help needed on portable storage devices

Hi All,

I am looking for a portable storage solution for storing pictures while
travelling (travelling with a laptop is not an option for me). I am
looking for input on the following devices from anyone who uses/used any
of these products:

http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.n.../category.3/.f

http://store.wolverinedata.com/dr/v2...P=0&CACHE_ID=0

My main concerns a

1. transfer speed from CF card to device. (most important!)
2. price
3. battery power

"Emptying" the device to the PC is not really a concern. (I have time
:-)) Right now I'm leaning towards the Vosonic X's-Drive II but I'm also
concerned about its operating temperatures (0 C - 70 C) Does that mean I
can't use the device under freezing point?

I also like the Apacer Disc Steno CP-100 (looks like the most cost
effective solution) but I'm concerned about battery power, and speed and
it may be a bit cumbersome to handle all those CDs on the road.

I must also mention that I live in Korea now where I can get a 2.5" HD
for a fairly cheap price.

Any input is appreciated,

Thanks,

Mark

"Mark Panszky" wrote in
message ...
Hi All,

I am looking for a portable storage solution for storing pictures
while
travelling (travelling with a laptop is not an option for me). I am
looking for input on the following devices from anyone who uses/used
any
of these products:


http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.n.../category.3/.f


http://store.wolverinedata.com/dr/v2...P=0&CACHE_ID=0

My main concerns a

1. transfer speed from CF card to device. (most important!)
2. price
3. battery power

"Emptying" the device to the PC is not really a concern. (I have
time
:-)) Right now I'm leaning towards the Vosonic X's-Drive II but I'm
also
concerned about its operating temperatures (0 C - 70 C) Does that
mean I
can't use the device under freezing point?

I also like the Apacer Disc Steno CP-100 (looks like the most cost
effective solution) but I'm concerned about battery power, and speed
and
it may be a bit cumbersome to handle all those CDs on the road.

I must also mention that I live in Korea now where I can get a 2.5"
HD
for a fairly cheap price.

Any input is appreciated,

Thanks,

Mark

I bought a 40 GB "Tripper" from mydigitaldiscount. My first use was
on a trip to Florida. Battery life was fine, I was able to download
pictures from by 256 MB CF cards and the battery never failed. It
should last at least 1 1/2 hours on a full charge and that was always
more than I needed since the transfer time from card to Tripper was
extremely fast.

Thanks for the info. Can you tell me approx. how long it takes to
transfer files from the 256 MB card? Also are you able to upload files
from the HD to the CF cards and can you create folders on the device? (I
am also thinking of storing MP3s on it and uploading them to my MP3
player while on the road?)

Thanks,
Mark

Peter A. Stavrakoglou wrote:
"Mark Panszky" wrote in
message ...

Hi All,

I am looking for a portable storage solution for storing pictures

while

travelling (travelling with a laptop is not an option for me). I am
looking for input on the following devices from anyone who uses/used

any

of these products:



http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.n.../category.3/.f


http://store.wolverinedata.com/dr/v2...P=0&CACHE_ID=0

My main concerns a

1. transfer speed from CF card to device. (most important!)
2. price
3. battery power

"Emptying" the device to the PC is not really a concern. (I have

time

:-)) Right now I'm leaning towards the Vosonic X's-Drive II but I'm

also

concerned about its operating temperatures (0 C - 70 C) Does that

mean I

can't use the device under freezing point?

I also like the Apacer Disc Steno CP-100 (looks like the most cost
effective solution) but I'm concerned about battery power, and speed

and

it may be a bit cumbersome to handle all those CDs on the road.

I must also mention that I live in Korea now where I can get a 2.5"

HD

for a fairly cheap price.

Any input is appreciated,

Thanks,

Mark


I bought a 40 GB "Tripper" from mydigitaldiscount. My first use was
on a trip to Florida. Battery life was fine, I was able to download
pictures from by 256 MB CF cards and the battery never failed. It
should last at least 1 1/2 hours on a full charge and that was always
more than I needed since the transfer time from card to Tripper was
extremely fast.

