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November 2013
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To this Seagate also sells some portable hard drive with internal wifi chip. But device connectivity is limited on them. Seagate Central comes in 3 different storage sizes. They are 4TB
3TB and 2TB. The cost of Seagate Central is Rs.17
449.00. That makes
Solid structure
Easy setup
Smooth media streaming
The editors didn't like
No Power On/Off Button
Limited Dashboard feature
Heats up quickly if used for long time with multiple devices.
Solid structure, Easy setup, Smooth media streaming
No data protection ( for internal failure), Limited feature set
Seagate Central Shared Storage offers plenty of decent functionality. Most importantly, the drive allows centralizing all the contents at one place, so that you can access the files remotely from anywhere (within the network) though mobile device and web ...
to this Seagate also sells some portable hard drive with internal wifi chip. But device connectivity is limited on them. Seagate Central comes in 3 different storage sizes. They are 4TB, 3TB and 2TB. The cost of Seagate Central is Rs.17,449.00. That makes
No Power On/Off Button, Limited Dashboard feature, Heats up quickly if used for long time with multiple devices.
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Published: 2013-05-28, Author: Francis , review by: firstpost.com
Abstract: Storage is one of the most important elements in today's digital life. From important documents to vital emails, music, photos and videos, we keep hoarding data – and with it the need for storage expansion rises. Sharing this stored data is also an import...
Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Mark , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: I've reviewed a number of low-cost NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices in the past couple of years, as the popularity of the concept has grown beyond the realms of the computer enthusiast. Seagate has apparently (and probably rightly) decided that what...
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Published: 2013-08-22, Author: Michael , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: With the plethora of storage devices currently available, and even some legacy devices (yes, I am referring to floppy disks) that we hold on to long after the technology to access the data has become harder to locate, it is often difficult to track down a...
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Published: 2013-07-19, Author: Frank , review by: uk.hardware.info
The concept of the Seagate Central is a good one. The hard disk behemoth wanted to develop a user-friendly NAS device, and to keep things manageable for less experienced end-users it kept features to a minimum. If all you want is to share files and be a...
Abstract: Seagate, the reputable and respected hard drive manufacturer, has introduced Seagate Central . This NAS (Network Attached Storage) device connects to your home Wi-Fi network and contains a 2TB hard drive. Seagate also makes 3TB and 4TB models. You create ...
Published: 2013-12-11, Author: Roman , review by: macworld.com
Super quiet, Easy remoteaccess configuration, Easy setup, Mobile apps can't access private folders
No selfbackup, Somewhat limited feature set
Seagate Central is a user-friendly way to add network storage to your home network, but you'll need to manually keep backups of your Central data in case the single-drive unit fails. Its mobile apps are limited, but Central works well when accessed from ...
Rocksolid performance, best user experience in the business, and Bluray quality downloads
You need the disc vault to store your Blurays, the system is expensive, and the Kscape doesn't support HD music files (yet)
A seemingly endless number of permutations and combinations can lead you to a DIY media server solution. The question is: how advanced do you need the system to be? The Seagate Central's small form, quiet operation, integrated DLNA support, and (especiall...
Easy to configure, Handy apps for Android and iOS simplify remote access from mobile devices, Reasonable price
No power switch, Horizontal design limits where you put it, No folder-level sharing options
The Central makes it easy to access your stuff over your home network, as well as back up your social-media images to a local drive. Its Gigabit Ethernet speeds impressed, too. Our only quibble: The drive's oversimplified approach to network storage ...
