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In a press release yesterday LaCie announced the release of its Wireless Space line of Wi-Fi storage solutions. Connecting to your existing Wi-Fi network, the external drive aims to provide centralized storage for backups and media files. It is both PC and Mac compatible and has support for UPnP/DNLA and iTunes, allowing steaming of both video and music files.
An added bonus is the option to use the drive as a wireless b, g, or n access point, boosting the range of your current network. The Wireless Space can even be set up to serve as a full-featured router, thereby filling the role of a complete all-in-one device for your home networking needs. Even better, the design of the drive is "engineered for natural heat dissipation and near-silent operation," an important factor for always-on devices.
The press release states that the drive is currently available only in Europe with a US release expected in October, but the LaCie Online Store shows US priced units that seem available for purchase, perhaps as advance sales. The units will be available in 1TB and 2TB versions priced at $149.99 and $229.99 respectively.