Have you ever had a problem where all your photos and videos in your phone is piling up, and now it is out of memory. While you can always back them up, it’s sometimes a hassle to plug in your device to the PC and then transferring them to your storage. Aztech has a great solution that simplifies all that in the form of its Personal Storage Dongle aka the PSD500
Small in Size
This small dongle is powered by a single 2A micro USB connector, which is a standard for many mobile devices nowadays. On one end, you will plug in an ethernet cable to your router and connect any FAT32 or NTFS USB storage on the other. Install the Aztech app on your device, scan the QR code on the dongle and voila: you’re ready to go.
Sync and Swim
The PSD500 supports up to 2TB of storage – a substantial amount for such a small device. The Aztech app allows you to sync your files between your phone and PSD500, so you can easily back up the files without putting much thought into it. However, there is no option to auto sync your files from your phone, and it needs to be manually uploaded. It can take a long time as only five files are allowed to upload at one time.
Points to Ponder
Point 1: Keeping Watch
The PSD500 not only lets you back up the files on your phone, it also connects with a variety of Aztech’s own IP camera. This makes it easy to backup live recordings of your IPCamera, especially if you’re looking to store the videos for long term.
Point 2: Limitations in a Stick
The USB is only rated at 2.0, so plugging in a USB 3.0 storage won’t utilise it’s speed. The PSD500 is a neat device for those that are looking for a quick and simple way to backup files from their mobile device.
Byline: By Din
Specs:
Price: RM210
Network: 10/100 Fast Ethernet port
Dimensions : 96mm (L) x 34.6mm (W) x 18mm (H)
Weight : 33G
Power : 5V 2A
USB 2.0 Host Port
Storage Capacity : Up to 2TB
Supported File Systems: NTFS and FAT32
Rating
Value: 7
Features: 7
Performance: 7
Design: 8
Usability: 8
Verdict: An easy solution for backing up your mobile device. It is however not one that you can sync and go with.
Total Score: 7.4
