Imagine using Wi-Fi for direct connection between your laptop/PPC (and other end devices) to an external hard disk. Imposssible?
Just read this:-
http://www.edslab.com/products.htm
The product will be launched this coming July 06. Initially, it'll connect to your laptop/notebook. After which driver will be developed for PPC application.
No more expensive memory cards :lol:
You can also look at Asus WL-HDD - althogh this one have some advantages, like the battery and 1.8" size.
I just hope it will be released and that the price will not be too much.
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If I remembers correctly ASUS WL-HDD requires connection through an access point/router whereas the main selling point of Wi-Drive is its direct connection between end devices WITHOUT the need to go through the access point/router. However, you can also network the drive through an access point/router :lol:
I'm using Wl-Hdd since it's release to get my files from my pda. It's working like a charm. It is an access point and router, and you can make it a full linux server easily
Hi,
Just a question and a thought...
With the WL-HDD, is it stand-alone? i.e. does it have an internal power source - or must be connected via a power adaptor?
And can it connect directly to the HTC Universal (without need of a switch or router?).
My thought is, I wonder if anyone has tried to connect an IPOD to a PPC device? wouldn't that be an ideal external HDD device?
Michael G
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With the WL-HDD, is it stand-alone? i.e. does it have an internal power source - or must be connected via a power adaptor?
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The WL-HDD does not have built in battery, you need power adaptor unfortunately.
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And can it connect directly to the HTC Universal (without need of a switch or router?).
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I haven't tried yet (still deciding if I should buy it or not), but since it's an Access Point it should connect no problem.
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My thought is, I wonder if anyone has tried to connect an IPOD to a PPC device? wouldn't that be an ideal external HDD device?
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IPOD is not Wireless, you can use it only as an USB memory device.
People had connected their IPODS to USB Host enabled PPCs like FS Loox and it worked fine. Unfortunately there are no HTC converged devices with USB Host functionality at the moment.
Wl-hdd work perfectly as a stand alone product with any PPC. I'm using it for 1,5 years now and it is perfectly working on my universal. No physical connection needed except power source.
As for the Ipod, if you change the wl-hdd firmware, you can connect any USB device in the USB port to get access to it's files. So you cannot plug the ipod to the universal, but you can plug the ipod to the wl-hdd then access it through universal
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Some pictures of Wi-Drive here:-
http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/13/live-from-cebit-the-widrive-wifi-drive-enclosure/
The enclosure comes with a female connector for the hard disk which means hard disk like the 1.8 inch Toshiba (which comes with a female connector) cannot be used
That leaves us with the 1.8 inch Hitachi brand which comes with a male connector. Not much choice for the 1.8 inch hard disk since currently only 1.8 inch hard disks are only available from Toshiba and Hitachi
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Just spoke to the manufacturer of Wi-Drive today
They will release the drive this coming July. I think I can get one from them before it goes to the market
Capacity : Casing comes with 30 and 60 GB 5400 rpm hard disk (for 1.8 inch)
Best of all!! Can connect direct with PPC besides notebook/laptop. They've an engineering test unit. Just waiting for production now.
Here's the explanation using WiFi. The drive will be recognised as a web folder instead of a drive by the PPC. This web folder will consists of your folders and files and you'll have to use IE browser to access them. Power input is 5V DC using mini USB which means you can charge it from your notebook/laptop USB ports or any external battery pack whihc provides a 5V DC output.
WOW!! Can't wait to lay my hand on one of these
at least there responding to someone...
they dont respond at all to any mails from me :?
i dont know if i like the web folder thingy though...
would prefer if it just showed trough the file explorer, does resco explorer show web folders?
did they tell you the prices with the 30 and 60gb and without any HD?
at least there responding to someone...
they dont respond at all to any mails from me :?
i dont know if i like the web folder thingy though...
would prefer if it just showed trough the file explorer, does resco explorer show web folders?
did they tell you the prices with the 30 and 60gb and without any HD?
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"did they tell you the prices with the 30 and 60gb and without any HD?"
Nope. No pricing figure for the moment. They don't sell to end users because they're the manufacturer. The actual pricing will depend on the retail shops
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"would prefer if it just showed trough the file explorer, does resco explorer show web folders? "
No idea
I guess we just have to sit back and wait patiently
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OK, tested the WiDrive on my Universal today
Looks pretty cool...comes with Hitachi 1.8" 30GB hard disk
Managed to get it connected with my Universal using WiFi and access WiDrive using internet by typing a certain address on the address bar. The drive is treated as a web folder
Once login to WiDrive I'm able to download files to play (or save it) on my Universal
Also, can use my external 8800mAH battery pack (purchased from EastGear) to charge the WiDrive
Some issues though
a) cannot upload file from my SD card to WiDrive...hmmm
b) after playing a song I'll need to re-type the address at the PIE address bar in order to return to WiDrive
c) I think music and video cannot be streamed while playing on the Universal. What I mean is I'll need to download the music/video file to my Universal and the concerned program will be auto activated to play the music/video file.....have to check this further otherwise the drive just acts like another drive
Did not buy yet so no testing on notebook carried out. According to the shop streaming was done using the notebook as a driver is required to be installed on the notebook.
Well, I've discussed with WiDrive's boss on the above issues. Will discuss with their engineer tomorrow and feedback here.
