Hello mike27oct,
thank you for your response. I was reading FAQ you have mentioned and given information is heavy to realize in private environment.
e.g. Operating Temperature range
The Operating Temperature for the unit is 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F).
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The battery operates best with a ambient operating temperature between 5° to 20°C.
I wasbuying this device in Middle Europe (Germany), in summer time air temperature is often above 20°C at home or office. Does this mean this device should not be used approx. May to September in this region?
Air condition is not common in private environment – even most offices doesn’t use it.
On the other side – to be in a room with maximum 20°C to run this device is not an nice option…
Conclusion: Mentioned temperature range of My Passport Wireless should be closer to real conditions.
e.g. Do not over-charge the My Passport Wireless.
→ comment M_B charging logic should have possibility to manage this point like every other battery powered devices (mobile phone, laptop, …)
Use only the charger that comes with the product.
->comment M_B I’ve done this - as mentioned initially
Do not leave the battery in charging mode for extended periods. …
→ comment M_B Does this include situations where battery is not charging internally but status “charging battery” is show (usage with the charger (that comes with the product))?
Every time the charger is plugged in the status “charging battery” is shown. This status “charging battery” is wrong in case device is switched on. As per definition My Passport Wireless is charging ONLY if it is connected to the charger (that comes with the product) and it is switched off.
Allow the battery to discharge.
→ comment M_B understood – like every chargeable battery
Conclusion: Device is showing status “charging battery” in the moment it is powered on (to work with) and the charger connected (at GUI via IP 192.168.60.1) – but this status is not correct.
Device is charging when it is not active BUT not too long. Usability? A device what is not active/not used will not be monitored from a person most properly.
To tell the truth – for me it seem development of this device (SW and HW) was interrupted for bringing it on market. It’s not finalized – not WD typically !
Best regards
Matthias
