No, the PB does not support any Bluetooth profiles other than Internet Tethering, HID (keyboards, mouses), audio (only in OS2) and SPP (Bridge). You can pair the HD to your PB but wouldn't be able to access the files because the OS does not support it, currently.
No. Plus bluetooth would be incredibly slow. There is a product by Seagate. It's a 500gb external hard drive, it's a portable device with batteries, and is WIFI accessible.
Have you heard of wifi-usb memory card readers ? One is the airstash that works with PB , there are cheaper ones to. Its one of the ways of having more portable storage.
No. Plus bluetooth would be incredibly slow. There is a product by Seagate. It's a 500gb external hard drive, it's a portable device with batteries, and is WIFI accessible.
It works great with the playbook. Streams video to multiple devices simultaneously without lag. I love it.
Thanks! Looks really good. And 500GB = awesome! 5 hr battery life is a little low, but I 'm assuming the HD can be plugged in to power outlet while streaming?
The AirStash device mentioned above, does not work with blackberry devices.
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AirStash is NOT compatible with Blackberry Devices:
Blackberry phones
Blackberry Playbook tablet
As of December 2011, this is stated on the Maxell AirStash A02 retail box.
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And yes, the seagate goflex satellite will broadcast while plugged in via the included wall adapter. But not while it is plugged in via USB.
And don't mind some of the negative reviews on this product. Most of those negative reviews trace back to people having problems with third party iOS apps that access the device. Or with users who have not updated to the latest firmware available. If you purchase a goflex, just update the firmware right away. And you will be fine. The Web interface that you will be accessing via your blackberry web browser, works great. No additional apps required. It will also work great with your blackberry smartphone as well. Again, no apps required.
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And don't mind some of the negative reviews on this product. Most of those negative reviews trace back to people having problems with third party iOS apps that access the device. Or with users who have not updated to the latest firmware available. If you purchase a goflex, just update the firmware right away. And you will be fine. The Web interface that you will be accessing via your blackberry web browser, works great. No additional apps required. It will also work great with your blackberry smartphone as well. Again, no apps required.
I also have the Seagate GoFlex Satellite and would agree totally with your conclusions about the device.
And don't mind some of the negative reviews on this product. Most of those negative reviews trace back to people having problems with third party iOS apps that access the device. Or with users who have not updated to the latest firmware available. If you purchase a goflex, just update the firmware right away. And you will be fine. The Web interface that you will be accessing via your blackberry web browser, works great. No additional apps required. It will also work great with your blackberry smartphone as well. Again, no apps required.
I agree, it sounds like many of the problems are with older firmware, based on the amazon reviews. This HD makes even the 16GB PB completely awesome!
i work for Seagate, and we are currently working on an even newer version of the firmware.
as indicated, the negative reviews are regarding older versions of the firmware, so updating should help.
i, personally, have done a lot of the testing with PlayBook using multiple PlayBooks with the 1.8 and 2.0 OS. the browser interface works well and does not require the files be downloaded to the PB when streaming, to answer a previously asked question.
i work for Seagate, and we are currently working on an even newer version of the firmware.
as indicated, the negative reviews are regarding older versions of the firmware, so updating should help.
i, personally, have done a lot of the testing with PlayBook using multiple PlayBooks with the 1.8 and 2.0 OS. the browser interface works well and does not require the files be downloaded to the PB when streaming, to answer a previously asked question.
Thanks for the update. I think I can speak for all of us who own the GoFlex Satellite. We appreciate any information that you are able to provide about updates and new features that may be added. Thanks.
the firmware we're testing now allows your Satellite to connect to your existing wireless network, instead of having to connect to the Satellite's network, like you have to do today.
So I'll be able to connect my goflex to my router, and still have an internet connection on my playbook while I can access the goflex at the same time?
the firmware we're testing now allows your Satellite to connect to your existing wireless network, instead of having to connect to the Satellite's network, like you have to do today.
Do you have an estimate for when it will be available?
I have had this on my amazon wishlist since I first read about it here on Crackberry. I will probably be picking one up soon, I just started using Freemaker to convert my DVDs and it would be great to be able to stream them whenever I feel like it. I will be watching this thread to see how the new firmware update does.
Thanks! Looks really good. And 500GB = awesome! 5 hr battery life is a little low, but I 'm assuming the HD can be plugged in to power outlet while streaming?
This drive works fine! I have been using it alot for storing movies and music to access while on the go with my PB. No problems so far. Just wondering where things stand with the updated firmware? Hopefully out soon. Still not out on the Seagate website.
