Portable photo storage devices?

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I have heard that photos from a digital camera can be copied onto an
ipod instead of having to swap memory cards in the camera while "on the
go". Is the ipod the most cost-effective device to store photos like
this? Are there other storage devices that work out to be cheaper than
buying memory cards when you don't have a chance to download them to
your computer for a few weeks?

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gplantam@onebox.com wrote:
> I have heard that photos from a digital camera can be copied onto an
> ipod instead of having to swap memory cards in the camera while "on
> the go". Is the ipod the most cost-effective device to store photos
> like this? Are there other storage devices that work out to be
> cheaper than buying memory cards when you don't have a chance to
> download them to your computer for a few weeks?

I have never been somewhere that I could not find a photo store or an
internet café where I could download to a CD cheaply.

--
Joseph Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

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gplantam@onebox.com writes:

> I have heard that photos from a digital camera can be copied onto an
> ipod instead of having to swap memory cards in the camera while "on the
> go". Is the ipod the most cost-effective device to store photos like
> this? Are there other storage devices that work out to be cheaper than
> buying memory cards when you don't have a chance to download them to
> your computer for a few weeks?

No, the ipod is fairly expensive, and the converter you need to add on to it
has some issues (slow, battery hungry, etc.). If you are just looking for
photo backup, there are other devices, either bare bones, or that have an LCD
screen that you can review pictures with. A list of many of the devices is at:

http://fhoude34.free.fr/PortableHD.htm

I have had 3 of these devices: a Sima Image Bank (it had a software bug that
made it inoperable, and I bought the x-drive II before I discovered a fix), a
Vosonic x-drive II (ok, but slow to copy cards, and poor battery life), and
finally CompactDrive PD6A (fast at copying cards, uses AA rechargable batteries
which I also use for my camera, but some flaws in its construction).

If you are going to be away from a computer for a few weeks, it might be better
to go with a unit that has an LCD screen, which would allow you to share your
photos with other people, either via the screen, or with a TV hookup. The
Epson P2000 seems to be the favorite unit right now, but I've also heard good
things from the Transcend unit.

FWIW, I bought my x-drive at: http://insidecomputer.com/
I bought my CompactDrive at: http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com
Another good site is: http://www.powerinnumbers.com.au/

There are also devices that copy to CD, which have the advantage that you can
mail home disks and make extra backups, but the downside is carrying the CD
blanks around. I think one unit that writes DVDs has started to ship, with
more units being announced shortly. Roadstor, Jobo, and Apacer are the usual
manufacturers of these devices.

--
Michael Meissner
email: mrmnews@the-meissners.org
http://www.the-meissners.org

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gplantam@onebox.com writes:
> I have heard that photos from a digital camera can be copied onto an
> ipod instead of having to swap memory cards in the camera while "on the
> go". Is the ipod the most cost-effective device to store photos like
> this? Are there other storage devices that work out to be cheaper than
> buying memory cards when you don't have a chance to download them to
> your computer for a few weeks?

How many photos are you talking about? Just use a big flash card.

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gplantam@onebox.com wrote:
> I have heard that photos from a digital camera can be copied onto an
> ipod instead of having to swap memory cards in the camera while "on
the
> go". Is the ipod the most cost-effective device to store photos like
> this? Are there other storage devices that work out to be cheaper
than
> buying memory cards when you don't have a chance to download them to
> your computer for a few weeks?

I use a Delkin Devices USB Bridge. I attach a card reader to one end, a
external HDD to the other, and push a button. It works fine; the
biggest concern I have is carrying the HDD everywhere; it's a notebook
HDD so it's pretty rugged. I can't review the photos once they're on
the HDD either, but usually I'm so remote I wouldn't be able to find a
TV or computer anyways.... It cost me $80 from the Delkin site; since I
already had the HDD it was a LOT less expensive for me than any of the
other solutions.

ECM

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Hi,

the newest toy on the block and one that is on my wish list is the Epson P-2000

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0412/ [...] review.asp
Rosita

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Arthur Small wrote:
> Joseph,
>
> Have you ever been outside of the USA?

Many times. Six different countries that I can recall.

--
Joseph Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math

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Joseph Meehan wrote:

> Arthur Small wrote:
>
>>Joseph,
>>
>>Have you ever been outside of the USA?
>
>
> Many times. Six different countries that I can recall.
>


And paved roads, electricity, and indoor plumbing and cell phone
coverage in every one? If so, you don't go where I go.

--
jer
email reply - I am not a 'ten'

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Joseph Meehan wrote:

> My daughter tells me that Botswana where she spent
> some months doing research does have both photo
> stores and internet cafes. Of course when she was
> in the field they had neither. Just an ant hill to climb
> if a hypo headed their direction.

Pygmy junkie?