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cybpsych
post Jun 30 2009, 10:49 AM
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This little guy is the Cool Drive U360 and it allows two computers to connect via USB and the mini USB port.

The flash drive comes pre-installed with software that allows both computers to browse the other’s shared drives and also allows for synchronisation of certain folders and even Outlook data.

It comes in a range of sizes from 4Gb to 16Gb and claims a transfer speed of 21Mb/sec. The Cool Drive works with everything from Windows ME to Vista and surprisingly it also works with Macs, OS 10.1 and up.

Source: http://bit.ly/2fcyJ

PQI's product page: http://bit.ly/kkx7h

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Cool stuff there. Where can i buy it?
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Erm... is it more convenient then using a network cable and enabling shared drive?
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Erm... is it more convenient then using a network cable and enabling shared drive?
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The flash drive comes pre-installed with software that allows both computers to browse the other’s shared drives and also allows for synchronisation of certain folders and even Outlook data.
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not really cool

how practical can this be? both the pc need 2 b next 2 each other?

share using network is much easier and can reach multiple user as long as network connected biggrin.gif

this is like some mini-centralized storage for 2 pcs next 2 each other

usb has got limitations u know
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Just share files? how bout playing games like dota?

sounds a little impractical.. network/wifi sharing is much much more better IMHO..
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limited capabilities i would say..
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Wait. There's one nagging question, do file transfers between the two systems using the thumbdrive as a medium will need a double transfer? i.e: System 1 -> Thumbdrive. Thumbdrive -> System 2.

I think they should elaborate more on the feature below:
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bi-direction data flow functionality offers never seen before convenience over USB flash drive or portable hard drive for data transfers between two computers.


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i think its pretty cool if the price is right.
lets say u n ur fren want to transfer some file, ur thumbdrive still not enuff (or forgot to bring thumbdrive or etc2)
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QUOTE(MechaHerc @ Jul 3 2009, 10:28 PM)
i think its pretty cool if the price is right.
lets say u n ur fren want to transfer some file, ur thumbdrive still not enuff (or forgot to bring thumbdrive or etc2)
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But if you have a LAN sharing then this item useless, afterall its cool.
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whats the price??
should be cheap cause of the limited capabilities..
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QUOTE(NeedAConsole @ Jul 4 2009, 10:05 AM)
whats the price??
should be cheap cause of the limited capabilities..
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Did a search and there's still no news on its price and availability yet.
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wow, nice little cool invention...never seen it yet.. biggrin.gif hope it have better virus protection, otherwise virus will spread out easily. hihihi smile.gif

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QUOTE(Axell @ Jul 4 2009, 12:04 AM)
But if you have a LAN sharing then this item useless, afterall its cool.
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i mean the situation like when u bring ur laptop wit ur fren also bring the laptop when go to lepak2 at kopitiam.. biggrin.gif imagine suddenly he have some nice (insert some filename here) n u want it..
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with netbook and HTPC or even the newer LCD TV, this is useful.
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short review: http://www.coolcomputing.com/article.php?sid=2861
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the speed is not very fast
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u want speed, buy other models.

then again, for fast models, later u'll say it;s expensive.
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QUOTE(cybpsych @ Jun 30 2009, 04:01 PM)

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Err...
Still don't find it anything very special about it compared to network system.

Except for when you need to transfer files and don't have an additional network port.
But then you will then need to turn on 2 PCs at the same time to transfer files.
If it's a laptop, then you'll need to make sure it has enough battery before the transfer is complete. Or to make sure the 4 parts (2 computers, 1 dongle, 1 cable) stays securely connected with no loose ports... Which makes portable drives a more logical choice in this sense since most of them do come with Drive and mail sync features as well and as a plus, encryption as well!

Now... If this thing works wirelessly, then it'll be something...
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QUOTE(n305er @ Jul 8 2009, 10:36 AM)
If it's a laptop, then you'll need to make sure it has enough battery before the transfer is complete. Or to make sure the 4 parts (2 computers, 1 dongle, 1 cable) stays securely connected with no loose ports... Which makes portable drives a more logical choice in this sense since most of them do come with Drive and mail sync features as well and as a plus, encryption as well!
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so, portable drives:

a) doesn't need to have secure connection with no loose ports? isn't portable drives using USB, same as PQI's U360? rclxub.gif
b) doesn't need the laptop to have enough battery before the transfer is complete? rclxub.gif
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