Innovation always brings us great gadgets. I think the Wi-Fi has already changed our lives by changing how we work on our computers. Now it is the time for the beloved memory cards.
We know that we already have many new digital cameras with in-built wi-fi technology. What about the old ones without this capability? Can we bring the wi-fi to them? I think we can now say there is a solution. Thanks to Eye-Fi, they have just introduced the world’s first wi-fi memory card.
You will be amazed to learn that this tiny card has wi-fi technology built in to it. First you have set-up the wifi card using the accompanying USB card reader (one time process), and then you can easily share your photos wirelessly without taking it out from your camera.
The Wi-Fi card takes the power from the device to generate wi-fi signals. You can even set-up this card to automatically upload photos to your favorite online picture sharing website.
From Eye-Fi Press Release:
“Digital cameras have made it extremely easy to take pictures, but the rest of the process is a hassle,” said Jef Holove, chief executive officer of Eye-Fi. “The Eye-Fi Card removes the barriers and lets users get to the fun part of sharing and printing their memories. We’re putting the magic back into photography.”
Eye-Fi uses home wireless networks to eliminate the time-consuming chore of dealing with cables, card readers or software plug-ins associated with uploading photos. Users simply turn on their digital camera and their pictures are wirelessly uploaded. The Eye-Fi card works with existing and new SD-compatible digital cameras and stores photos like a conventional SD memory card.
The eye-fi card can be used in any device that supports regular SD cards. It allows you to store up to 2GB of data. This card allows you to connect to wi-fi /b/g/n networks and supports latest wifi security protocols.
Here are the technical specs:
- Memory: 2GB
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n
- Security Protocols Supported: WEP 40/104/128, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK
- Range: 90+ feet outdoors and 45+ feet indoors
- Card Dimensions: SD standard 32mm x 24mm x 2.1mm
- Setup: Using USB Card Reader
The wireless card comes with USB card reader and the Eye-Fi manager software that allows you to easily setup this card to your home wi-fi network.
