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Apple launches hard drive replacement program

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Cupertino-based company Apple kicks off a replacement program for customers who have purchased 27-inch iMacs with faulty 3TB hard drives bought from 2012.

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The said program was initiated after discovering that some 3TB hard drives on the aforementioned iMacs “may fail under some conditions”.

Apple was reported to be contacting customers who provided working email addresses to report of the said replacement program. Although if you bought your iMac between December of 2012 and September 2013, you yourself may get the computer’s serial number and check it on Apple’s support website to know if your unit is affected. Otherwise, you may also contact Apple Technical Support to begin the replacement process.

Those who already had their faulty hard drives serviced can get refunds from the company.

The program extends to all affected iMac units until December 19 of this year or three years from the original date of sale, as the source points out.

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ReVault is a wireless and wearable hard drive

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More and more people are recently shifting towards cloud storage since it’s easier to access and always available as long as you’re connected to the Internet. Although with all the hacking and leaking these days it’s sometimes not as safe as when you’re keeping your files on a local storage. ReVault basically fuses both worlds and combines wireless transfer in a very portable form factor.

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Yes, having a local storage that transfers via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is nothing new, but what makes this storage stand out from its peers is its capability to be worn and be brought around anywhere you go. ReVault can use a strap to become a watch or a necklace to be worn around. It can also be kept inside a pocket thanks to its slim and compact physique.

As for security, the files are transferred wirelessly and encrypted using an AES-256 in addition to utilizing a two-factor authentication process. Those, plus the fact that file transfers are happening offline, make storing files more secure against hacks. The device itself is claimed to be durable since Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 reinforces the surface of the display.

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Here are some of ReVault’s additional features

  • Customizable faces
  • Three-day battery life; Charges in one and a half hours
  • ReVault as watch – available in stainless steel , mesh stainless steel, and black leather bands
  • 32GB and 128GB variants
  • API for future updates
  • Works with proprietary app for Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
  • Music and video streaming from within ReVault

The ReVault is up for crowdfunding at Indigogo with a target of US$65,000. The source reports that they’re already more than halfway there with a lot more time to spare. For pre-orders, the 32GB is at $169, while the 128GB variant asks for $269.

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ReVault is a wireless and wearable hard drive

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

More and more people are recently shifting towards cloud storage since it’s easier to access and always available as long as you’re connected to the Internet. Although with all the hacking and leaking these days it’s sometimes not as safe as when you’re keeping your files on a local storage. ReVault basically fuses both worlds and combines wireless transfer in a very portable form factor.

revault-3

Yes, having a local storage that transfers via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is nothing new, but what makes this storage stand out from its peers is its capability to be worn and be brought around anywhere you go. ReVault can use a strap to become a watch or a necklace to be worn around. It can also be kept inside a pocket thanks to its slim and compact physique.

As for security, the files are transferred wirelessly and encrypted using an AES-256 in addition to utilizing a two-factor authentication process. Those, plus the fact that file transfers are happening offline, make storing files more secure against hacks. The device itself is claimed to be durable since Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 reinforces the surface of the display.

revault

Here are some of ReVault’s additional features

  • Customizable faces
  • Three-day battery life; Charges in one and a half hours
  • ReVault as watch – available in stainless steel , mesh stainless steel, and black leather bands
  • 32GB and 128GB variants
  • API for future updates
  • Works with proprietary app for Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
  • Music and video streaming from within ReVault

The ReVault is up for crowdfunding at Indigogo with a target of US$65,000. The source reports that they’re already more than halfway there with a lot more time to spare. For pre-orders, the 32GB is at $169, while the 128GB variant asks for $269.

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Imation LINK Power Drive Power Bank/Flash Drive Quick Review

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Let’s admit it: iPhones don’t exactly boast a long-lasting battery life. I personally couldn’t survive a day solely on my iPhone 5‘s battery that’s why I always bring a power bank with me. At the same time, I’m only rocking the 16GB variant so internal storage is a bit scarce. This is what the Imation LINK Power Drive aims to solve as it carries a 3000mAh battery and at the same time a 32GB flash drive for additional storage. 

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The LINK definitely looks like an ordinary power bank — with its square form factor, thick sides, and a button on its face with LED lights that show how much battery is left when pressed.

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Two cables are attached and wrapped around the gadget in a crevice that hides them stealthily — a USB cable and a Lightning cable. The former connects to the computer for transferring files while the latter connects to any Lightning-compatible devices.

