This is a review of the RAVPower FileHub Plus. Prior to using this product i used the RAVPower SD Card Reader RP-WD01. I've found the FileHub Plus to be a very nice upgrade.
What You Should Know Before You Buy
PROs
+ Power Bank: The power bank is large at 6000mAh it should provide you with ample power backup. Previously the RP-WD01 had only a 3000mAh bank so this is a huge upgrade.
+ Storage Input Options: The Filehub provides inputs for regular USB drives up to 4TB and SD/SDHC/SDXC cards
+ Portable Router / Access Point / Bridge: Works excellent to connect 1 or more devices to share files and internet connection. One of my favoriate features is the ability to use this device as a wireless repeater and turn a physical ethernet connection into a wifi access point which makes this device excellent to travel with.
+ Software: Android or iOS apps for easy connection through wifi or connect up using your OS browser
+ Video Streaming: Using your attached media you can stream your video library to your TV using a Chromecast device. Video streams seamlessly.
+ Portability: This device is small. Easily fit it in your pocket or bag.
+ Build Quality: Excellent attention to detail in the build. Not a finger print magnet. There are covers for the ports to block dust. This devices feels solid.
CONs
- Limitation on iOS devices can ONLY access the Photos folder on your iPad/iPhone
- To charge an device using the RAVPower Power Bank functionality you must turn on the router function on the RAVpower.
Conclusion
= Overall I really like the RAVpower Filehub Plus. It's a really nice upgrade from my RAVPower SD Card Reader with it's larger battery and upgraded internet mode options. I would say if you are in the market for a portable file hub / router this is a great option.
ENDLESS STREAMING: Seamlessly stream your videos, photos, and music to your connected smartphones, tablets, TVs, media players, Chromecast, and other DLNA devices.^WIRELESS ROUTER: Instantly convert a wired network to wireless. Internal dual band antennas allow for better network performance.^FREE UP SPACE: Backup your photos and videos from your Android phones or other mobile devices to attached USB flash drive, hard disk, SDHC, SDXC cards. Free up space on your phones.^SHARE INSTANTLY: Share your precious photos and videos with family and friends using the FileHub Plus mobile or desktop app.^EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK: Built-in 6000 mAh power bank (5V/1A) enables you charge most smartphones 2 times.
The RAVPower RP-WD03 FileHub is 6000 mAh power bank, portable router, disk/card reader and a media sharer in one pocket sized device. Supporting USB hard drives up to 4TB and SD/SDHC/SDXC cards up to 256GB, the FileHub allows you to save important documents and files from your Android or iOS devices. Perfect for when you need to free up space. Up to 5 mobile devices can connect simultaneously allowing you to stream media from the SD or USB drives, or you can directly share files between two different storage devices. As a portable router you can turn any wired network and make it wireless, or connect it via a DSL or cable modem and it will act as a regular router. If you connect it to an existing Wi-Fi network, you can share hotspot access with all your friends - perfect for hotels or places you each need to pay for internet access. Please note for you will need to download the latest firmware from the RAVPower website if your USB or SD cards are exFAT format. What's included: RAVPower File Hub (RP-WD03); 1 x USB Cable; 1 x User Manual. Due to the limitation of the Apple iOS system, you can ONLY access the Photos folder on your iPad/iPhone];Filehub is currently unable to sync with media files stored in iTunes to USB storage devices due to digital rights management (DRM).
