Wireless HDDs Transform Media Libraries into Entertainment Centers

Multimedia libraries stored on an external hard disk remain popular, but they are normally accessible by only one person at a time. The MICRODIA WifyDisk provides a multi-user solution. Up to 6 users can simultaneously stored media wirelessly.

USA, January 16, 2015 – MICRODIA Semiconductor Ltd. (MICRODIA), a world leader in flash memory technologies, converts mobile multimedia libraries into entertainment centers, capable of streaming media over Wi-Fi to 6 devices at the same time with its new wireless WiFyDisk. The HDD WiFyDisk also a wireless server and a router. It is targeted at professionals, holiday-makers, travellers and those who like to entertain.

HDD Multi-user Enterainment Center, Server and Router

In addition to being an entertainment centre, the WiFyDisk HDD can also serve as a Web server, FTP server, and AP/Router. Security encryption uses 64/128-bits WEP, TKIP, WAP, WPA2, AES and WPS protocols. Dynamic and Static IPs are also supported. 

User-friendly and Cross-Platform Accessibility

While the length of use depends on normal usage, conditions and configurations, the WifyDisk HDD can be plugged in and charged, and loaded with media or data files. Over three hundred (300) HD movies (depending on file sizes) can be stored and easily accessed via the free app or a mobile device’s web browser. Compatible devices include laptops, most smart phones and mobile devices, and computers with Wi-Fi connectivity.

High Capacity Data Storage and Operations Longevity

The WiFyDisk HDD is available in 500GB or 1TB form factors. These form factors measure 2.5". Battery life ranges from 7 hours to 14 hours of continuous streaming respectively using the free app or any Wi-Fi-enabled device’s web browser. Colours include piano black, silver white and cherry red.

Quote from the CEO of MICRODIA Ltd 

“Although overall HDDs are struggling to find a foothold in a market that is rapidly shifting towards solid state form factors, HDDs are still a very viable and cost-effective alternative to SSDs, and their prevalence will remain for a few years yet,” said Louis Leung, CEO of Microdia Ltd.

HDD Survival in a Solid-State Drive Market

Market demands have shaped how the HDD will survive. It is an external data storage device that combines mobility, ubiquity and wireless technology with affordability and an almost-universal understanding of plug’n’play HDDs exists.

Market Information

Shipments of HDDs are predicted to hit 397 million by 2017 according to IHS iSuppli. However, Forbes expects the virtualization segment to grow by approximately 85% by 2018.