Sony WG-C20 Portable Wireless Server

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 10/02/2013 08:58 AM | source: | 4 comment(s)

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
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
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 ※"File Manager" is available for download from Google Play ™. Supports scheduled for iOS 6.0-7.0.2 ※corresponding time TBD
	Body	7 SP1 or later Windows 8, Windows, Windows Vista SP2 or later, Windows XP SP3 or later Mac OS X10.6 or later
Compatible memory card		SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC memory card ※SeeQVault corresponding SD memory card is also available. If you want to use with this camera microSD memory card, please put it in (sold separately) adapter product only.
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