Re: Possible Image Tank Solution
there are now external 3.5inch drive enclosures with memory card readers. needs a hefty power supply such as from a car battery, but they exist. Herb... - Original Message - From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:05 PM Subject: Re: Possible Image Tank Solution Understood. But these aren't standalone devices with a CF slot and the software to allow downloading. They're USB or Firewire and usually require their own power supply. I have 250GB and 500GB Lacie hard drives I can take with a laptop for extra storage/backup. Well the 500GB is a little heavy and big for that.
Re: Possible Image Tank Solution
they go up to 2T. look at LaCie external FireWire drives. Herb - Original Message - From: "Doug Franklin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 8:36 AM Subject: Re: Possible Image Tank Solution If you're willing to do a desktop drive in an external enclosure they're up to 250GB or more. Heck, I've seen a 250 at my local BJs (like Sam's Club).
Re: Possible Image Tank Solution
On Thu, 26 May 2005 11:05:12 -0600, Tom C wrote: > Understood. But these aren't standalone devices with a CF slot > and the software to allow downloading. I was thinking in terms of connecting it to a laptop rather than using it standalone. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ
Re: Possible Image Tank Solution
Understood. But these aren't standalone devices with a CF slot and the software to allow downloading. They're USB or Firewire and usually require their own power supply. I have 250GB and 500GB Lacie hard drives I can take with a laptop for extra storage/backup. Well the 500GB is a little heavy and big for that. Tom C. From: "Doug Franklin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: "pentax-discuss@pdml.net" Subject: Re: Possible Image Tank Solution Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 08:36:15 -0400 On Wed, 25 May 2005 23:41:10 -0600, Tom C wrote: > Is there a 100G standalone storage device??? If you're willing to do a desktop drive in an external enclosure they're up to 250GB or more. Heck, I've seen a 250 at my local BJs (like Sam's Club). TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ
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On Wed, 25 May 2005 23:41:10 -0600, Tom C wrote: > Is there a 100G standalone storage device??? If you're willing to do a desktop drive in an external enclosure they're up to 250GB or more. Heck, I've seen a 250 at my local BJs (like Sam's Club). TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ
Re: Possible Image Tank Solution
On 25 May 2005 at 23:41, Tom C wrote: > Yeah, you're pretty funny Rob. :) > > I figure the laptop will allow me to run Photoshop and do a little editing, > along the way, not to mention the added ability to burn CD's, DVD's for > backups. > Weird how digital induces paranoia that I never had with film. Is there a > 100G > standalone storage device??? Most I've seen is around 80G. If the Epson > thing > was 80G, I might consider it... but the 40G, is it?, is still too small to > justify the expense, IMO. I bought both my X-S Drive and CompactDrive without drives fitted so I could buy and fit suitable drives. At the time 80GB drives were the highest capacity available, now 100GB 2.5" PATA drives are available from Fujitsu and Seagate. If the Epson device doesn't come in an 80 or 100GB format then they are just delaying their release to ensure they have future upgrade sales potential. If you need editing capabilities or web access a lap-top is idea of course, if not though it's a lot of weight/expense. I like the idea of being able to back- up to CD Rom or DVD however I really wouldn't consider it necessary for a trip of less than 3 weeks duration. I also am quite pleased about not having review/edit facilities whilst I'm out and about. I treat the digital like film to an extent, shoot and forget. Regarding paranoia, I am pretty happy with my portable storage, generally a can shoot all day to cards and DL in the evening when I have a source of mains power and I never DL whilst I'm on the move, any time the platter is spinning I'm stationary. I use the drive only for storage, no videos or music on the run or anything like that. The nice thing about the Compact Drive is that it also doubles as a battery AA charger, oh and it's quite inexpensive. One less thing to lug about. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: Possible Image Tank Solution
Yeah, you're pretty funny Rob. :) I figure the laptop will allow me to run Photoshop and do a little editing, along the way, not to mention the added ability to burn CD's, DVD's for backups. Weird how digital induces paranoia that I never had with film. Is there a 100G standalone storage device??? Most I've seen is around 80G. If the Epson thing was 80G, I might consider it... but the 40G, is it?, is still too small to justify the expense, IMO. Tom C. From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Possible Image Tank Solution Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 13:50:48 +1000 Do you intend to use the lap-top for anything other than storage? It seems a bit of overkill otherwise in a minimalist set-up. You know if you bought a 100GB portable storage device you could probably afford a big solid state CF card :-) BTW I hear you're not too happy about the *ist D buffer Cheers, Rob Studdert
