If the drive is removed from the Pogoplug service, it doesn’t show up on the local network. The box states, “Files on your home network may be accessed by devices on the same network without subscribing to Pogoplug service” but Seagate’s chat support disagrees and I can’t figure it out either.
Here’s the downside though: The Dockstar must use the Pogoplug service even though the retail box states something different. There is even an option to send out a notification when files have been added or removed. In fact, I think it’s the easiest way to share local content online either through a direct URL, email, iPhone app, RSS feeds or through social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, or MySpace. Read our review or watch the two demo videos on Pogoplug’s site for a good run down of the service. (keep reading, more on this farther down) Seagate has included one year’s worth of service with the device, but after that trial is up, you will be required to pay $30 a year to use the service. This dock turns a Seagate FreeAgent Go external hard drive or flash drive into a NAS that also has access to the Pogoplug service. It’s a service that allows you to easily share locally-stored info online. Well, what’s Pogoplug, Matt? I’m glad you asked, friend.
From there, it’s simply another Pogoplug device. The website asks you a couple quick questions and then the device is activated. Wait a few seconds for the little light to turn green – which tells you that the dock is connected to the Internet – and then navigate to this activation website.
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To set this thing up, all you need to do is plug-in the power and Ethernet and dock a Seagate FreeAgent Go portable hard drive. I’m pleased to report that it works without any hassle, but I still don’t think you should buy it. All you do is insert a Seagate FreeAgent Go hard drive in the dock – or use a USB flash drive – and then the dock becomes not only a local network share, but also an Internet-connected storage device through Pogoplug. The concept is simple, and thankfully, so is the product.
I like innovative products and after spending some time with the Seagate FreeAgent DockStar, I think it’s just that.
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