Seagate has announced a new centralized wireless home storage and backup addition to its FreeAgent GoFlex hard drive solutions- the single-drive GoFlex Home storage system. Its ease to setup and use, the ability to connect and wirelessly share USB printers or other devices, remote file access and a modular approach to higher capacity upgrades make it a powerful home solution.
The Seagate’s new GoFlex Home system’s cradle has either a 1TB or 2TB storage drive, which hooks up to a wireless router. You’ll then be able to access one centralized file space to stream photos, movies and music around the house. It’s not just PC’s and Mac’s that can get into the files stored on the GoFlex Home. Any network connected DNLA device (such as games consoles and Seagate’s own GoFlex TV HD media player) can enjoy wireless access. The system also includes licenses for automated backup of up to three computers, with additional licenses available for purchase.
On either side of the Ethernet port to the rear of the GoFlex Home base is a power socket and a USB port. The USB port can be used for wirelessly sharing such things as a printer or for adding additional storage devices and should the family find that more storage space is needed, the included drive can be upgraded by simply removing it from the base and sliding in a higher capacity version.
The included remote access and file sharing service called Seagate Share allows users to access the system from any internet connected computer in the world. An upgrade to the Pro service will allow users remote access to photos, movies, documents and so on from mobile devices and integration with online social networking portals. The GoFlex Home system is available now for $159.99 for the 1TB unit and $229.99 for 2TB. For more information, visit Seagate here.
Published on July 28, 2010