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Yeah, you're pretty funny Rob. :) I figure the laptop will allow me to run Photoshop and do a little editing, along the way, not to mention the added ability to burn CD's, DVD's for backups. Weird how digital induces paranoia that I never had with film. Is there a 100G standalone storage device??? Most I've seen is around 80G. If the Epson thing was 80G, I might consider it... but the 40G, is it?, is still too small to justify the expense, IMO. Tom C. From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Possible Image Tank Solution Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 13:50:48 +1000 Do you intend to use the lap-top for anything other than storage? It seems a bit of overkill otherwise in a minimalist set-up. You know if you bought a 100GB portable storage device you could probably afford a big solid state CF card :-) BTW I hear you're not too happy about the *ist D buffer Cheers, Rob Studdert
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On 25 May 2005 at 21:27, Tom C wrote: > Thanks Bob. > > One of the trips this year is guided. Only one small suitcase per person + > camera gear. Alot of walking and toting of luggage. I need to fit the > laptop, > adapter, etc., and ALL my clothes in a large backpack style wheeled case. > Hence the desire to go as small and light as possible. Sony has a similar > size > and weight laptop but it's a good $600 more, at least. > > I wouldn't usually go for a laptop this small, but this trip pretty much > demands it (I think), or maybe it's just an excuse to buy another computer. Do you intend to use the lap-top for anything other than storage? It seems a bit of overkill otherwise in a minimalist set-up. You know if you bought a 100GB portable storage device you could probably afford a big solid state CF card :-) BTW I hear you're not too happy about the *ist D buffer Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
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Thanks Bob. One of the trips this year is guided. Only one small suitcase per person + camera gear. Alot of walking and toting of luggage. I need to fit the laptop, adapter, etc., and ALL my clothes in a large backpack style wheeled case. Hence the desire to go as small and light as possible. Sony has a similar size and weight laptop but it's a good $600 more, at least. I wouldn't usually go for a laptop this small, but this trip pretty much demands it (I think), or maybe it's just an excuse to buy another computer. Tom C. From: Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Possible Image Tank Solution Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 21:47:08 -0500 Tom, The last two Toshiba laptops that I've purchased have been under $800. ...With a CD burner on board but 8 pounds in weight. They are a great solution to downloading images and can fly in the suitcase. I always take my laptop on vacation. Look at Best Buy or Circuit City this weekend for the rebate deals (graduation gifts). Regards, Bob S. On 5/25/05, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This may become my image tank solution for trips this summer. > > http://www.averatec.com/notebooks/1000series.htm > > It's a notebook computer. 10.6" screen, 80GB hard drive, CD burner, 3.3 lbs > (before AC adapter). While not something I'd take out on a hike, having it > available to download images, burn backup CD's, and view images might be > handy. I have a 250GB USB drive I could take with it as a third archiving > option. I hope it's available witha DVD burner sometime soon as I'd prefer > to burn DVD's over CDs's. > > I hope to have enough CF/microdrive capacity to shoot all day then > download/backup at night. I envision possibly 4 - 8GB a day for 10 days > running, plus my wife's and son's Optios. > > Expensive for an image tank, but maybe the best solution for a long trip so > far. > > Tom C. > > >
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Tom, The last two Toshiba laptops that I've purchased have been under $800. ...With a CD burner on board but 8 pounds in weight. They are a great solution to downloading images and can fly in the suitcase. I always take my laptop on vacation. Look at Best Buy or Circuit City this weekend for the rebate deals (graduation gifts). Regards, Bob S. On 5/25/05, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This may become my image tank solution for trips this summer. > > http://www.averatec.com/notebooks/1000series.htm > > It's a notebook computer. 10.6" screen, 80GB hard drive, CD burner, 3.3 lbs > (before AC adapter). While not something I'd take out on a hike, having it > available to download images, burn backup CD's, and view images might be > handy. I have a 250GB USB drive I could take with it as a third archiving > option. I hope it's available witha DVD burner sometime soon as I'd prefer > to burn DVD's over CDs's. > > I hope to have enough CF/microdrive capacity to shoot all day then > download/backup at night. I envision possibly 4 - 8GB a day for 10 days > running, plus my wife's and son's Optios. > > Expensive for an image tank, but maybe the best solution for a long trip so > far. > > Tom C. > > >
Possible Image Tank Solution
This may become my image tank solution for trips this summer. http://www.averatec.com/notebooks/1000series.htm It's a notebook computer. 10.6" screen, 80GB hard drive, CD burner, 3.3 lbs (before AC adapter). While not something I'd take out on a hike, having it available to download images, burn backup CD's, and view images might be handy. I have a 250GB USB drive I could take with it as a third archiving option. I hope it's available witha DVD burner sometime soon as I'd prefer to burn DVD's over CDs's. I hope to have enough CF/microdrive capacity to shoot all day then download/backup at night. I envision possibly 4 - 8GB a day for 10 days running, plus my wife's and son's Optios. Expensive for an image tank, but maybe the best solution for a long trip so far. Tom C.
