IceWhale Technology, the maker of the ZimaBoard, has just successfully completed its latest Kickstarter campaign for a new personal cloud storage device.
Available in Standard and Pro versions, the ZimaCube is a compact, private and secure alternative to traditional cloud storage options, giving users complete control over their data.
Unlike traditional cloud storage services, which store data on remote servers, ZimaCube allows users to store up to 164 TB of personal data locally on a device they own and control. This not only provides greater privacy and security, but also provides faster access to data – up to 20x faster than cloud services.
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The ZimaCube is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS and is powered by an Intel N100 processor and 8 GB of RAM, while the more advanced ZimaCube Pro has a 12th generation Core i5 processor and 16 GB of RAM.
Both have 6+1 drive bays for a mix of SATA HDDs and NVMe SSDs, plus 2.5GbE network ports. They offer a selection of USB-A and USB-C ports, and the Pro version comes with two additional Thunderbolt USB-C ports.
IceWhale Technology set a funding goal of $10,000 on Kickstarter to bring ZimaCube to market and met that amount in two minutes, closing the campaign with $1.2 million in pledges.
The campaign offered a number of rewards ranging from $499 (for the basic model) to $1599 (for the “Creator Pack” Pro version) and although the campaign has now ended, it is possible to order the basic version of the ZimaCube Pro Personal Cloud for $1438.80, or the upgraded model with 64GB of RAM for $1618.80 here.
The company has already received positive feedback for the ZimaCube. Early reviewers praised its ease of use, fast access speeds, and the peace of mind it provides by allowing users to maintain control over their data.
Delivery of the first batch of the ZimaCube is expected in March 2024.