Mac computer.

Additionally, the portable HDD allows users to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot to share its established network and Internet connection with joined devices.

“Today’s consumers are constantly on the go and want to have continuous access to their multimedia files while away from their homes,” said Matt Dargis, COO, Buffalo Americas. “With a long battery life, compact size, and wireless capabilities, the MiniStation Air makes it easy for anyone to enjoy multimedia entertainment on a long road trip or when travelling for business.“

Buffalo has developed free mobile apps for iOS and Android along with an UI, providing a premium user experience.

The MiniStation Air can also be used to stream multimedia content to any DLNA playback device, such as smart TVs, media players and gaming consoles.

It combines the features of compact, portable storage with wireless streaming capabilities – for busy business travelers, vacationers and anyone who wants to be able to wirelessly access their content on the go:  

• Features long battery life so users can access and stream multimedia files for up to 10 hours on a single charge
• Doubles as a portable battery charger for charging smartphones while on the go – Fully charge an iPhone 5S twice
• Includes a USB 3.0 port for file transfers and access when directly connected to any PC or Mac computer
• Supports connections from up to eight devices for simultaneous access to files for multimedia streaming and more
• Allows users to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot to share their established network and Internet connection with joined devices
• Use MiniStation Air to stream multimedia content to any Wi-Fi DLNA playback device
• Free mobile apps for iOS and Android are available for download

The MiniStation Air 1TB Wireless Portable HDD (HDW-PD1.0U3) will be available in March 2014 at an estimated MSRP of $199.99 and is backed by a limited three-year warranty that includes toll-free U.S.-based technical support available 24/7.