AirStash | Mobile Ministry Magazine

When on my recent trip, there was that really neat point where you are told that you can turn on your wireless devices. As usual, I take a look at any Wi-Fi options which might be available and noticed that there as a network running that looked a bit unfamiliar. Because the flight was a long one, I stood up, looked around, and noticed a person with a blinking USB device nearby on their tray. I asked him what it was and was (re)introduced to the AirStash – a wireless flash drive that is also a pocket media server and SD card adapter. In a literal sense, you would be carrying a pocket media server, able to stream or download up to 32GB of content, to anyone who has a WiFi-enabled device.

I will admit, because I use a Nokia N8 and 1st gen iPad, I started to get some ideas. But, I’m already able to duplicate what the AirStash does using my N8 and JoikuSpot (am a special case, I know).

AirStash does have a neat ability though for many folks who might be moving to a mobile device that doesn’t have a lot of internal space, or from a device that has a memory card to one that doesn’t. You end up with a place to archive the old content, and a means to share it for others no matter their device. AirStash as not just a personal media folder, but one that could easily come in handy during family and community gatherings.

Keith

Another thing I appreciate about the AirStash as opposed to using my phone is that I can make sure people are only accessing materials I want made available to them- they are not gaining any access to my phone. Kingston also offers the cheaper Wi-Drive which easily fits in your pocket.
Keith

Another thing I appreciate about the AirStash as opposed to using my phone is that I can make sure people are only accessing materials I want made available to them- they are not gaining any access to my phone. Kingston also offers the cheaper Wi-Drive which easily fits in your pocket.
Antoine RJ Wright

Accessing your phone when playing the role of a hotspot? Unless you are using an app at is deliberately keeping your device open and unsecured within the network, or are using a platform with some shady security modeling (Android for example), then that’s not an issue. I addition, to access anything that is vital to phone functions, and have the abiltiy to change it, requires your device being more of a server than most hotspot software allows.
Antoine RJ Wright

Accessing your phone when playing the role of a hotspot? Unless you are using an app at is deliberately keeping your device open and unsecured within the network, or are using a platform with some shady security modeling (Android for example), then that’s not an issue. I addition, to access anything that is vital to phone functions, and have the abiltiy to change it, requires your device being more of a server than most hotspot software allows.
Keith

Unfortunately the platform with the shady security modeling (Android) has the majority share of the smartphone market. I’m less worried about someone changing settings than accessing information I’d rather not have seen.
Keith

Unfortunately the platform with the shady security modeling (Android) has the majority share of the smartphone market. I’m less worried about someone changing settings than accessing information I’d rather not have seen.