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Portable, Wireless File Server for the Car?

Posted by Cliff on from the your-files-as-mobile-as-you-are dept.

Kerhop wonders: "I'm looking to implement an off-site file storage location but want it to be convenient for me to access with the right security credentials by placing a portable file server in my car that has at 802.11b ability and is battery powered (but also recharged via cigarette lighter adapter). I've found the Sony FSV-PGX1. I am curious, though -- what solutions have others found?"

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  1. As seen on Slashdot: by TripMaster+Monkey · · Score: 2, Insightful


    Here you go.

    Knock yourself out.

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    ~ |rip/\/\aster /\/\onkey

  2. laptop, Archos by cahiha · · Score: 2, Informative

    You could just use a laptop; they have everything you need, and you should be able to get something suitable for under $1000.

    Archos also has a media player based on Linux with 802.11b built in (I believe it comes in 40G and 100G versions); if you want something really small, that's your best bet. But it's probably also a little more work to configure than a laptop, and not much cheaper.

  3. Re:Reminds me of a yard sale today by iibagod · · Score: 2, Funny

    so you have to plug the solar panel into your lighter to get it to work? No wonder it was only $2.

    Now if you get me one that can send power TO the car instead of requiring power FROM the car, I might consider it.

  4. I have a Stompbox in my car... by Phredd · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I have a Stompbox in my car...

    http://homepage.mac.com/frednix/PhotoAlbum21.html

    It automatically boots up and links in to a cellular data service, turning itself into an access point. Turn on your laptop, join the network and voila -- you're on the net! It's just like using a hotspot (such as they have at Starbucks and airports), but it goes anywhere you car goes. Some people have even hauled them around in backpacks to make themselves into a walking network access site. (http://www.stompboxnetworks.com/)

    I have been very happy with the service. I am considering putting a harddrive in it as it runs on a CF Card now.

    It is only ON durning the day, but the website hosted in my trunk is http://honda.getmyip.com/

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    Phredd - "I have found people tend to take you far less seriously once you start waving your genitals at them..."
  5. Downside by snafumedia · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...You must convert all files to ATRAC.