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CES 2011: Cirago CMC3200 Multimedia Center Bundle

At the CES 2011, Cirago launched the CMC3200 Multimedia Center Bundle – its very first 1080p media player that offers 2TB of built-in storage, an 802.11n WiFi adapter, and a full year of PlayOn goodness. Now, Cirago fans out there can store all their media files on one reliable built-in hard drive and enjoy watching high definition 1080p videos directly on their TV. Not only that, the CMC3200 is also designed with a NAS function, so users can very much access files on the local network and stream files directly to the TV. And if they want to record live TV and record/playback different shows simultaneously, they can also do so with this multimedia bundle.

How about the PlayOn subscription? What benefits can consumers enjoy from that additional offering? Well, what else but easy access to online digital media services expansive variety of Internet video content from YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon VOD, and more. Valued at $40, this additional offering provides huge savings and a wider range of entertainment options, allowing users to enjoy a media that has more to offer, less the hefty price tag.

In relation to this, Cirago is also dishing out its NUS2000 Link+adapter, providing users remote access capabilities to up to four USB-connected storage devices. It is set to rival Pogoplug’s stable of NAS enablers, so watch out for it. Also, the company announced that its NUS1000 USB Network Storage Link will feature remote access, so that’s also something to look forward to.

Find more Cirago Media Player options here.

Pogoplug Biz – Online File Sharing Made Easy

Have you been looking for an easy way to share your files and multimedia with all your clients over the Internet? Now your long search is over! With the Pogoplug Biz, you now have the perfect solution to your needs. This device has a special set of business features which will let you smoothly represent your company logo, brand, and domain name while at the same time sharing big amount of content with your bosses, co-employees, and clients.

The Pogoplug Biz has usage statistic and auditing features which allow you to quickly access a summary of the number of times a particular folder or file has been viewed, downloaded, or streamed. For those who want to give their stuff a more customized look, the Pogoplug Biz has wide range of customization features, enabling you to personalize the logo, color, domain, name, and background image of the emails that are sent automatically when you share files. You can also claim your own email addresses and let your clients’ email files to your Pogoplug. Printing from any kind of mobile device is also possible. Just connect your printer to Pogoplug and presto!

Photographers, designers, and other creative professionals will sure love Pogoplug Biz’ web-view only sharing. With such feature, you can share viewable files in the Internet with the assurance that they can’t be downloaded. It can also accommodate multiple users so you can allot space for your clients and coworkers without asking them to buy their own PogoPlug. This device is compatible with Blackberry, iPad, iPhone, Palm, and Android. Check out the availability of Pogoplug Multimedia Sharing Device at Amazon and get yours now.

Drobo FS: Transfer Speed, Storage Capacity, and Data Protection You’ll Ever Need

Tired of trouble configuring or setting up data protection using intricate Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)? Well, too good that Drobo FS is designed to meet your requirements. When it comes to unparalleled backing up of files and smooth data sharing, nothing matches this new member of Drobo storage family. This latest milestone is ideal for file sharing and backing up of data in the most convenient, simple, and fastest way, exceeding any storage products out there.

Simply connect the Drobo FS then be amazed. As soon as you notice it appear on your computer, you’ll end up worry free. You instantly have a secure data protection without the need for configuration. The Drobo FS can even be connected to any switch or wireless network router of your choice. File sharing in a Gigabit Ethernet network has never been this easy, all through the advantage and expediency of BeyondRAID technology. This technology also allows you to use different drives with different brands, capacities, and speed. You name it.

The Drobo FS is compatible with popularly used OS like Windows, UNIX or Linux and even on Mac computers. Whether you use any of those systems, you’ll experience the unchanged level of ease, speed, and benefit of faster data sharing and extreme data protection over your network. The Drobo FS can accommodate up to five HDDs and is expandable to a whopping 10 Terabyte or more. Other features include dual-drive redundancy for protection from two drive failures and self-healing technology for ensuring the data to be in the safest areas of your hard drives.

You can also check out a Drobo FS sibling, the Drobo S here.

Synology DiskStation DS410 – Protect and Share your Data Without Spending Much

Are you in need of a cost-effective yet high-performance and full-featured network attached storage solution? There’s no reason to fret because the Synology DS410 is now here to address the needs of home to business workgroup users who are looking for a way to share and protect data without spending a fortune. At the same time, the DS410 helps increase work productivity with its complete business-oriented applications.

The Synology DS410 operates on the famous system firmware called Synology DSM 2.3 that offers a wide range of applications and features that are specifically made for business workgroups. Its comprehensive network protocol support ensures flawless file sharing across Mac, Linux, and Windows platform. It is also equipped with Windows ADS integration which lets the said gadget fit easily and speedily into a business network environment on hand without recreating user accounts on the DS410.

Another business applications the Synology DS410 comes equipped with is the encrypted FTP server and web-based file explorer, firewall, Synology File Station 3.HTTPS, and IP auto-block support which protect your online file sharing with a high level of security. There’s also the Synology Web Station which offers support for PHP/MySQL web content which is capable of hosting up to 30 websites on a Synology DS410. Further, the Synology Surveillance Station 4 provides users with a centralized interface that safeguards office environments by positioning IP cameras.

When it comes to backup solutions, Synology DS410 comes with a centralized backup to combine fragmented and unstructured data across a network. True, the Synology DiskStation Diskless 4-Bay Network Attached Storage DS410 is such a helpful device for home and business workgroup users. So get one now.

iomega StorCenter ix2-200 Network Storage

If you liked the StorCenter ix2 NAS server, iomega has some news for you! The company has just announced the next generation of the server, the iomega StorCenter ix2-200.

ix2_200Available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities, the new ix2-200 is brimming with business features including RAID 1 configurations for optimized data protection, device-device replication for business continuity and file recovery, Windows Active Directory Support, QuickTransfer button for easy copying of selected files, iSCSI block-level access for efficient storage utilization, multiple IP security camera support, and VMware certification for virtualization installations.

The ix2-200 also has a treasure trove of features for the digital home including Bluetooth capability for uploading all kinds of digital content from a smart phone, built-in torrent support for file-sharing without the need for a dedicated PC, A DLNA certified UPnP AV Media Server that makes the ix2-200 the central repository for serving up all your movies, photos, music, and other files to any compatible device on your network, and three USB ports that can be used with both USB external hard drives and printers.

The new ix2-200 is also a power saving “green” NAS appliance. Iomega claims the StorCenter ix2-200 consumes less power than previous models. The server automatically spins the hard drive down when it’s idle and comes with an Energy Star-certified power supply. But like the previous version, the new server doesn’t offer a quick way to replace the hard drive. You will have to use quite a bit of screwdriving work to get this done, which means no hot-swapping, either.

The new 1TB StorCenter ix2-200 NAS appliance is available now and costs $270 for the 1TB version and $370 for the 2TB version. The 4TB model, which will be available later this month, will cost $670. All versions of the StorCenter ix2-200 are backed by a three-year warranty. You may also be interested with the old version, the Iomega StorCenter ix2 available at Amazon.