Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Amita Guha
On 1/16/07, Doug Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Amita Guha wrote: > > > I can vouch for both the CompactDrive and the Epson devices - I have > > Amita, how much data could you transfer from memory cards to either of > these devices on one battery charge? I'm afraid I can't give you a reliab

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Doug, There are two major directions with the portable devices. One is to provide a screen with viewing capabilities to review pictures. The other is a simple storage device that just stores the images. The Epson is a viewing style and arguably the best of that type. The CompactDrive is

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Doug Franklin
Bruce Dayton wrote: > There are two major directions with the portable devices. One is to > provide a screen with viewing capabilities to review pictures. The > other is a simple storage device that just stores the images. Yep, my MediaGear box is the simple type, too. I see no reason to get t

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Doug Franklin
Bruce Dayton wrote: > I'm guessing on my CompactDrive that I can transfer about 10gb on one > battery charge. Beyond that, since it takes AA's I can quickly put > another set in, if needed. That's good to know. Unfortunately, my little MediaGear box uses some sort of proprietary battery, I think

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 16, 2007, at 11:55 AM, Adam Maas wrote: > I'm fond of my laptop, but it's not a replacement for a portable > storage > unit, it's simply too large and heavy. Exactly. I carry the Epson P2000 when I don't want to be burdened with the size and weight of a laptop. It weighs about a pound

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Adam Maas
Sadly, it doesn't fit in a belt-pouch like the other options. I'm fond of my laptop, but it's not a replacement for a portable storage unit, it's simply too large and heavy. -Adam Thibouille wrote: > Mmm my thinkpad X60 cost me a leg and an arm but It reads sd cards, is > 1.5kg has a 12" scree

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Thibouille
Mmm my thinkpad X60 cost me a leg and an arm but It reads sd cards, is 1.5kg has a 12" screen, 80GB disk and 8 hours battery time.. oh and dual core cpu/1.5GB so PS performance is not a concern at all. If you have money it is not a stupid option at all. 2007/1/16, Leon Altoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
One of the folks on another list uses the CompactDrive PD70X with Everready E2 Lithium AA disposables. He told me he was able to nearly fill an 80G drive with *ist DS PEF files before he exhausted a set. Godfrey On Jan 16, 2007, at 8:37 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > I'm guessing on my CompactDr

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Bruce Dayton
I'm guessing on my CompactDrive that I can transfer about 10gb on one battery charge. Beyond that, since it takes AA's I can quickly put another set in, if needed. -- Bruce Tuesday, January 16, 2007, 5:17:10 AM, you wrote: DF> Amita Guha wrote: >> I can vouch for both the CompactDrive and th

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 16, 2007, at 5:17 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: > Amita Guha wrote: > >> I can vouch for both the CompactDrive and the Epson devices - I have > > Amita, how much data could you transfer from memory cards to either of > these devices on one battery charge? I've got a cheap little housing > from

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Boris Liberman
Doug, my PD7X came with both standard cord and car charger cord. I am yet to use it with batteries. On 1/16/07, Doug Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Amita Guha wrote: > > > I can vouch for both the CompactDrive and the Epson devices - I have > > Amita, how much data could you transfer from m

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Doug Franklin
Amita Guha wrote: > I can vouch for both the CompactDrive and the Epson devices - I have Amita, how much data could you transfer from memory cards to either of these devices on one battery charge? I've got a cheap little housing from MediaGear that I put a 40GB 2.5" drive in. It works great, bu

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-16 Thread Leon Altoff
Hi Mark, Have you considered something like an ultralight laptop? You can load your own software for viewing and do editing and even take care of your email while you are out. I have an earlier version of the small Fujitsu and have found it works well for me. This is the current version (Aust

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-15 Thread Amita Guha
I can vouch for both the CompactDrive and the Epson devices - I have an Epson P-4000 now. The CompactDrive is a great no-nonsense option, like Bruce said. The Epsons have the best screens of any device out there, if you care about that sort of thing. One nice thing about the CompactDrive is that it

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-15 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Mark, CompactDrive and HyperDrive are the same thing, so I would go with a HyperDrive at www.hyperdrive.com. I have had my CompactDrive for quite a long time and have been happy with it. I picked it specifically because of the fast download time and long battery life for the downloads. No

Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I'm still using and happy with the Espon P2000. Fast enough, beautiful review screen, economical on power. No support for SDHC yet, however, so I stick with 2G capacity SD cards. Godfrey On Jan 15, 2007, at 2:15 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: > My X's Drive II is back to having problems reading SD

Recommendation For Portable Storage Device

2007-01-15 Thread Mark Cassino
My X's Drive II is back to having problems reading SD cards, so it's time to get a new image storage device. I'd just as soon take the 30 gig drive out of the X's drive and put it in a new device. A while back when I mentioned the pathetically slow download time from the X's drive, there were s