Eye-Fi goes beta, like finally

Damian Koh | Nov 01, 2006

Remember the 1GB Wi-Fi flash media we wrote about in May? It's coming. But if you can't wait, join the Eye-Fi beta program.

In a nutshell, the Eye-Fi is a 802.11g/b wireless SD card that you can fit into your digicam and turn it instantly into a Wi-Fi-enabled shooter. Sounds cool? That's not all. The Eye-Film Beta will also copy photos from your camera to a PC, Mac or even to an online destination.

You can request for a Type II adapter if your camera accepts only CompactFlash cards. No support for RAW images or video files yet, as the Eye-Film Beta does only JPEGs. We can almost hear Palm OS and Windows Mobile users cry foul because there's no support for smart phones currently, though we're quite sure that would change if all the beta testers do something about it.

Beta testing began in late October and successful applicants are required to help evaluate the product via surveys and by filing support cases, etc. Participants also have to sign a confidentiality agreement that forbids them to discuss their findings and experiences openly.

Of course, a US$99 fee applies. This would include a no-cost upgrade to a 1GB card once it's available (512MB for beta test only), necessary software, online support and services and, of course, the card itself. If you're not satisfied in any way, you can reportedly request for a refund.

For more details, click here.

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