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Iomega iConnect
$100.00
Released January, 2010
The Pros:Ethernet and built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity. Easy to set up and use. Compact and lightweight.
The Cons:Far from a performance / enterprise quality device. Lacks Drobo support. Only supports FAT, FAT32, and NTFS.
The Iomega iConnect is a unique network hard-drive hub which allows users to turn any USB device such as an external hard drive, mini thumb drive or even a printer into online available media. The iConnect will allow users to access files and devices from anywhere with proper internet access.
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The Iomega iConnect wireless data station includes features such as an integrated 1GHz CPU with 256MB ram, 4 USB 2.0 ports, a minimum 5 watt total power consumption, and included software (Trend Micro Internet Security, Iomega QuikProtect, EMC Retrospect Express Backup software and MozyHome Online Backup service).
Specifications
- Desktop, compact form factor
- CPU at 1GHz with 256MB RAM
- 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps (GbE) Ethrenet port. LAN standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
- Wireless (802.11b/g/n)
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports (to connect external HDD, printers)
- AC Voltage 100-240 VAC
- Power consuption - 5 Watts
- Included Software
- Trend Micro Internet Security
- Iomega QuikProtect
- EMC Retrospect Express Backup
- MozyHome Online Backup service
- Physical Dimensions
- Width: 1.1 in (27mm)
- Length: 6.3 in (131mm)
- Height: 5.2 in (161mm)
- Weight: .60 lbs (.27 kg)
System Requirements
PC Users
- Pentium 300Mhz processor or higher
- Must meet minimum RAM requirements for your operating system
- Support Microsoft OS
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- XP Professional
- XP Professional x64
- Windows Vista Home Basic/ Home Premium/ Business / Ultimate / Windows 7
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Firefox 1.5, or higher
- 256MB RAM or higher
- CD or DVD drive to install software
- Available 10/100/1000Mbps network Ethernet port (required for initial set-up)
- 1000 Mbps recommended for maximum performance
- DHCP-configured network (recommended)
- Network hub, switch, or router (Wireless router required for wireless operation)
Mac Users
- Mac OS X 10.4 or higher
- Apple Safari 2.0 browser or higher
- CD or DVD drive to install software
- Must meet minimum RAM requirements for your operating system
- Available 10/100/1000Mbps network Ethernet port (required for initial set-up)
- 1000 Mbps recommended for maximum performance
- DHCP-configured network (recommended)
- Network hub, switch, or router (Wireless router required for wireless operation)
Linux Users
- Supported Linux distributions:
- Ubuntu 7.10
- Fedora 8
- Fedora 7
- FedoraCore 6/5
- Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop/Workstation
- Redhat Enterprise Linux 4 Desktop/Workstation
- OpenSUSE 10.3
- Debian 4
- Available 10/100/1000Mbps network Ethernet port (required for initial set-up)
- 1000 Mbps recommended for maximum performance
- DHCP-configured network (recommended)
- Network hub, switch, or router (Wireless router required for wireless operation)
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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Ethernet and built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity
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sleek aesthetic, packaging
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adds networked drives to Finder / (My) Computer automatically without any custom tinkering / wizardry
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fair speeds for the everyday user when used as a wireless / wired NAS
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support for Windows, Linux and OSX
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iTunes/Time Machine support
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turns cheaper non-network-enabled devices into their higher-end brethren
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far from a performance / enterprise quality device
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only supports FAT, FAT32, and NTFS
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