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![]() Comparatively, it took me 30 minutes to upload a 1GB file to Dropbox, and only 90 seconds for my coworker to download. With a 1GB test file, it took approximately two minutes to upload to the Apollo from my computer, but when I shared the link with a coworker, it took 40 minutes to download. When sharing a file with someone from the Apollo, their download speed is limited by my upload speed. I have a home connection that probably matches the speeds the average user has access to, with 120Mb/s for downloads and 6Mb/s for uploads. With shared files and folders, Apollo members can leave comments on files, making it ideal for sharing commentary on photos or collaborating on documents.Īs mentioned above, file transfer speeds are limited by your home connection. ![]() Users will see a browser page with a link to a zipped file, and the Apollo supports public link file sizes up to 1GB.Īll file transfers to and from the Apollo are fully encrypted, using the same encryption built into Promise's professional line of storage devices. When uploading a file and creating a public link, it can be messaged, emailed, or sent via AirDrop to any contact and it will be available for 30 days. In my experience, the multi-user setup worked flawlessly.Īll Apollo users can share files uploaded to the Apollo, either with other Apollo users through a private link or with any person (even a non-Apollo user) with a public link. Apollo settings and account creation are controlled by the owner, but individual users have full access to everything else - uploading files, downloading files, and sharing files. Every person who uses the Apollo gets their own dedicated storage space, which can be set up through the app by the primary user, established as the first person that connects to the Apollo.Įvery user is given completely private storage access and no one else can view or touch the files that are uploaded, including the Apollo's primary user, so it's just like each person having a personal Dropbox account, but stored locally. For example, if I upload a Pages document to Apollo from my Mac, I can then access it on the Apollo app on my iPhone and open it up in the Pages iOS app for editing.Īpollo is perfectly functional for a single user, but it also supports up to 10 users, so it works as a cloud sharing platform for the whole family or for all of the members of a small business. Video and music files can be streamed from the Apollo directly onto your devices, while photos and other files can be viewed or opened on compatible devices. The Apollo works across multiple platforms, with apps available for PCs, Macs, Android, and iOS devices, and it can be used to share, store, and back up any type of file. Uploading and streaming content from Apollo is restricted by your home Internet speeds, so file transfer and streaming speeds are not always going to match speeds downloading from a cloud service. The Apollo can be set up using any of the available apps.Īpollo is a network-attached storage device, which means the files uploaded to it are available anywhere an Internet connection is available, much like a full cloud-based service like Dropbox. Setting up the Apollo was straightforward - I plugged in the necessary cables and then followed a setup process through the iOS app that involved creating an account and establishing a connection. The Apollo will need to be connected to a router through an included Ethernet cable and plugged into a power source. It is small enough that I was able to stash it behind my TV set where it wasn't visible. With its small size, the Apollo fits well on a desk, media stand, or shelf, allowing it to be discretely placed wherever a router is located. In my testing, the Apollo was quiet during operation. ![]() It includes a Gigabit Ethernet port, a USB 3.0 port (for plugging into a computer and for attaching an additional hard drive for backing up the Apollo), 1GB RAM, a 1GHz Marvell ARMADA 380 CPU, and the aforementioned 4TB SATA hard drive. Made from a clean white plastic, the Apollo measures in at 5.6 inches by 7.5 inches and it is 2.4 inches thick with a rectangular shape.Īs seen in the photo below, it's not much taller than an iPhone 6s Plus, and it's similar in size to many home cable modems and routers. The Apollo is compact and sleek looking, with an aesthetic that easily matches Apple's own line of devices. The Apollo, priced at $299, is being sold exclusively through and in Apple retail stores starting on June 7.Īpollo is a 4TB network-attached storage device, which plugs into a router to connect to a home (or small business) Wi-Fi network. ![]()
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