Amber X review by daledumbsitdown.com

Photo credit: Dale Meredith

Dale dissues the digital age and how finding the perfect photo storage solution is crucial. While Google Photos has been popular, its limitations have sparked a search for alternatives. One potential challenger is the Amber X, priced at $249. 

'The Ultimate Photo Storage Solution.'


User-Friendly Setup: 

Dale thinks getting started with Amber X is a breeze. With a power cord, Bluetooth and WiFi connections, and your mobile device, the setup process is guided by the super user-friendly Amber iX app. It caters to various operating systems and 'turns the installation journey into a piece of cake.'

Impressive Port Options: 

Amber X offers a variety of ports, including an SD Card Reader for photo offloading, an HDMI 2.0 4K Output for high-resolution media showcasing, a Gigabit Ethernet Port for a reliable wired connection, a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port for USB compatibility, and a 12V/2A DC Power port to keep things running smoothly.

Wireless Connectivity: 

With 802.11ac 2x2 WiFi and Bluetooth, Amber X eliminates cable clutter and provides seamless wireless connectivity. The 2x2 configuration ensures efficient data streaming with dual antennas supporting two data streams.

Ample Storage Capacity: 

Amber X offers a generous 512GB high-speed SSD internal storage. Expandability is possible through USB 3.1 drives, supporting up to 2TB via SSD and up to 12TB via an external hard drive.

Powerful Processor and Memory: 

Equipped with a 64-Bit 6-Core ARM Cortex Processor and 2 GB DDR4 RAM, Amber X delivers lightning-fast performance, ensuring smooth operation for various tasks.

Compact and Secure: 

With its compact size of 4.9 in x 4.91 in x 1.5 in and weighing just 0.66 lbs, Amber X is highly portable. Its proprietary Amber OS ensures the security of your data with encrypted data transfer, transport, and configurable disk encryption.

Impressive Media Output: 

Amber X supports Chromecast Output, Chromecast Ultra Output, and DLNA Output. It handles various video and audio formats, including high-bitrate options, making it a versatile media player.


Photo credit: Dale Meredith

All in all, Dale voices that the Amber X proves to be an impressive contender in the photo storage market. With its user-friendly setup, versatile port options, wireless connectivity, ample storage capacity, powerful performance, compact design, and secure data management, it offers a compelling alternative to Google Photos. Dale’s journey into Amber X showcases its potential as a reliable and feature-rich photo storage solution.


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