Thanks for the info. Can you tell me approx. how long it takes to
transfer files from the 256 MB card? Also are you able to upload files
from the HD to the CF cards and can you create folders on the device? (I
am also thinking of storing MP3s on it and uploading them to my MP3
player while on the road?)

Thanks,
Mark

Peter A. Stavrakoglou wrote:
"Mark Panszky" wrote in
message ...

Hi All,

I am looking for a portable storage solution for storing pictures

while

travelling (travelling with a laptop is not an option for me). I am
looking for input on the following devices from anyone who uses/used

any

of these products:



http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.n.../category.3/.f


http://store.wolverinedata.com/dr/v2...P=0&CACHE_ID=0

My main concerns a

1. transfer speed from CF card to device. (most important!)
2. price
3. battery power

"Emptying" the device to the PC is not really a concern. (I have

time

:-)) Right now I'm leaning towards the Vosonic X's-Drive II but I'm

also

concerned about its operating temperatures (0 C - 70 C) Does that

mean I

can't use the device under freezing point?

I also like the Apacer Disc Steno CP-100 (looks like the most cost
effective solution) but I'm concerned about battery power, and speed

and

it may be a bit cumbersome to handle all those CDs on the road.

I must also mention that I live in Korea now where I can get a 2.5"

HD

for a fairly cheap price.

Any input is appreciated,

Thanks,

Mark


I bought a 40 GB "Tripper" from mydigitaldiscount. My first use was
on a trip to Florida. Battery life was fine, I was able to download
pictures from by 256 MB CF cards and the battery never failed. It
should last at least 1 1/2 hours on a full charge and that was always
more than I needed since the transfer time from card to Tripper was
extremely fast.

Thanks for the info. Can you tell me approx. how long it takes to
transfer files from the 256 MB card? Also are you able to upload files
from the HD to the CF cards and can you create folders on the device? (I
am also thinking of storing MP3s on it and uploading them to my MP3
player while on the road?)

Thanks,
Mark

Peter A. Stavrakoglou wrote:
"Mark Panszky" wrote in
message ...

Hi All,

I am looking for a portable storage solution for storing pictures

while

travelling (travelling with a laptop is not an option for me). I am
looking for input on the following devices from anyone who uses/used

any

of these products:



http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.n.../category.3/.f


http://store.wolverinedata.com/dr/v2...P=0&CACHE_ID=0

My main concerns a

1. transfer speed from CF card to device. (most important!)
2. price
3. battery power

"Emptying" the device to the PC is not really a concern. (I have

time

:-)) Right now I'm leaning towards the Vosonic X's-Drive II but I'm

also

concerned about its operating temperatures (0 C - 70 C) Does that

mean I

can't use the device under freezing point?

I also like the Apacer Disc Steno CP-100 (looks like the most cost
effective solution) but I'm concerned about battery power, and speed

and

it may be a bit cumbersome to handle all those CDs on the road.

I must also mention that I live in Korea now where I can get a 2.5"

HD

for a fairly cheap price.

Any input is appreciated,

Thanks,

Mark


I bought a 40 GB "Tripper" from mydigitaldiscount. My first use was
on a trip to Florida. Battery life was fine, I was able to download
pictures from by 256 MB CF cards and the battery never failed. It
should last at least 1 1/2 hours on a full charge and that was always
more than I needed since the transfer time from card to Tripper was
extremely fast.

"Mark Panszky" wrote in
message ...
Thanks for the info. Can you tell me approx. how long it takes to
transfer files from the 256 MB card? Also are you able to upload
files
from the HD to the CF cards and can you create folders on the
device? (I
am also thinking of storing MP3s on it and uploading them to my MP3
player while on the road?)

