i got 16gb ipad 4 wifi+cellular and i found the the 16 gb wont be enough for me, since i am in egypt apple products are very very over priced and i got this as a very good deal, but i cant store more than two HD movies since the full HD movie around 5 or 6 gb, any idea how to expand the storage??.....
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Just Google it, I did, Best iPad 4, iPad Mini External Hard Drive Storage
Top External Memory Storage Options For iPad
After buying Apple's new iPad Mini or iPad 4, many folks would be looking for a top rated external hard drive ( HDD ) which act as a reliable extended memory storage solution for your precious tablet. Mini and 4th generation Apple tablet comes with limited storage options i.e 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. You can't extend storage capacity of your iPad by using SD card because it doesn't support it. Moreover, you can't connect USB 2.0 or 3.0 directly to it. These drawbacks make you wonder that what are the ways around these obstacles?
Fortunately, there are some working storage solutions in the market which use wireless data transfer technology or Apple Camera Connection Kit for USB interface and these products work without any jailbreak method. Here, we're going to review the best external hard drives for iPad Mini, iPad 4, 3, 2 and the original iPad.
CONTENTS AT A GLANCE
Seagate GoFlex Satellite Wireless Storag... Kingston Wi-Drive 64 GB USB 2.0 Pocket-s... Maxell AirStash Wireless Flash Drive For... G-Technology G-CONNECT 500 GB USB 2.0 Wi... Take a Poll New Guestbook Comments
Seagate GoFlex Satellite Wireless Storage USB 3.0 External Hard Drive For iPad
Seagate GoFlex Satellite Wireless Hard Drive For iPad
Seagate GoFlex Satellite is an ultimate storage option for those people who love to watch movies and TV Shows, listen to music, view photos and documents on their Apple tablet. With 500 GB capacity, GoFlex can seamlessly stream your huge media library wirelessly over WiFi network. Keep in mind that you don't need a WiFi network, hotspot or Internet connection to view documents or to watch media files because Satellite has its own wireless network. You can stream 3 different movies or other content over Wi-Fi simultaneously to 3 iPads.
This is specially a great product for people who travel a lot or those who stay away from home for longer duration. Just copy your favorite media and important documents from PC or Mac to Seagate GoFlex via USB cable and stream it wirelessly on your tablet.
The best feature in this product is the ability to work with almost any device that's WiFi enabled such as laptops, Android phones, tablets, iPhone, iPod Touch and more. It comes with 7 hours battery life and up to 25 hours standby time.
With Seagate GoFlex, you'll also get USB 3.0 adapter with removable USB 3.0 cable, compact wall adapter with retractable pins, compact car charger, USB to DC cable, quick start guide and warranty.
This iPad and iPad Mini external hard drive has following features.
No Internet or WiFi connection required. You only need a WiFi enabled Smartphone or tablet like iPad to connect to GoFlex.
500 GB Capacity
Wireless connectivity with the tablet. No need to hook up USB.
Works with almost every WiFi enabled device via browser or iPad optimized GoFlex app.
Stream data to up to three devices at the same time.
Ability to connect to a nearby Wi-Fi hotspot to surf the Internet.
Connect to PC or Mac via USB cable.
Price: Check More Info Here
Kingston Wi-Drive 64 GB USB 2.0 Pocket-sized Portable Storage
Kingston iPad External Hard Drive Storage
Kingston's Wi-Drive is a great pocket-sized storage solution for your Apple tablet. It works with number of iOS and Android Smartphones and tablets including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Amazon Kindle Fire. It creates its own local Wireless network to connect to your tablet. Wi-Drive has the ability to store any file type, but playback and viewing is based on the files that are supported by your device. You can use third party apps to overcome this limitation.You can also transfer files from the Wi-Drive to your device if you want to store some important file locally.
Wi-Drive App for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire
Available in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB
Transfer data from PC/Mac to the Wi-Drive using the USB cable
No Internet or WiFi connection required
Compatible with Apple devices, Android and Kindle Fire
Rechargeable 4 hours battery life usage
Accessible simultaneously from three devices
Acts as a bridge to extend Wi-Fi connection
Price: Check More Info Here
Maxell AirStash Wireless Flash Drive For iPad 4 and iPad Mini
Maxell Airstash For iPad 4 and Mini
Maxell AirStash is a solid addition to the external storage options for your iPad. Like our previous picks, it comes with the ability to stream content on a WiFi enabled Apple, Android or kindle device without a router or internet service. Photos, documents or presentations can be shared with 8 devices simultaneity whereas different movies can be streamed on up to three devices at the same time. Starter 8 GB / 16 GB Class 10 SDHC card is also included in the package. It has the SD card slot which you can use to view and transfer contents of the SD card. E.g you can use your camera's SD card directly into AirStash's SD card slot to quickly view and easily transfer photos back and forth from your iPad, iPhone, Android device or Kindle Fire.
