Scotts Valley, CA—Seagate’s GoFlex Home network storage system is designed as an easy-to-use device that connects to a wireless router so an entire household can store, access and continuously back up files wirelessly from both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems on their home network.
For seamless backup, the system is compatible with Apple Time Machine as well as includes a version of its backup application for Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. And with the GoFlex Home, families can also wirelessly stream photos, movies and music to most network-connected DLNA devices, such as game consoles or a GoFlex TV HD media player, from any room in the house.
For easy setup there are just two cable connections and an illustrated step-by-step installation tool. The drive is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, providing room to help safeguard digital memories for the whole family. As a complement for laptops, netbooks or other devices with limited storage, the device’s modular design also enables the included drive to be upgraded when needed by removing it from the base (no tools required) and replacing it with a higher capacity GoFlex Desk hard drive.
Families can also add more storage to the GoFlex Home system by connecting additional drives to the USB port. Additionally, this same USB port can be used to wirelessly share a USB printer with every computer on the network.
“With broadband and home networks reaching higher levels of penetration and operating at higher speeds, consumers are increasingly downloading and streaming content into their home and wanting to access that content from anywhere,” said Darcy Clarkson, Seagate vice president of Retail Sales and Marketing. “The GoFlex Home system makes it easy for families wanting to quickly and effortlessly backup, enjoy, and share their favorite home movies music or photos from any room in the house. We spent a lot of time focusing on simplicity with this product and believe people will find it very intuitive to set-up and get started.”
Using the included remote access and file-sharing service on the GoFlex Home system, called Seagate Share service, families can access movies, music or photo files stored on their system from any Internet-connected computer in the world. The Seagate Share service also allows families to share photo albums, home movies and documents with friends by selecting the files or folders they want to share and typing in an e-mail address. Those friends will receive a notification with a direct link to a customized page where they can view the shared files.
A premium service option is also available; the Seagate Share Pro remote access service allows families to access content stored on the drive from mobile devices such as an iPhone, iPad or BlackBerry, integrate photos or files with Facebook and Flickr, and keep friends and relatives updated with the latest shared files using Integrated RSS (Really Simple Syndication) notifications.
For a green solution, the system includes a power-saving (idle) mode that automatically runs after 30 minutes of inactivity and a power switch that allows it to be shut off while families are away for extended periods.
The GoFlex Home network storage system has a suggested retail price of $159.99 for the 1TB version and $229.99 for the 2TB. seagate.como