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    wireless hdd enclosures?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by trvelbug, Dec 22, 2010.

  1. trvelbug

    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    do wireless hdd external enclosures exist?
    that would be ultra convenient imo
     
    trvelbug, Dec 22, 2010
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  2. SoundOf1HandClapping

    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    Well, that would basically be a NAS. Plug the NAS into your router, and you can access it wirelessly.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Dec 22, 2010
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    THe problem is that drives need power, so even if it could transmit wireless, you will need to plug it to dc or have a dedicated battery? I think what forge suggest is a good practical solution.
     
    Abula, Dec 22, 2010
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    oh i shouldve added. something portable.
    maybe something with an rf receiver. it will do away with wire clutter and maybe you can keep the enclosure in your laptop bag and still access it.
    transfer rates would be slow but maybe good enough for movies and music and of course would feature an option for wired transfers.
    im not sure, but i believe i could have read something about a prototype wireless case in engadget.
     
    trvelbug, Dec 22, 2010
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    you are right. so i guess a purely wireless hdd enclosure would not be feassible atm
     
    trvelbug, Dec 22, 2010
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    Unless you have lots and lots of AA batteries to spare.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Dec 22, 2010
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Lmao I can imagine you are doing a data transfer and OH NO I'M OUT OF BATTERIES CRAP lol
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 22, 2010
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    That wireless USB stuff never did catch on.
     
    Paralel, Dec 23, 2010
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