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The little switch up top activates power bank functionality since you have the option to connect to the LINK, only for transferring files and not charging your phone.

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It also has a sliding tray that acts as a stand for your iPhone while transferring files or charging.

Speaking of charging, it lasted about a few minutes after an hour to charge an iPhone 5 to a full 100% starting with its battery drained. After which there were two more LED lights or about half of its 3000mAh battery left, which is just right since the iPhone 5 has a capacity of 1440mAh.

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In order to transfer files you need to download the LINK Power Drive app for free over at the Apple store. Once installed, you can backup your contacts in addition to media like photos, music, and videos. The variant we have is the one with 32GB which has a usable storage of 29GB.

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Even if you already deleted your files in your handset you can still view them from within the app through the app’s simplistic UI.

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The Imation LINK Power Drive is a handy gadget to have around if you share the same sentiments as we do like an easily-drained battery and a limiting internal storage.

It proved its purpose well as we could easily dump our files on it whenever our local storage got filled up with photos. As for charging it also eliminates the hassle of bringing your own cable that dangles and tangles with other things since the LINK already has its own short cable that neatly tucks away after each use.

It is currently priced at Php5,500 for the 32GB variant and Php8,000 for the 64GB model. We’ve been informed that the 16GB storage is not available locally, although available in other countries. The two variants can be had in the following stores here in the Philippines:

  • iStudio
  • AShop
  • Selec Astrovision branches
  • Gadgets in Style
  • Powermac

Imation Link Power Drive specs:
Internal storage: 16/32/64GB
Power output: 5V
Battery capacity: 3000mAh for all storage variants
Compatibility: devices running iOS 7.0 and above with Lightning connector
1 Year Limited Warranty

 

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Imation LINK Power Drive Power Bank/Flash Drive Quick Review

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

Let’s admit it: iPhones don’t exactly boast a long-lasting battery life. I personally couldn’t survive a day solely on my iPhone 5‘s battery that’s why I always bring a power bank with me. At the same time, I’m only rocking the 16GB variant so internal storage is a bit scarce. This is what the Imation LINK Power Drive aims to solve as it carries a 3000mAh battery and at the same time a 32GB flash drive for additional storage. 

Imation-Link-Power-Drive-review-5

The LINK definitely looks like an ordinary power bank — with its square form factor, thick sides, and a button on its face with LED lights that show how much battery is left when pressed.

Imation-Link-Power-Drive-review-3

Two cables are attached and wrapped around the gadget in a crevice that hides them stealthily — a USB cable and a Lightning cable. The former connects to the computer for transferring files while the latter connects to any Lightning-compatible devices.

Imation-Link-Power-Drive-review-4

The little switch up top activates power bank functionality since you have the option to connect to the LINK, only for transferring files and not charging your phone.

Imation-Link-Power-Drive-review-6

It also has a sliding tray that acts as a stand for your iPhone while transferring files or charging.

Speaking of charging, it lasted about a few minutes after an hour to charge an iPhone 5 to a full 100% starting with its battery drained. After which there were two more LED lights or about half of its 3000mAh battery left, which is just right since the iPhone 5 has a capacity of 1440mAh.

Imation-Link-Power-Drive-review-software-2

In order to transfer files you need to download the LINK Power Drive app for free over at the Apple store. Once installed, you can backup your contacts in addition to media like photos, music, and videos. The variant we have is the one with 32GB which has a usable storage of 29GB.

Imation-Link-Power-Drive-review-software-1

Even if you already deleted your files in your handset you can still view them from within the app through the app’s simplistic UI.

Imation-Link-Power-Drive-review-1

The Imation LINK Power Drive is a handy gadget to have around if you share the same sentiments as we do like an easily-drained battery and a limiting internal storage.

It proved its purpose well as we could easily dump our files on it whenever our local storage got filled up with photos. As for charging it also eliminates the hassle of bringing your own cable that dangles and tangles with other things since the LINK already has its own short cable that neatly tucks away after each use.

It is currently priced at Php5,500 for the 32GB variant and Php8,000 for the 64GB model. We’ve been informed that the 16GB storage is not available locally, although available in other countries. The two variants can be had in the following stores here in the Philippines:

  • iStudio
  • AShop
  • Selec Astrovision branches
  • Gadgets in Style
  • Powermac

Imation Link Power Drive specs:
Internal storage: 16/32/64GB
Power output: 5V
Battery capacity: 3000mAh for all storage variants
Compatibility: devices running iOS 7.0 and above with Lightning connector
1 Year Limited Warranty

 

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