Uses free AirStash app or device browser to stream content wirelessly
Available in 8GB and 16 GB
Share your photos, documents or presentations with up to 8 WiFi enabled devices
No Internet or WiFi connection required
Stream videos to 3 devices simultaneously
Compatible with Apple devices, Android and Kindle Fire
Save/transfer your camera's SD contents to other devices
Price: Check More Info Here
G-Technology G-CONNECT 500 GB USB 2.0 Wireless Storage for iPad
G-Connect External Hard Drive For iPad and Mini
If you own an iPhone, iPad Mini or 4th gen Apple tablet then G-Technology G-CONNECT is another great storage solution if our earlier picks didn't impress you. It can wirelessly stream HD content to up to three devices and SD content to up to five devices.
You can view content via your tablet browser or through G-CONNECT app specifically designed for iPad and iPhone. You can also use it as Wi-Fi Internet access point for 5+ users. You can also access your stored content on PC, Mac computers, DLNA-compatible devices and Apple TV with AirPlay.
It comes with USB 2.0 cable which can be connected to the PC or Mac to transfer data. It doesn't come with the battery which means that you'll have to rely on USB power cables, car power adapters or external batteries to use it.
Top External Memory Storage Options For iPad
After buying Apple's new iPad Mini or iPad 4, many folks would be looking for a top rated external hard drive ( HDD ) which act as a reliable extended memory storage solution for your precious tablet. Mini and 4th generation Apple tablet comes with limited storage options i.e 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. You can't extend storage capacity of your iPad by using SD card because it doesn't support it. Moreover, you can't connect USB 2.0 or 3.0 directly to it. These drawbacks make you wonder that what are the ways around these obstacles?
Fortunately, there are some working storage solutions in the market which use wireless data transfer technology or Apple Camera Connection Kit for USB interface and these products work without any jailbreak method. Here, we're going to review the best external hard drives for iPad Mini, iPad 4, 3, 2 and the original iPad.
CONTENTS AT A GLANCE
Seagate GoFlex Satellite Wireless Storag... Kingston Wi-Drive 64 GB USB 2.0 Pocket-s... Maxell AirStash Wireless Flash Drive For... G-Technology G-CONNECT 500 GB USB 2.0 Wi... Take a Poll New Guestbook Comments
Seagate GoFlex Satellite Wireless Storage USB 3.0 External Hard Drive For iPad
Seagate GoFlex Satellite Wireless Hard Drive For iPad
Seagate GoFlex Satellite is an ultimate storage option for those people who love to watch movies and TV Shows, listen to music, view photos and documents on their Apple tablet. With 500 GB capacity, GoFlex can seamlessly stream your huge media library wirelessly over WiFi network. Keep in mind that you don't need a WiFi network, hotspot or Internet connection to view documents or to watch media files because Satellite has its own wireless network. You can stream 3 different movies or other content over Wi-Fi simultaneously to 3 iPads.
This is specially a great product for people who travel a lot or those who stay away from home for longer duration. Just copy your favorite media and important documents from PC or Mac to Seagate GoFlex via USB cable and stream it wirelessly on your tablet.
The best feature in this product is the ability to work with almost any device that's WiFi enabled such as laptops, Android phones, tablets, iPhone, iPod Touch and more. It comes with 7 hours battery life and up to 25 hours standby time.
With Seagate GoFlex, you'll also get USB 3.0 adapter with removable USB 3.0 cable, compact wall adapter with retractable pins, compact car charger, USB to DC cable, quick start guide and warranty.
This iPad and iPad Mini external hard drive has following features.
No Internet or WiFi connection required. You only need a WiFi enabled Smartphone or tablet like iPad to connect to GoFlex.
500 GB Capacity
Wireless connectivity with the tablet. No need to hook up USB.
Works with almost every WiFi enabled device via browser or iPad optimized GoFlex app.
Stream data to up to three devices at the same time.
Ability to connect to a nearby Wi-Fi hotspot to surf the Internet.
Connect to PC or Mac via USB cable.
