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Memory card to CD, and other portable storage options

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16-Oct-2003 07:47
by: Lan

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Memory card to CD, and other portable storage options

OK, it looks like the Apacer Disc Steno finally has some competition, although this one also looks a little bulkier than I'd have expected:
Hama Mobile DataSafe
(not sure who the OEM is though, Hama are a distributor/reseller as far as I know)

There's also the Nixvue Vizor, I haven't seen any prices for it yet, but the fact that firmware updates are available implies that someone must have one ;-)
nixvue.com/products/vizor/index.html

Oh, and I also found a new (to me) PHD:
Buslink 7-in-1

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16-Oct-2003 13:39
by: Lan

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Belkin have launched an iPod storage adapter that allows transfer direct from memory cards to an iPod:
iPod reader
I thought that was most of the PHD manufacturers out of business for a moment, then I saw the size of the reader - it's bigger than the iPod itself!?!

For other options, why not have a look at the Storing Digital Images section of my FAQ:

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24-Oct-2003 18:45
by: Lan

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Another new PHD option:
Archos Gmini120
It's modular and is also an MP3 player, they claim it's the smallest device of its type. Only 20Gb though. I think they're using a 1.8" HD, if so it might be upgradeable to 40Gb if you don't mind voiding your warranty ;-)

Useful feature - it also allows recording, from external sources and the internal (probably optional) FM radio.

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31-Oct-2003 18:10
by: Lan

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Jessops (UK) now stock a range of mono and colour PHDs and standalone CD-writers - including the Apacer Disc Steno CP100, the new Apacer Disc Steno CP200 and the Nixvue Vizor. I haven't seen them in my local store though, so they're probably mail order only...

The Apacer Disc Steno CP200 adds disc spanning, so if you have a 1Gb card you can record across more than one CD. More info here: Apacer.com

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11-Nov-2003 19:58
by: Lan

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Yet another new standalone CD-writer:
AleraTec "Digital Photo Copy Cruiser"

Still a little bulky - there's no real reason for these things to be much bigger than a discman...

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14-Nov-2003 18:55
by: Lan

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This is a (SD) memory card to PCcard HD direct transfer device:
panasonic.co.uk/sd-accessories/svpt1/index.htm
It's small, and it has video out too :-) Downside is they only ever show it with a 5Gb PCcard... Funny I thought something like that would be cool a couple of years back!

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25-Nov-2003 16:50
by: Lan

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Very nice new MP3 player and PHD with colour screen (DIVX capable), looks like it only supports MMC/SD though:
Thomson Lyra PDP2860
(you'll need Shockwave Flash to read the page though)

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26-Nov-2003 20:15
by: Garfield

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Smart Disk has a new one, 80GB Flashtrax, see smartdisk.com

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29-Nov-2003 17:44
by: ig

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I bought a Nixvue Vista (30gb) and have been using it when I don't want/need to travel with a laptop. It's decent, but still feels sketchy to have irreplaceable files on it without a backup.

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30-Nov-2003 16:46
by: Lan

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Another CD based one:
Carry Fotobar (aka Jobo ImageMaestro Pro, Micro Solutions RoadStor)
This one can play DVDs and MP3s as well as writing CDs direct from cards!

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04-Dec-2003 17:15
by: swoosh

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I'd like to hear replies from people who have PHDs and have really tested them on the road. I saw one person's post on another thread that said he had one he'd used for over 3 years. I'm still concerned about reliability. Many of these use standard laptop hard drives, right? Being a computer service technician, I see A LOT of laptops come in with failed hard drives, and the majority of those are from people who've been traveling. I also read the thread about protecting against theft...another concern. I guess what I'm worried about most is losing all my pictures (either from hardware failure or theft). My original idea was to burn my pics to CD as I went and send the CDs home so even if I lost one or two CDs, at least I wouldn't lose all my pictures.
That new FlashTrax looks cool! If it was less expensive, I think I'd have to get it...

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04-Dec-2003 20:14
by: Lan

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Swoosh, if they have HDs in them then they're using standard laptop drives - generally either 2.5" or 1.8". You do realise that many of the products I've listed are standalone CD-writers don't you?

Currently I use an ultraportable laptop for my travel storage, and it's proved to be reliable so far - for reference it's a Sony Vaio PCG-C1F (trouble is, as shipped it only has a 4.3Gb HD)

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04-Dec-2003 23:11
by: swoosh

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Ya, I did make it sound like the portable CD-burner would be the perfect solution, huh? Sorry I didn't mention they seem more bulky in size than I'd wish to carry around (though I can't say I've used one to verify). No one has mentioned their PHD failing yet, so maybe I'll check out the various models and get one of those.

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08-Dec-2003 18:22
by: Lan

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Another one that's new to me:
Deltron Cinema Disk also known (confusingly) as the Digital Data Player - I say it's confusing because there's already a Vosonic PHD with that name - they're completely unrelated products though!

USB2, S-Video out (plays MPEG2), MP3 player. Early versions may have firmware problems though, at least that's my interpretation of some comments over on powerinnumbers.com.au ;-)

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07-Jan-2004 09:35
by: Lan

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Nice looking direct transfer PHD with colour screen:
Epson P-1000
Currently only 10Gb though, and the battery life is a little low (1hr).

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