Flash-Based Kingston Wi-Drive Portable Drive

Kingston Technology Company affiliate Kingston Digital Europe Ltd announced the Wi-Drive, built to address the storage needs of Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users.

Wi-Drive is a wireless, portable storage solution that allows users to expand the number of documents, images, music and video files they can access from Apple devices.

The device, along with its app from the App Store, enables users to stream videos, access music or share files with other Apple device owners. The pocket-sized drive utilises Flash-based technology to store data from USB-compatible PCs. The files are then retrieved via the device’s built-in wireless signal.

Kingston’s Wi-Drive offers:

• Portability: Wi-Fi enabled so you can take your favorite media with you – and not be tethered to your computer. Just use your digital device as a player and display.
• Expanded storage: Add 16GB or 32GB of storage space for more of your favorite music, photos, videos, PDFs and more. It’s also a great companion for Windows users on iPads, as it removes the frustration of using auto sync to view content.
• Casual Sharing: Wi-Drive lets you share your favorite media with three users simultaneously. Access to the drive is done over the 801.11 g/n protocol, just like your typical home wireless hub, with a password. Carry extra files and content with you and use your iPad, iPod touch or iPhone as a display to share information. Wi-Drive is backed by Kingston reliability, 24/7 tech support and a one-year warranty.

Features/Specifications:

• Capacities – 16GB, 32GB
• Dimensions – 121.5mm x 61.8mm x 9.8mm
• Operating Temperature – 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
• Storage Temperature – 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C)
• Wireless Network Interface – Wi-Fi 802.11g/n with wireless security (WPA/WEP)
• Rechargeable Battery – up to four hours of continuous use
• Cable – MiniUSB to USB cable included; user can upload files and content from their PC/Mac to the Wi-Drive using the USB cable
• Convenient – pocket-sized for transportability
• Simple – just plug into a USB port
• Guaranteed – one-year warranty
• App – downloadable at Apple’s App Store
• Compatible with: iPad, iPhone 3G/3GS/4, iPod touch (3G is limited to iOS4.2.1+)
• Configurable APN (access point name) and Key functions: to connect to Wireless Access Point (Internet Connection)
• Supported File Formats: Audio: AAC, MP3, WAV; Video: m4v, mp4, mov, Motion JPEG (M-JPEG), AVI; Image: jpg, bmp, tiff; Document: pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, rtf, xls

Wi-Drive will be available from 1 August 2011 in 16GB and 32GB sizes, priced at GBP79.50 and GBP107, respectively.