Testseek.com have collected 32 expert reviews of the CloudEngine Pogoplug 2 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for CloudEngine Pogoplug 2.
February 2010
(81%)
32 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Easy to set up and use; friendly interface; unobtrusive device; cheap
Basic features; roundabout transmission method for files can be slow
An impressively simple device that works well for sharing files across computers – or continents Good points Easy to set up and use; friendly interface; unobtrusive device; cheap Bad points Basic features; roundabout transmission method for files can ...
The Pogoplug is a classic example of a device that does one thing and does it very well. If you want the quickest and easiest way of sharing multiple files without having to upload them to file sharing services: this is it....
Abstract: I first saw this demonstrated early this year, it looked great. However when I tried to do the same, problems occurred, I asked advice and now a later version of the software seems to have solved all the problems that I initially had....
Published: 2010-05-20, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com
Affordable, easy-to-start method of getting multiple USB hard drives online and acting as Internet-accessible servers; compatible with most smartphones, Web browsers, game consoles, and operating systems
Awkward and unintuitive media-browsing experience, unreliable and choppy playback and file format compatibility make audio and especially video streaming unreliable, case design is just plain ugly
With more USB ports and a few new features, the new Pogoplug remains a unique and relatively easy way to share files online. Its media-streaming features, however, leave something to be desired.
Abstract: Cons: sluggish video transcoding, inconsistent streaming to game consoles Last year, Cloud Engines introduced its PogoPlug, a petite, $99 networking device that let those with a photo-, music-, or video-laden USB storage device remotely access their ...
Published: 2010-04-22, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: Network-attached storage is seldom eye-catching, rarely interesting and not normally cheap, and in that sort of market the Pogoplug is guaranteed to stand out. Currently in its second generation – with a fair few software upgrades along the way – the b...
Abstract: On the front of the Pogoplug is one USB 2.0 port along with a system status LED indicator below that. On the back of the device are three more USB 2.0 ports, the AC power connector, and the Gigabit Ethernet connection. The device is fairly small and...
Value; oneshot pricing, Ease of use, Complete ownership of data and accession, Works extremely well as a remote storage device
Not as fullfeatured as dedicated options (photo galleries, online document editing, etc.)
If you have the need for a cloud storage solution that you can customize and upgrade for free, Pogoplug is the most viable option. The device works well as a remote storage device, and provides some useful online accession options. The services touch o...
