Kingston Unveils Wireless Drive

By John Laposky On Jun 6 2011 - 4:01am

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Kingston Digital introduced its Wi-Drive, a Wi- Fi flash-based storage device designed for iPad, iPhone and iPad Touch users.

The Wi-Drive allows users to expand the number of documents, images, music and video files they can access from Apple devices. To begin using Wi-Drive with any of the compatible Apple products, users drag and drop files from their PC to the Wi-Drive via USB cable, similar to a typical USB Flash drive data transfer. Users then download the Wi-Drive application from the App Store before connecting the Wi-Drive to their device.

“Wi-Drive is an ideal solution for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users who feel confined by their current storage capacity,” said Andrew Ewing, Kingston’s flash memory business manager. “Wi-Drive allows Apple device owners to wirelessly manage document and media files, and choose to share them with others, while on the go for work or pleasure.

The Wi-Drive comes in two capacities, 16GB and 32GB, each sporting a small 4.75 by 2.4 by 0.4-inch form factor.

The drive’s rechargeable battery allows four hours of continuous use per charge. It ships with a mini USB-to-USB cable.

The 16GB Wi-Drive retails for $129.99 and the 32GB model for $174.99. They will be available in late June.