Infinitec has just recently announced a new type of USB device — one that lets users stream digital content and media straight from any connected device. It’s called the IUM (Infinite USB Memory) device, and with it, you can stream files from your Internet-connected PC’s to most other devices with a USB port.
With “most other devices,” we’re talking about gaming consoles, Blu-Ray, DVD players or any other devices that have a USB port to work with. The IUM device works via Wi-Fi, and doesn’t have its own storage space. Infinitec promises that the IUM device supports all known file types, regardless of extensions and affiliations.
The good news? The IUM device is plug-and-play after pairing with the host PC. The better news? It’ll work with all of the more common OS platforms — Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. It’s already been tested to sync successfully with the Nintendo Wii, the Xbox 360, and the PS3.
Infinitec’s introduction left us a bit wanting, since no specific release date and pricing information was given. We’re almost certain to get more information about the device within the next two weeks when the official product unveiling is to occur.
Via: Electronista
I don’t think the Ps3 or even the 360 is the real market for that gadget. Both already have media center capability built in and I don’t know a ps3 or 360 owner who does not network his device either by wi-fi or by Ethernet cable.
Check out the WirelessMediaStick from hsti.com … seems to be a better solution..
Why is the WirelessMediaStick better?
From what I can tell, the wirelessmediastick can see multiple shares on your home network and can also see shares on a linux pc/server or home has device. This can only pair with a windows pc. There is also no software to install on any of your pcs with the wirelessmediastick. I have a linux server sharing files, as well as two little nas devices, that this device wouldn’t work with, while the other does.. I also wonder if the shared laptop with this stick in ad hoc mode, disables the laptop from accessing the internet or network while it is in use.