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Pogoplug cloud backup hits UK

, Oct 4th 2012 Discuss [0]

Pogoplug has launched its personal cloud service in the UK, expanding the Amazon-hosted offsite backup system beyond its US availability last month. The system, which relies on both one of Pogoplug's local backup devices and a 100GB cloud locker for remote storage, is priced at $19.99 per year, and offers the speed of a physical drive with the reassurance of online redundancy. Read The Full Story

Pogoplug adds cloud caution with Amazon Glacier

, Sep 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

Pogoplug continues to push its own interpretation of cloud storage, revealing today a new service integrating with Amazon Glacier for a combination of local and remote backup. The deal sees users able to keep copies of their files both at home or the office, using one of Pogoplug's network-attached drive adapters, but also with instant access in Amazon's Glacier remote storage service. Read The Full Story

Pogoplug Team makes your server a personal cloud

, May 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Pogoplug continues to push its idea of the personal cloud, and its latest product, Pogoplug Team, targets businesses who might be wary of putting their data onto somebody else's servers. In effect a server-based version of the existing Pogoplug Software, Pogoplug Team is intended to be loaded onto a company's server system and, for $15 per user per year, offers all the typical streaming, remote access and file sharing individuals have had for some time. Read The Full Story

Pogoplug storms Best Buy and Wal-Mart, inks Softbank partnership

, Feb 8th 2012 Discuss [2]

Pogoplug will be pushing its personal cloud devices in front of many more people, it's been announced, with the Pogoplug Series 4 headed to every Best Buy store in the US in May, while the Pogoplug Mobile will go on sale in Wal-Mart from April. Meanwhile, a deal with Japanese carrier Softbank will see a co-branded Pogoplug Mobile - which we reviewed here - offered, along with a 20GB cloud storage account. Read The Full Story

Pogoplug Mobile Review

, Dec 21st 2011 Discuss [12]

You can hardly click on the internet these days without stumbling across cloud storage, with seemingly anybody with some spare server space offering it up for offsite storage. What if you’re more interested in hosting your own little cloud, though, with no monthly subscription fees but still access when you’re on the move? Pogoplug has been helping set up self-hosted shared storage for some time now, but the Pogoplug Mobile promises to do it with an even smaller footprint and in a way that works seamlessly with your smartphone. Read on for the full SlashGear review.

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Pogoplug Series 4 revealed, Cloud storage push a must

, Dec 14th 2011 Discuss [4]

This week the folks at Pogoplug have both reintroduced their Pogoplug Cloud service (complete with 5GB free for all users) and have shown off their brand new Pogoplug Series 4 device. This newest device is both a major update to the flagship Pogoplug device and made to be a direct line in for users of the Pogoplug Cloud service. With this device you'll be working with two USB 3.0 ports, SD, one USB 2.0, and a 2.5-inch SATA/USM/Seagate GoFlex ultra-portable drive input along with plug and play support for the same Seagate GoFlex external drives - USM that is. Read The Full Story

Pogoplug Cloud offers free 5GB cloud with local sync

, Nov 14th 2011 Discuss [9]

Pogoplug has launched a cloud storage service, Pogoplug Cloud, offering 5GB of free online storage space and seamlessly integrating with the company's personal cloud storage devices. The new online store - available through the desktop as well as via iOS and Android apps - can be used to stream photos, music and video from, create shared document folders, or act as an automatic backup of photos and video filmed on your smartphone. Those wanting more capacity can either pay for a bigger space on Pogoplug's servers or throw in a home unit instead. Read The Full Story

Pogoplug Mobile hands-on [Video]

, Sep 1st 2011 Discuss [4]

Pogoplug has brought its latest cloud storage product along to ShowStoppers at IFA 2011 this year, the Pogoplug Mobile, and as the name suggest it targets mobile users looking to access and backup their data while on the move. Smaller than the existing Pogoplug, the discrete black box hooks up to your home ethernet connection and can then share USB or SD storage with the company’s freshly updated Android and iOS apps, or the new Windows or Mac software. We caught up with Pogoplug CEO Daniel Putterman for all the details.

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Pogoplug Software Review

, Jun 22nd 2011 Discuss [4]

Pogoplug has launched its latest product, and now you don’t need a big pink box in order to share your files. Pogoplug Software replicates the personal-cloud experience in app form rather than demanding hardware, and with service starting from free – and multi-platform mobile apps already available – it comes out the gate with advantages over cloud storage systems from Apple, Amazon and others. We’ve been playing with the app ahead of its official launch today; check out the SlashGear review after the cut, and how to get a discounted premium upgrade.

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Pogoplug Video and Buffalo CloudStor ship with cloud-access

, Apr 6th 2011 Discuss [4]

Two pieces of Pogoplug news this week, with the news that not one but two gadgets using the company's remote-access technology are shipping. First up is Pogoplug's own Pogoplug Video, which is now shipping for $199, while Buffalo's CloudStor NAS - which combines both internal storage and Pogoplug-based access - is also shipping now, from $149.99. Read The Full Story

Pogoplug Video streams video with on-the-fly conversion

, Jan 6th 2011 Discuss [3]

Pogoplug has outed its latest network sharing device, the Pogoplug Video, a way to instantly stream video content to any remote device without having to manually recode it. The Pogoplug Video looks just like the company's existing model, but can stream video in AVCHD, H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG, MPEG-2 and DivX format directly to your iPhone, iPad, Android or other internet-connected device. Read The Full Story

Pogoplug Pro packs onboard WiFi and $99 price tag

, Oct 11th 2010 Discuss [0]

The bright pink Pogoplug has been updated to the far more somber Pogoplug Pro, with the new model getting a slick black chassis and integrated wireless.  Still priced at just $99, the Pogoplug Pro can connect up to four USB 2.0 devices to your network - now either via the wired ethernet connection or using WiFi - and share their contents locally and across the internet. Read The Full Story
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