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Iomega a global leader in developing innovative storage and network security solutions has developed an easy and simple solution to connect USB storage devices with your network, in the form of new powerful device Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station. Which is designed to transfer all portable USB devices into “Smart” network storage which allows the user to share, access file and connect to internet anywhere in the world securely.

iConnect Wireless Data Station is very easy and simple to set up. What all you need is a wireless Router, USB storage drives and of course iConnect Wireless Data Station.

• First connect the iConnect device with your router with wireless connectivity or Gigabit Ethernet (wireless solution gives more comfort).
• Then plug-in you’re portable USB Storage Derives into iConnect’s USB ports.
• Now they will be automatically connected to and accessible on your “smart” network.

Jonathan Huberman, president of Iomega and the Consumer and Small Business Product Division of EMC stated that:

“For computer users with plenty of USB connected storage devices, the new Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station is great way to save money and make your USB storage drives “smart” at the same time.”

“For less than $100, users now have a NAS device that offers everything from remote access to torrent download capability to a built-in iTunes and media server. The iConnect Wireless Data Station is a great way to utilize what you already own in a whole new way.”

Some key features of Iomega Wireless Data Station are as followed:

1. Simple expandability lets users add storage capacity by simple connecting more or larger external USB drives.
2. Connect directly to your router in either a wired or wireless configuration thanks to its Gigabit Ethernet and wireless connectivity.
3. Remote access allows users to view their photos, videos, files and more stores on the connected USB drive from anywhere in the world. Remotely access and administer the iConnect drives via a personalized web address.
4. Photo Slideshow with an integrated utility based on Cooliris technology for quick browsing of pictures stored on the connected hard drives.
5. Easy file sharing, data backup and print serving from any networked Window PC, Mac or Linux workstation.
6. Torrent Download Manager allows the iConnect to manage peer-to-peer file transfers without the need of a dedicated PC.
7. Device-to-device replication for the data protection allowing users to define a job to copy/synchronize files to and from the connected USB drives or any other shared storage on a network, making it easy with one-touch copying via the QuikTransfer button on the front of the Iomega iConnect.
8. Print serving with intelligent print sharing capability for up to 2 USB printers.
9. UPnP DLNA Certifies AV Media Server provides ability to stream photos, audio content and videos to a variety of media devices, like gaming consoles Xbox 360-Sony PS3, audio bridges, iTune players, pictures frames, Iomega ScreenPlay product and more.
10. User friendly web based management interface accessible in 11 supported languages including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, German and Russian.
11. Pictures Transfer Protocol (PTP) offer no touch, automatic transfer of photos from digital cameras via one of the 4 USB ports on iConnect Wireless Data Station.
12. Time Machines Supports allows Apple users to easily backup any Mac Computers running OSX (10.5 or later) using Time Machine.
13. RSA System Dashboard gives a single page view of device information and status.
14. Iomega’s full suite of data protection software is available for download, including Trend Micro Internet Security, Iomega QuikPretect, EMC Retrospect Express Backup software and MozyHome Online Backup Service.
15. BSAFE technology protects install and upgrades.
16. Native security support with robust username and password authorized access.

Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station is schedule to be launched in February 2010 and will be available for $99.99 worldwide. This device will be compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux PCs.

Would you like to see a demo of Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station? then here it is:

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Tags: Cooliris Technology, Home Network, iOmega iConnect Wireless Data Station, NAS Device, New Storage, Peer-to-peer, Smart Home Network, Storage Device, USB Storage Device