Price: Check More Info Here
Kingston Wi-Drive 64 GB USB 2.0 Pocket-sized Portable Storage
Kingston iPad External Hard Drive Storage
Kingston's Wi-Drive is a great pocket-sized storage solution for your Apple tablet. It works with number of iOS and Android Smartphones and tablets including iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Amazon Kindle Fire. It creates its own local Wireless network to connect to your tablet. Wi-Drive has the ability to store any file type, but playback and viewing is based on the files that are supported by your device. You can use third party apps to overcome this limitation.You can also transfer files from the Wi-Drive to your device if you want to store some important file locally.
Wi-Drive App for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire
Available in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB
Transfer data from PC/Mac to the Wi-Drive using the USB cable
No Internet or WiFi connection required
Compatible with Apple devices, Android and Kindle Fire
Rechargeable 4 hours battery life usage
Accessible simultaneously from three devices
Acts as a bridge to extend Wi-Fi connection
Price: Check More Info Here
Maxell AirStash Wireless Flash Drive For iPad 4 and iPad Mini
Maxell Airstash For iPad 4 and Mini
Maxell AirStash is a solid addition to the external storage options for your iPad. Like our previous picks, it comes with the ability to stream content on a WiFi enabled Apple, Android or kindle device without a router or internet service. Photos, documents or presentations can be shared with 8 devices simultaneity whereas different movies can be streamed on up to three devices at the same time. Starter 8 GB / 16 GB Class 10 SDHC card is also included in the package. It has the SD card slot which you can use to view and transfer contents of the SD card. E.g you can use your camera's SD card directly into AirStash's SD card slot to quickly view and easily transfer photos back and forth from your iPad, iPhone, Android device or Kindle Fire.
Uses free AirStash app or device browser to stream content wirelessly
Available in 8GB and 16 GB
Share your photos, documents or presentations with up to 8 WiFi enabled devices
No Internet or WiFi connection required
Stream videos to 3 devices simultaneously
Compatible with Apple devices, Android and Kindle Fire
Save/transfer your camera's SD contents to other devices
Price: Check More Info Here
G-Technology G-CONNECT 500 GB USB 2.0 Wireless Storage for iPad
G-Connect External Hard Drive For iPad and Mini
If you own an iPhone, iPad Mini or 4th gen Apple tablet then G-Technology G-CONNECT is another great storage solution if our earlier picks didn't impress you. It can wirelessly stream HD content to up to three devices and SD content to up to five devices.
You can view content via your tablet browser or through G-CONNECT app specifically designed for iPad and iPhone. You can also use it as Wi-Fi Internet access point for 5+ users. You can also access your stored content on PC, Mac computers, DLNA-compatible devices and Apple TV with AirPlay.
It comes with USB 2.0 cable which can be connected to the PC or Mac to transfer data. It doesn't come with the battery which means that you'll have to rely on USB power cables, car power adapters or external batteries to use it.
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Well I have searched online on the mentioned products above, most of the wireless hard drives are expinsive, but the camera connection kit is the most coast effective, but a lot of people online said that no body can playback a Video or a Movie from the memory card you have to copy it first to the I pad watch it then delete it, the only solution to overcome this draw back is to jail break the ipad and use an app called I file.
If your device is not Jailbroken at this point, and you are running the current firmware, there is little chance you'll be able to jailbreak it, in my opinion. Certainly if you have the current firmware on it it can not be jailbroken at this point.
The Camera connection kit has issues with many self powered hard drives. And it requires knowledge of Linux.
The Camera connection kit has issues with many self powered hard drives. And it requires knowledge of Linux.
I would pick up the 0.99$ App called Airvideo, download/store your movies on a computer and stream it through wifi.
I saw recently a nifty little product at Futureshop, it's a small wireless adapter/broadcaster. You insert am SD card into the slot and turn it on, then it becomes discoverable on a mobile device. It says that it works with iPad, so that might be an option. It has an 8 hour continuous battery life, which isn't too bad, might work well for movies.
I saw recently a nifty little product at Futureshop, it's a small wireless adapter/broadcaster. You insert am SD card into the slot and turn it on, then it becomes discoverable on a mobile device. It says that it works with iPad, so that might be an option. It has an 8 hour continuous battery life, which isn't too bad, might work well for movies.
Well i have an i phone 4 32gb i wish there is a way i can stream movies from my iphone to my ipad, because i carry both of these devices all the time, more than a laptop also i use 3g connection on my ipad and the personal hotspot connected all the time from my ipad to my iphone but i cant find a way to stream content from My iPhone to my ipad, any idea?