Seagate Announces Mobile Wireless Storage Device

Seagate has announced the first mobile wireless storage device with the the release of the GoFlex Satellite battery-powered external hard drive. Designed to work with any Wi-Fi enabled mobile device, the 500GB [PRBREAK][/PRBREAK]GoFlex Satellite connects over an 802.11 b/g/n connection via the free GoFlex Media app or through the device's web browser. The GoFlex Satellite is powered by a rechargeable lithium polymer battery that provides up to five hours of continuously streaming video or up to 25 hours of standby power.

The GoFlex Media app is currently available on iTunes and the Apple app Store for Apple devices. Seagate expects to have an Android app available this summer. In the meantime, users with Android-based devices can connect to the GoFlex Satellite using the device's browser. Users can also connect via the USB 3.0 interface using the cable provided with the drive. Also included is Seagate's Media Sync software designed to making getting media from a PC or Mac effortless. Also in the box is a car charger and a wall charger.

You can pre-order the GoFlex Satellite from Seagate's web site as well as Amazon and Best Buy for a MSRP of $199.99US. Best Buy should have the device in stores by July 2011 with global available coming later this summer.