Portable Storage

RussellW · 04-12-2007, 06:00 PM

I was thinking of buying a portable storage, and was wondering if any one has used one. I understand that a size of 40g is better.

I'm open to suggestions

**jfdavis58** · 04-12-2007, 09:29 PM

Forty grams isn't all that much weight, but considering your just storing photons/electrons it might do just fine.

What kind of storage are you talking about?

If its something to copy flash memory cards into while out and about...
There was a thread here that implied you might actually be better off with just a handful of memory cards. This is only cost effective with a small number of small cards. (10, 2GB ultra-IIs would be about $350.00US at Costco/Sams Club-a bit less through B&H, more just about everywhere else.)

I've got a 40GB SmartDisk (no viewer) and an 80GB Flashtrax (small viewer). Both use Li-ion proprietary rechargeables. Transfer is simple (plug and push button) and reasonably fast (7-9 minutes per GB). Either is actually very nice depending on circumstances. Both are USB2 to the PC and transfer times to the PC are 1/4 to 1/3 that of card to PC times.

40GB is probably too small for auxillary HD storage through USB to PC unless you are reclaiming hard drives from obsolete equipment--think 500GB to a TB in this case. And Multi disk RAID 0/1.

song_hm · 04-12-2007, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by jfdavis58

I've got a 40GB SmartDisk (no viewer) and an 80GB Flashtrax (small viewer).

Does either of these two take SDHC card?

bart_hickman · 04-14-2007, 10:14 PM

I've seen (and bought) the Transcend 140x 4G cards (regular SD) for under $40 including shipping.

FYI,
Bart

MRRiley · 04-15-2007, 05:14 AM

I just ordered a "Wolverine -80GB- FlashPac Memory Card Reader & Storage Drive" from 17th St Photo in NY. It doesnt have a viewer but at $159 I can do without. Here are the specs...

Built-in Memory Card Slots for:
Compact Flash Type I/II (CF)
Micro Drive
Smart Media (SM)
Memory Stick (MS)
MS Pro
Secure Digital (SD) / MultiMedia Card (MMC)
xD Card

Screen Display (LCD):
(no picture preview)
Battery power status
Type of memory inserted
File transfer status
Number of files copied
Main Storage (Hard Drive) remaining capacity
File transfer confirmation and Error indicator

Computer Interface:
High speed USB2.0 (compatible with USB1.1)

Power Source:
Internal Li-ion rechargeable battery and
100V-240V AC-DC external power adapter

File System Supports FAT 12/16/32

Operating Temperature / Humidity: 32° - 120 °F / 90%RH

Weight: 8 Oz. (230grams)

Dimensions: 4.6 x 3.1 x 0.9 inches (116 x 78 x 23mm)

I'll let you know how it works after I get back from the Bahamas.

**jfdavis58** · 04-15-2007, 05:22 AM

Don't have any yet. I'm fairly sure the Flashtrax does NOT-older technology. The SmartDisk site is down this AM (6:22 MDT). I'll check again later.

Originally posted by song_hm

Does either of these two take SDHC card?

04-12-2007, 06:00 PM	#1
RussellW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 198	Portable Storage I was thinking of buying a portable storage, and was wondering if any one has used one. I understand that a size of 40g is better. I'm open to suggestions

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04-12-2007, 09:29 PM	#2
jfdavis58 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 13 S 0357397-3884316 Photos: Gallery Posts: 887	Forty grams isn't all that much weight, but considering your just storing photons/electrons it might do just fine. What kind of storage are you talking about? If its something to copy flash memory cards into while out and about... There was a thread here that implied you might actually be better off with just a handful of memory cards. This is only cost effective with a small number of small cards. (10, 2GB ultra-IIs would be about $350.00US at Costco/Sams Club-a bit less through B&H, more just about everywhere else.) I've got a 40GB SmartDisk (no viewer) and an 80GB Flashtrax (small viewer). Both use Li-ion proprietary rechargeables. Transfer is simple (plug and push button) and reasonably fast (7-9 minutes per GB). Either is actually very nice depending on circumstances. Both are USB2 to the PC and transfer times to the PC are 1/4 to 1/3 that of card to PC times. 40GB is probably too small for auxillary HD storage through USB to PC unless you are reclaiming hard drives from obsolete equipment--think 500GB to a TB in this case. And Multi disk RAID 0/1.

04-12-2007, 10:58 PM	#3
song_hm Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	Originally posted by jfdavis58 I've got a 40GB SmartDisk (no viewer) and an 80GB Flashtrax (small viewer). Does either of these two take SDHC card?

04-14-2007, 10:14 PM	#4
bart_hickman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 49	I've seen (and bought) the Transcend 140x 4G cards (regular SD) for under $40 including shipping. FYI, Bart

04-15-2007, 05:14 AM	#5
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	I just ordered a "Wolverine -80GB- FlashPac Memory Card Reader & Storage Drive" from 17th St Photo in NY. It doesnt have a viewer but at $159 I can do without. Here are the specs... Built-in Memory Card Slots for: Compact Flash Type I/II (CF) Micro Drive Smart Media (SM) Memory Stick (MS) MS Pro Secure Digital (SD) / MultiMedia Card (MMC) xD Card Screen Display (LCD): (no picture preview) Battery power status Type of memory inserted File transfer status Number of files copied Main Storage (Hard Drive) remaining capacity File transfer confirmation and Error indicator Computer Interface: High speed USB2.0 (compatible with USB1.1) Power Source: Internal Li-ion rechargeable battery and 100V-240V AC-DC external power adapter File System Supports FAT 12/16/32 Operating Temperature / Humidity: 32° - 120 °F / 90%RH Weight: 8 Oz. (230grams) Dimensions: 4.6 x 3.1 x 0.9 inches (116 x 78 x 23mm) I'll let you know how it works after I get back from the Bahamas.

04-15-2007, 05:22 AM	#6
jfdavis58 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 13 S 0357397-3884316 Photos: Gallery Posts: 887	Don't have any yet. I'm fairly sure the Flashtrax does NOT-older technology. The SmartDisk site is down this AM (6:22 MDT). I'll check again later. Originally posted by song_hm Does either of these two take SDHC card?