I could not ask for anything more. The Following are all postive features of this device:
It acts as an emergency charger for portable devices. For those who have left a less than favorable review because of the battery charging capabilities please consider updating your review. This is a feature that Kingston did not have to add and the device would have been just as good. What is sad is that reviewers are taking off a star for the lower mah capacity of the battery for external charging without considering although buying a emergency charger is going to be $30-$40 anyway. I only paid $60 for this device so removing a star because the capacity of the battery may not adequately or fully charge a 5" or larger screen mobile device is not fair IMO. Also don't forget that you can still use a portable battery with multiple USB ports to charge both the MobileLite and other electronic device, or a portable battery with one USB port for charging which will allow you to plug in your MobileLite, and then your electronic device can charge using the MobileLite USB port. Just remember that if you use the USB port for charging then you will not be to use the USB port for USB data connection at the same time.
The owner of the device can offload and transfer content from there technology devices while in remote locations or on vacation.
The device works with memory card readers, YES I HAVE TRIED THIS, which means that you are not limited to just SD card compatibility, but you can use basically any type of memory card but not all at the same time. If you have a SD card, insert, and read and then if you then want to read lets say a Sony MS card remove the SD card and insert the MS card, no problem. I have a memory card reader with SD, MMC, Sony MS, etc and the kingston passed the test with flying colors. and you can still use the regular SD card slot on the device at the same time as occupying the USB port on the device. I have not tried the Micro USB port at the same time which will be my next test.
You are able to use the Kingston as a bridge device, which means that if you are using a mobile Hotspot or if you are at a hotel that charge for Wifi per device then all your devices will be viewed as one device when going through the MobileLite. No per device hotel Wifi charge will apply.
I cannot say enough positive things about this device it is simply awesome and worthy of 5 stars. I am using the device on iOS and Android and have had no issues.
If there were Three things that I would wish for it would be:
A small case for the device and the SD card adapter
That the iOS app works with older Firmwares prior to v5.1. I have an iPod touch at firmware 4.3 and cannot not use the Mobilelite APP without first updating the iTouch's firmware
A default password should be defined on the unit during manufacturing, which would be the same practices that manufactures use for other wireless protocols such as bluetooth, or WiFi routers
The one thing that I have noticed is that the Power button can be a bit difficult to operate since it does nto sit flush with the case and is rather small. for large fingers.
Other reviewers have complained about the lack of documentation, and I'm not going to argue that this a valid complaint for them. However for me getting this unit up and running is a no brainer. Charge the unit, download the iOS app or Android app, connect to the unit, set a password if needed, and start enjoying your content. This is what the instruction sheet states and also when downloading the iOS or Android app this is the first thing that is displayed to the user before they even presented with the apps GUI.
This is a great product that should be in more stores. I went to Staples who was supposed to be one of the re-salers and they had no idea what I was talking about and the item was not found in my staples here in the Sacramento, Ca area.
Great job Kingston, keep up the good work.
| Wireless Type | 802.11n, 802.11g |
|---|---|
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
