One thing first: In some reviews is reported that no wireless Internet access is possible if the hard drive is connected wirelessly. For me, however, this works fine, but I have to deposit the router password in the Seagate application and then manually connect me to the router. Not very convenient, but it's ...
I have the hard drive for some time now in use. Here the most important in my view advantages:
+ Modern USB 3.0 interface, as well as a connection to USB 2.0 is possible - but then, of course, with slower data transfer.
+ Wireless Communication with various WiFi-enabled devices (such as Android tablet PCs) possible.
+ A fully charged Li-Ion battery, the hard disk to stream about 10 hours of data such as music or videos. That's enough for the longest movies. And if the hard drive and then return to the outlet, it is recharged in 4 hours.
+ Convenient access to the mobile hard disk, either wired or wirelessly via the PC through the browser or a special free Seagate Media app.
But there are also a few disadvantages, which lead to an overall downgrade
- The WiFi setup is confusing and for some users certainly not justifiable.
- The battery is built in and can not be changed even. If this defect, a repair will cost hardly worthwhile. Then the hard drive can be operated only via the USB cable.
- Unfortunately, there is a clear indication that the hard drive must be protected by a user-specific password against unauthorized access. Those who do not open the gate for each wireless user in the area.
Conclusion: Due to the high surcharge for the WiFi-functionality of the application as a pure backup disk does not make sense. As a media library for the home and on the road, the hard drive is but really handy, especially since several people can simultaneously access the data. So not everyone has access, but you should necessarily assign a unique password.
