Gridbase Pocket: Offline Connectivity Solution

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GRIDBASE "Pocket" Briefing Document
Product: GRIDBASE "Pocket"

Purpose: Offline, portable, local server providing access to a curated collection of digital resources.

Key Features:

Functionality: Operates similarly to a standard internet server but utilizes its own internal data storage.
"Pocket functions as a local server. While access to sites like Facebook is not available through Pocket, users can enjoy a vast array of resources including thousands of books, medical libraries, multimedia content, survival manuals, Wikipedia, and much more."

Content: Offers a pre-loaded, curated selection of digital resources, eliminating the need for external internet access.
"Pocket is intentionally designed as a static drive, not intended for modification or additional content."

Portability: Compact design facilitates easy transport and deployment in various environments.
"Pocket can be deployed anywhere, anytime. Some of our customers enjoy using Pocket on a plane when there is no inflight wi-fi; Others use it in their off-grid cabins."

Connectivity: Broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal for access via user devices.
Limitations:

No external internet access: Limited to pre-loaded content.
"Unlike traditional Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that connect users to a bank of external servers hosting various websites, Pocket functions as a local server."

No content modification: Users cannot add or modify the existing content library.
"Pocket is intentionally designed as a static drive, not intended for modification or additional content."

Not EMP-hardened: Susceptible to electromagnetic pulse damage.
"Pocket is intentionally not EMP-hardened, as such hardening would compromise its ability to broadcast a Wi-Fi signal, which is essential for accessing the device."

Mitigation:

Faraday bags recommended for EMP protection.
"However, Pocket's compact design allows it to fit easily into various Faraday bags for added protection. We recommend SLNT for this purpose."

Target Audience:

Individuals seeking offline access to a curated library of information.
Users in environments with limited or no internet connectivity (e.g., off-grid living, travel).
Those seeking a secure and self-contained information resource.
Key Takeaways:

GRIDBASE "Pocket" provides a valuable tool for individuals needing offline access to a wide range of information.
Its limitations regarding external connectivity and content modification are important considerations for potential users.
While not EMP-hardened, the device's small size allows for easy storage in protective Faraday bags.