Samsung's NaBee brings wireless USB to any digicam

Samsung has just introduced a product with a name we can't help but love: NaBee. The smooth sounding device is actually a system for bringing wireless USB technology to any camera with a USB connector. Packed within is Alereon's AL5000 Worldwide Wireless USB Chipset, which enables cordless communication between one's PC and digicam so long as the receiver and transmitter are within reach. Yeah, it's not nearly as elegant as inbuilt WiFi solutions, but at least it gives those a year or two out from upgrading a shot at enjoying wireless USB transfers in the here and now. Mum's the word on pricing, but it should be out this December.

[relanusa Posted Sep 23rd 2008 3:33PM]

I hope its reasonably priced.

[psyclotron Posted Sep 23rd 2008 3:38PM]

i was told i could listen to the radio at a reasonable volume from 9 to 11...

[headhoncho Posted Sep 23rd 2008 3:35PM]

NaBee means butterfly in Korean. FYI.

[pekosROB Posted Sep 23rd 2008 4:41PM]

Dang it, I totally was going to say that! You must be Korean as well. Or at least study Korean. Yay for Korea... and Korean LCD TVs! haha

[Michael Scrip Posted Sep 23rd 2008 3:46PM]

FTA: "Plug the miniature dongle into the camera USB connector, and its matching dongle into the PC"

Sounds to me like it's the same as plugging a cable into the camera and PC. Or wait until cameras have that wireless stuff built in.

Why is this better than my card reader?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 23rd 2008 4:06PM]

Exactly my thoughts, why would some one bother to spend money on something which barely makes life any easier!!!! totally pointless product in my opinion!

[lifelion Posted Sep 23rd 2008 3:52PM]

So this is what Wireless USB is for?
You need an additional power supply for the Wireless USB adapter.
For many cameras, using the USB driver is a pain.
Come on, EyeFi solutions is far better for this usage!

[Leejin Posted Sep 23rd 2008 5:39PM]

Imagine on a photoshoot for an advanced hobbyist though. This would rock. I could plant my XSi on a tripod and wirelessly connect it to my laptop?? Way cool!!

[tavisjohn Posted Sep 23rd 2008 4:40PM]

I am sorry but the WiFi SD card makes WAY more sense to me than this!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 23rd 2008 7:05PM]

utterly and completely incorrect translation of NaBee. it's "I am Rain", like the pop singer. geeeesh.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 23rd 2008 7:37PM]

I don't want to bore anyone with grammar, Korean grammar nonetheless, but you're very wrong. In order for NaBee to mean "I am rain," it would need the subject article 'neun,' making it Naneun Bee. Since NaBee in one word means Butterfly, the others are correct, and you're wrong.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 23rd 2008 7:59PM]

lets talk about the canadian election, shall we?

[Wwhat Posted Sep 24th 2008 5:17AM]

Asus would have called it NaBeee I guess.