iTwin File Access with SecureBox (Gunmetal Gray)

by iTwin

• iTwin SecureBox works seamlessly with Dropbox(TM) account and uses AES 256-bit encryption, in AES-GCM mode, the encryption-key residing only on the iTwin halves.
• All file transfers using iTwin Remote Access are encrypted end-to-end with an AES-256 bit encryption-key stored only in the halves.
• A unique Disable Code prevents unauthorized access to your data through a Remote Disable feature.
• Drag & Drop Simplicity and Plug & Play Operation to Upload/Download/Edit your files/folders. No Subscription fees. No limits on data size.
• Works with Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Microsoft® Windows® 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 0.8 x 0.3 inches ; 1.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B0052L6NWG
• Item model number: 000ITWGR
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 20, 2011

Product Description

Color: Gunmetal Gray

iTwin is a revolutionary Plug ‘n’ Play, Security device, comprising two identical halves. It supports two features: iTwin SecureBox and iTwin Remote File Access. iTwin SecureBox enables you to secure your files before uploading to the Cloud. Just Drag and Drop your files into the SecureBox folder. iTwin SecureBox automatically encrypts files dragged into the SecureBox folder and seamlessly integrates with Dropbox™, requiring no extra steps. iTwin Remote File Access enables you to connect and share files between any two online computers, simply and securely. Plug one half into an online computer, the other half into another online computer and the 2 computers are connected - you can remotely access, edit, download and upload your files. All data in transit is encrypted by a crypto key. For both features, the encryption-key resides only on the two halves of your iTwin, providing complete confidentiality. If you lose one half of iTwin, you can remotely disable it so that even if someone finds your device, they don’t get access to your data. One time cost of the device covers unlimited data transfers. There are no subscription fees involved. There are no limits to the amount to data you can transfer using Remote File Access or the amount of data you can upload with SecureBox. iTwin works with Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Microsoft® Windows® 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for remote file access without any hassle. August 29, 2011

By sushmita

Color Name:Gunmetal Gray|Amazon Verified Purchase

I got to know about iTwin through a colleague who uses it for accessing his work stuff while travelling. And it struck me that iTwin could work for me too. And it so does!

I used to email files to myself in order to work on them from home. What this meant was that I had to keep an eye on my files on my office and home computer to ensure I didn't mix up the latest versions with older ones.

Now with an iTwin I don't have to email files to myself but I can access all them whenever I need to. This saves me the pain of maintaining proper file versions. Also I am assured of the security of my files since iTwin ensures they are encrypted when accessed remotely. I had no troubling setting it up, nor did I have to worry about learning a new interface since the iTwin folder looks like a normal folder on your machine.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Mac to PC and PC to Mac October 20, 2011

By M. J Bauer

Color Name:Gunmetal Gray|Amazon Verified Purchase

I just received this device and within 20 minutes I was able to access my Mac files from a Windows 7 PC.

First thought - being a little computer savvy helps. The brief manual does not yet cover the Mac platform so you have to go to the iTwin website and download and install the Mac software. Follow the onscreen instructions and voila' it is installed.

OK, being a regular computer user I naturally put the manual down and started playing around. Pulled out the second half of the iTwin and stuck it in my Windows laptop let the software install and then a little remote Files Icon comes up, then I saw my remote files. Here is a key point. The files I am accessing are on a NAS connected to my Mac, You have to drag the files via Finder into the iTwin local folder on your local computer. It doesn't seem you can just access your computer and cruise around, the files have to be set up. I set up an entire share (a logical drive as my local files with over 10 GB's of storage on line.

Thoughts

If you are a complete neophyte it will be tricky but you won't likely buy this product.
You can also transfer a file from the remote computer to the local computer (seems a bit slower that way)
Bottom line - works well and seems like a very valuable product

If you are a home office worker or someone who needs to access files you have in a different location this works. I will report later after more usage

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost the perfect solution for remotely accessing another computer! December 22, 2011

By Jerry Jackson Jr.

Color Name:Gunmetal Gray

The iTwin is a remarkably simple USB device that lets you securely access files stored on one computer using another computer (via the internet). The iTwin is sort of like two USB flash drives combined into one: You plug the device into the computer you want to access, install the software and select your password, then unplug half of the device (leaving the other half plugged into the computer). You can then plug the other half the of the iTwin into any computer and access files on both computers (as long as both computers are connected to the internet).

There really isn't an easier or cheaper solution currently on the market that lets you share files remotely the way that iTwin does. The only way it could be even better is if it let you remotely run applications installed on another computer ... right now all you can do is transfer and edit files stored on both computers and you can't run applications remotely. That said, iTwin is constantly updating the software and who knows what might be possible with this device in the future.

Bottom line, if you have a work PC and a home PC and regularly need to access files that are stored on one computer or the other then the iTwin is the PERFECT solution for you. Simply pulg it in, set it up, and you can transfer files between computers from anywhere in the world as easily as "drag and drop."

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars iTwin tastic! September 6, 2011

By Tom S

Color Name:Gunmetal Gray

I love Technology and the iTwin has solved my basic need of transferring data between computers. I have 2 PC's in my studio. One used for audio production and the other for video production. Instead of loading a thumb drive and then reinserting into other machine, I simply insert iTwin on 1 PC, software loads, open iTwin folder, "drop" data in: photos, music, videos, etc. THEN I simply insert second half of iTwin into the other PC,(in any connected internet location) open folder and voila! There are all my files from the original PC now present on my other production PC. iTwin works on any PC (or Mac.) As long as you load iTwin folder for remote access with the files you need on the road, you can connect the other 1/2 of iTwin into ANY PC (or Mac) and have your data appear. There is no cloud server, and best of all, NO DATA is actually stored on the 1/2 of iTwin you take with you. Plus, if you lose one 1/2 of the device, you can remotely disable iTwin to keep your data secure.

Remotely edit any shared file from any location: My production partner needed to help me edit video so rather than taking forever to upload file and / or use email, I simply gave the other 1/2 of iTwin to him and he could see all the necessary files before my finished production! and he can re-edit them and drop back in iTwin folder and I can access his changes on my PC. He's on the west coast, I'm on the east coast and we're making changes in lightning speed!!

When I'm shooting in the field and want to unload my SD card from my camera, I simply move them all into my iTwin folder and my PC at home now has all the newly added files to keep safe and secure! No worrying if I'll have my photos or video accidentally erased or damaged. The possibilities are endless....

I'm not spending a lot of $ on multiple thumb drives, flash drives, external drives anymore. The iTwin has the same "storage" capacity as the capacity on my pc (or Mac.) That means storage is limitless!!

The skinny on operating systems: You can use iTwin on any of the following platforms: * Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 and above), Windows® Vista, Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) * Apple® Mac OSX® 10.6 and above (i.e. Snow Leopard and Lion

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