Wow, its an experience. Cost about US$263
:lol:
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Sorry for the late reply
There're some changes. I'll be getting a 1.8 inch 60GB IDE Hitachi Travelstar and the Wi-Drive casing separately (cheaper this way) by this weekend. If everything works out fine I'll be reporting back
BTW, I was told by the engineer of EDSLAB that OPERA works better than PIE on their drive
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Sorry, due falls apart. For the 1.8" hard disk Wi-Drive comes with standard 30GB
60GB version will be released later
Some pictures of Wi-Drive here:-
http://sg.vr-zone.com/index.php?i=3827
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Hmm... Widrive looks good, but WL-HDD is still better in my mind. It can run off a battery (all PSP emergency batterys work, imagine my joy at finding that out!) ,it has an ethernet port for intergration to home networks (you can use it as a wireless access point) and it has USB host, so you can share USB drives, webcams, everything. It also comes up to 100gb, and i bet you itll be cheaper. you could even swap in a 1.8" hdd into the housing and put the battery in the space left, making it a neat solution.
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I've bought the Wi-Drive but only for 30GB model and still testing it
Initial test with OPERA gives pretty good results :lol:
Where can either of these external drives be purchased?
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Where can either of these external drives be purchased?
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lol... i wouldnt buy one of those. Max = 100mbps on wireless. On wired USB 2.0 or Firewire = 480mbps or 800mbps i think. I use my diamondmax 11 or my cheetah scsi 15k rpm drive and it goes really quick. I put it on wifi by hooking it up to another computer and mapping it or just use remote access. Anything is possible nowadays, i dont have to tell it to you. But it seems this hard drive can exist independently when signal is available. I dont know how that works but i am sure you need a lcd display to select a network or to enter the key. Just like microsoft Zune? Why dont you guys go for microsoft Zune now that i think of it. ^^
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lol... i wouldnt buy one of those. Max = 100mbps on wireless. On wired USB 2.0 or Firewire = 480mbps or 800mbps i think. I use my diamondmax 11 or my cheetah scsi 15k rpm drive and it goes really quick. I put it on wifi by hooking it up to another computer and mapping it or just use remote access. Anything is possible nowadays, i dont have to tell it to you. But it seems this hard drive can exist independently when signal is available. I dont know how that works but i am sure you need a lcd display to select a network or to enter the key. Just like microsoft Zune? Why dont you guys go for microsoft Zune now that i think of it. ^^
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The point of these drives is mass storage on the universal. Read the thread before posting.
Hi all,
Anyone have any software recommendations for a VPN client for HTC Artemis. Using Cisco VPN backend server but not sure if Cisco do a PocketPC version??
Any help?
Thanks
I tried bluefire for a while. Worked nice with our Cisco VPN 3005 concentrator.
You can download a 30 days trial on http://www.bluefiresecurity.com/.
TJL
the only available free vpn-client is www.securew2.org - runs great!
i cant get it to wotk on my orbit? any ideas?
not quite the same...
but a tool im finding very useful at the moment.
SOTI Pocket Controller Professional.
great for work that I can control my phone and look busy. when im actually texting away on my phone with my keyboard etc. fantastic tool. and now today I cracked my screen so I need to buy another one. £40 on ebay unless anyone knows anywhere cheaper?
My mate uses this tool too but he didnt pay for it as he got a serial from the net the illegal bugger. Its a good ap though and worth checking out some of the other aps they got. comes with free trial if your curious. has many other features too like a dos prompt to the phone and stuff.
but for now I can plug my phone on and it autosyncs and I can connect and use it. just hope battery doesnt fail or Ill be prompted for password before it will active sync (I think)... or maybe as noone could actually use my screen. I think its safe to remove all password security as a safety measure.
So ever since the 2.2 update for my Droid Inc whenever I connect my phone to my PC there is a virtual cd-rom drive called 'Verizon Mobile' that wants to launch a website about the V-CAST Media Manager.
Anyone have any idea how to get rid of this? It's an annoyance more than anything but it'd be nice to recover that space as well.
Broken Search Button?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7382762&postcount=509
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737847
Thank you.
Sorry, I tried searching for it but apparently the phrases I searched for were not a good descriptor of my problem.
Does anyone know how to get books bought and downloaded from the Samsung Hub to open when there is no wifi available? Ive asked Samsung support for help but i keep getting the run-around and im beginning to think its not possible. It seems Samsung Hub always wants to check-in online before allowing the book to open, once a check-in has occured, i can read without wifi. But if i try to open a book where wifi is not available then im out of luck. Anyone have ideas? This seems crazy if you cant open purchased books right?
Hi,
I just bougth a HeadUnit witn Android 10, I haven't been able to connect my android mobile phone. I believe the manufacturer didn't install any mirrorlink server or I am not able to find it. I keep asking the manufacturer trough Aliexpress, and theu say that they are checking with any kind of help for a week.
Reading on the internet I have found two options that may work:
1. Phonelink app: I use it and it work for the first time. But it cannot be used from the HeadUnit screen and it has not work again...
2. EasyConnection app: It seems a good option, but I found a website with a versión for android 9, and I have not been able to connect with the mobile phone ever.
Can I get the last versión of the EasyConnection Server (for the HeadUnit) and some kind of manual, please? I get that after install that, I download from Play Store the EasyConnection app for my mobile phone and it should work, is that rigth?
I have connected the phone by cable, by bluetooh and by wifi (access point of the car) all al the same time. I have activated the USB debug and the option to force resize on my mobile phone. It worked the first time that way with PhoneLink! But I would like EasyConnection or any other software that can be used from the HeadUnit screen, please.
Thanks in advance for the help!!
Have a happy new year!
I found what I believe is the easyconnection server app for the head unit, but it is in Chinese I don't understand anything after installing it.
The version is 6.6.2-662
Another issue! Is there any way to force the new apps I install to resize on the screen? The Head Unit has two bars, one on the top and another one athe the bottom. And some apps I have installed (Android Auto for example) does not fit and the menu options are under these bars and I lose important parts of the apps... Could you please help me to figure out, how to manage the resize of the apps? Thanks!