Seagate D.A.V.E. (Digital Audio Video Experience) Portable Hard Drive
Seagate Technology officially announced the Digital Audio Video Experience (D.A.V.E(TM)) technology. This cutting-edge new technology comes with 10-20 GB of wireless storage in an accessory smaller than many slim-line mobile phones. Thus one can store, play and share digital files on mobile phones, PCs, and other wireless-enabled devices.
D.A.V.E. would make use of an existing Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connections and one can use it up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) from the phone. Since its open source, 3rd party applications can be used in conjunction with the platform.
"Mobile telephony is undergoing a multimedia revolution, and the DAVE mobile content platform will provide even more fuel for the growth of new music and video services over mobile networks," said Patrick King, senior vice president and general manager of Seagate's consumer electronics business unit. "Products using DAVE technology will enable digital content, whether for business or entertainment use, to be stored, moved, and connected in ways never before possible. Mobile carriers can use this technology for creating value from their investments in high-bandwidth networks, and mobile handset manufacturers have another tool for turning the multimedia phone into the center of the mobile consumer's digital life."
Features:
-- Makes upgrading mobile phones easy -- storing content on a DAVE-based
device makes upgrading a mobile phone fast and easy. Simply pair the
device to the new handset, and start enjoying digital content on the
new phone in just minutes.
-- Turns the mobile phone into a DVR/MP3 powerhouse -- consumers can now
download video from mobile phone networks; grab music from online,
mobile, or PC libraries; load audiobooks or GPS data; and use all of
that data as needed when on-the-go. The 10GB version will make 2,500
songs or 21 hours of video available to mobile consumers all the time,
anywhere.
-- Increases use of mobile entertainment networks and data services --
with massive storage capacity, mobile network operators can now offer
consumers the opportunity to download and enjoy large media and data
files. With video files downloaded to products based on the DAVE
platform instead of streamed through the mobile network, video can now
be delivered without latency or coverage issues. DAVE-based products
will also enable new business models for high-bandwidth networks, such
as try-and-buy content, that offer real value for consumers.
-- Enables mobile lifeblogging and other social networking
applications -- the ability to record massive video and photo files on
the mobile phone, edit and annotate content, then upload to social
networking sites such as YouTube or MySpace is now mobile and
spontaneous. Consumers can also use the DAVE technology features to
share the content with other mobile phones, PCs, wireless-enabled
cameras, or even other DAVE mobile storage devices.
Update: Also see The ScobleShow for a great Video Demonstration
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