Since we last saw iTwin back in September, not much has changed -- two physically synced USB dongles create a AES-256 encrypted connection between two Windows machines for transferring files from anywhere in the world (provided both are connected to the internet, of course). We had a chance to see a controlled demonstration up close at CEATEC, and while it worked as well as expected it to, we're not quite sure the $99 price tag is low enough to pique our interests. We do appreciate the ability to "reverse" the flow of file sharing, but from what we gather it takes both parties to initiate the change -- clearly there's more flexibility in just setting up your own file server, but we're probably not the target audience here. If you're still interested but choose a lifestyle centered around a Mac, we were told an OS X firmware update would be available in early 2010, would apply to all existing models, and would allow both Mac-to-Mac and Mac-to-Windows transferring. Video after the break.
In this case it does make sense, as the i typically stands for internet and the device is designed to make an encrypted connection over the internet, but I do agree with you that the i prefix is very overused these days.
I would pay a max of $40 for it. Let's think about its utility and audience. If I needed to securely send an encrypted file, I might use software to encrypt and send it. I guess this is useful to send half of this device to your friend in the opposition in Iran so he can send you photos and articles opposing Ahmadinijad securely. The thing is sort of like an AES/USB Mizpah.
WTF is this bullcrap? Only someone stupid enough to buy an Apple Mac instead of a Hackintosh is stupid enough to buy this piece of crap. Just install Apache with SSL and a password to share whatever you want. There are enough scripts to provide upload too. Or FTP with TLS? With TLS you'll even know that the other person is who he claims to be thanks to a root certificate system.
you are not the target audience for this for sure. But most soccer moms, other teens or other non-computer people might find this very useful.
I can't count the times sending files through aim as failed. Or when rapidshare give me, you have downloaded enough for today come back tomorrow. Or when my ftp server magically has the hiccups.
99$ is too much. I'd say 40 is max. This works best for those who don't know much about computers but need a secure way to send data to another friend. Like their earlier demo, i really hope they release updates for multiple user access cause I'm pretty sure most people might have more than one friend they consider sending stuff too.
It syncs two folders, computers, files, etc. for free, without any additional hardware, and without you having to actually meet up in person. It is FREE, and its so easy the soccer mom's can trade files.
Took the words from my mouth! Mesh is great but I foresee this product being successful, mainly because people are so attached to the physical aspect of it.
Like the guy said, "we're probably not the target audience here."
If you even know what SAN, NAS, RAID, and picoprojectors are, you're probably not the target audience. Or the difference between Black Hat, White Hat and Red Hat...
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In this case it does make sense, as the i typically stands for internet and the device is designed to make an encrypted connection over the internet, but I do agree with you that the i prefix is very overused these days.
some people even tried to use the 'i' in food. like the much-hated iSnack 2.0.
iDunno™
Throw in an RDP / VNC type client and I'm in...
Why use a Macbook for the demo?
Cos they look nice.
$99 for this device is way too much.
I would pay a max of $40 for it. Let's think about its utility and audience.
If I needed to securely send an encrypted file, I might use software to encrypt and send it. I guess this is useful to send half of this device to your friend in the opposition in Iran so he can send you photos and articles opposing Ahmadinijad securely. The thing is sort of like an AES/USB Mizpah.
Why bother with Mac drivers? To sell another 2 or 3 dozen of these?
Because apparently the unfallible Time Capsules are failing.
WTF is this bullcrap? Only someone stupid enough to buy an Apple Mac instead of a Hackintosh is stupid enough to buy this piece of crap. Just install Apache with SSL and a password to share whatever you want. There are enough scripts to provide upload too. Or FTP with TLS? With TLS you'll even know that the other person is who he claims to be thanks to a root certificate system.
Yes, because that sounds so simple that anyone could do it.
There are 1000s of pure software alternatives to this overpriced junk. VPNs, VNC, heck IM clients.
you are not the target audience for this for sure. But most soccer moms, other teens or other non-computer people might find this very useful.
I can't count the times sending files through aim as failed. Or when rapidshare give me, you have downloaded enough for today come back tomorrow. Or when my ftp server magically has the hiccups.
99$ is too much. I'd say 40 is max. This works best for those who don't know much about computers but need a secure way to send data to another friend. Like their earlier demo, i really hope they release updates for multiple user access cause I'm pretty sure most people might have more than one friend they consider sending stuff too.
Mac revenge...
Are you moonlight
Can anyone say Microsoft Live Mesh?
It syncs two folders, computers, files, etc. for free, without any additional hardware, and without you having to actually meet up in person. It is FREE, and its so easy the soccer mom's can trade files.
www.mesh.com people...c'mon.
Took the words from my mouth! Mesh is great but I foresee this product being successful, mainly because people are so attached to the physical aspect of it.
Well, anything coming from Microsoft is surely suckcessful. So, I'll stick to Dropbox myself. Plus, it is cross-platform, which Windronez aren't.
Oh, btw, I just tried loading it (the Mesh) and it sucked, not loading at all. Wow, who expected that? ;)
Why is this better than Dropbox?
fail image.
reminds me of the VMU. oh how i loved that thing.
They still use pin connections?
Like the guy said, "we're probably not the target audience here."
If you even know what SAN, NAS, RAID, and picoprojectors are, you're probably not the target audience.
Or the difference between Black Hat, White Hat and Red Hat...