Thanks,
Mark

I just used it today for the first time in months. It takes one minute
and 45 seconds to download 256 megs onto it.

You can use the Tripper as a portable hard drive - you can upload
files from your PC onto it, create folders, etc. Sounds like it is
what you're looking for. The Image Tank and Xs-Drive also fit the
bill.

"Mark Panszky" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the info. Can you tell me approx. how long it takes to
transfer files from the 256 MB card? Also are you able to upload files
from the HD to the CF cards and can you create folders on the device? (I
am also thinking of storing MP3s on it and uploading them to my MP3
player while on the road?)

Thanks,
Mark


Something like the Archos hard drive devices can do all these things: serve
as PC external HD, receive dumps from CF card, AND play MP3s. I have a
year-and-a-half old Archos Jukebox Multimedia, but I'm sure the ones they
make now do even more--I think you'd be interested in their Gmini devices.
Prices are pretty good too.


F

"Mark Panszky" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the info. Can you tell me approx. how long it takes to
transfer files from the 256 MB card? Also are you able to upload files
from the HD to the CF cards and can you create folders on the device? (I
am also thinking of storing MP3s on it and uploading them to my MP3
player while on the road?)

Thanks,
Mark


Something like the Archos hard drive devices can do all these things: serve
as PC external HD, receive dumps from CF card, AND play MP3s. I have a
year-and-a-half old Archos Jukebox Multimedia, but I'm sure the ones they
make now do even more--I think you'd be interested in their Gmini devices.
Prices are pretty good too.


F

I have the Apacer Disk steno,,,
it works perfectly, I bit heavy to carry but i am able to download 512k
from my canon 10d . never had any problems and writes cd's perfectly. very
useful when traveling for prolonged periods of time.

Elliott


"Mark Panszky" wrote in message
...
Hi All,

I am looking for a portable storage solution for storing pictures while
travelling (travelling with a laptop is not an option for me). I am
looking for input on the following devices from anyone who uses/used any
of these products:

http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.n.../category.3/.f


http://store.wolverinedata.com/dr/v2...P=0&CACHE_ID=0

My main concerns a

1. transfer speed from CF card to device. (most important!)
2. price
3. battery power

"Emptying" the device to the PC is not really a concern. (I have time
:-)) Right now I'm leaning towards the Vosonic X's-Drive II but I'm also
concerned about its operating temperatures (0 C - 70 C) Does that mean I
can't use the device under freezing point?

I also like the Apacer Disc Steno CP-100 (looks like the most cost
effective solution) but I'm concerned about battery power, and speed and
it may be a bit cumbersome to handle all those CDs on the road.

I must also mention that I live in Korea now where I can get a 2.5" HD
for a fairly cheap price.

Any input is appreciated,

Thanks,

Mark

In article ,
"Elliott" writes:

I have the Apacer Disk steno,,,
it works perfectly, I bit heavy to carry but i am able to download
512k from my canon 10d . never had any problems and writes cd's
perfectly. very useful when traveling for prolonged periods of time.

How much care does this unit require during travel?

I have traveled on three continents, and maintaining camera
equipment in good condition while traveling is only a bit
easier than lugging an infant. Equipment gets banged around,
you don't always have a clean and convenient desk or table
while you are working, luggage gets dropped and crushed, and
dirt and junk accumulate at the bottom of your tote bag and
suitcases. All of these factors affect CD/R writers also, and
IMO CD/R blanks are more fragile than photographic film.
[The usable part of photographic film never(?) is exposed to
the dirty humid environment.]

In case of problems (or bonanza), are CD/R blanks readily
available when you are off the beaten path? I have found
premium 35mm film offered for sale in some very
out-of-the-way places.

Thanks in advance for your opinions.

Richard Ballard MSEE CNA4 KD0AZ
--
Consultant specializing in computer networks, imaging & security
Listed as rjballard in "Friends & Favorites" at www.amazon.com
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