14 DAY TRIAL // The concept of wireless communication between devices is an old one, but iTwin decided to try something a bit more secure, so it developed the eponymous plug and play device that can connect two computers.
When it comes to transferring data from one computer to another, the most common way is to plug in a flash drive, or other external storage unit, copy the necessary data, then unplug it and take it over to the other PC on which said data is supposed to end up.
Since this is more time-consuming than it needs to be, and since some files may be too large for the portable storage device to fit, the iTwin was developed.
Essentially, it is a set of two devices that look more or less like a USB flash drive each.
They were even made to look identical, though they are actually halves of the same PC accessory.
Each half is plugged into the USB port of two distinct online computers that users wish to share data between, be they desktops or laptops.
The main advantage of the iTwin is that it does not actually store the data, so there is no risk of information loss or theft.
What's more, 256-bit AES encryption is present, with a key that only the two halves themselves know, and which is changed each time the halves are paired.
"Everyone can relate to the problems that we set out to solve when developing the iTwin device. Business people and everyday consumers alike expect to be able to access important information anytime, anywhere," said iTwin CEO Lux Anantharaman.
"iTwin users can travel without a laptop, copy or back-up proprietary work documents, files and folders and remotely access and edit files on one computer from another, ensuring complete versioning control on files with multiple contributors,” he added.
“It's also the best way to create a family network - share photos from the latest vacation or wedding or exchange documents. iTwin brings peace of mind with its numerous, useful applications," the CEO concluded.
A limited quantity of the iTwin is already on sale, priced at $99, plus $10 for shipping, but widespread availability should be reached in January, 2011.