Okay server is a bit of a loaded name for it, but Sony is set to launch their newest portable wireless server, the WG-C20. Measuring only 9mm thick, this slim device supports up to eight simultaneous connections and comes with a USB port (for reading USB flash drive or portable HDD), an SD memory card slot, NFC pairing function, DLNA support.
The product has a built-in 3000mAh lithium-ion polymer battery (can be functioned as a power bank for charging mobile devices) and built-in WiFi connectivity. The WG-C20 will begin shipping from October 25th for 10,000 Yen (about $102) in black, white and purple color options.
Main specifications of "WG-C20"
| Wireless LAN | IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) Access point mode, client mode |
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| NFC | One-touch connection | |
| DLNA | M-DMS | |
| Input and output terminal | USB A port (Hi-Speed USB) USB microB port (Hi-Speed USB) SD memory card slot |
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| USB A port output | DC 5V, 1.5A (maximum) | |
| USB microB port input | DC 5V, 1.0A (maximum) | |
| Built-in battery capacity | 3,000 mAh ※ 5 (lithium-ion polymer battery) | |
| Continuous use time | 10 hours ※ 9 maximum | |
| Supported OS | Dedicated application |
Android 4.0.3-4.3
Supports scheduled for iOS 6.0-7.0.2
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| Body | 7 SP1 or later Windows 8, Windows, Windows Vista SP2 or later, Windows XP SP3 or later Mac OS X10.6 or later |
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| Compatible memory card |
SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card
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| External dimensions | About 71 × 144 × 9mm (depth / width / height) (excluding protrusions) | |
| Mass | About 135g (body only) | |
| Bundled items | USB cable (about 40cm), Set of printed documentation | |
