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 08/10/2004 01:03:18 AM · #1
Here's the deal - I need to get a mass storage (X-drive type device) urgently -- like by Friday. Any suggestions?

-Terry
 08/10/2004 01:06:58 AM · #2
//www.xs-drive.com/
 08/10/2004 01:10:21 AM · #3
Thanks for the link... what I'm looking for though are suggestions on specifically what to buy, where and why.

Thanks,
Terry
 08/10/2004 01:10:27 AM · #4
I'm sorry Terry, but you have done this to me in the past and I needed a moment away from that other thread so allow me to have the privledge of telling you it mass-stOrage.

LOL
 08/10/2004 01:12:38 AM · #5
Also those prices are in GBP - I doubt a British company can guarantee me delivery in the UB by Friday. Any other suggestions?

-Terry
 08/10/2004 01:13:43 AM · #6
Originally posted by OneSweetSin:
I'm sorry Terry, but you have done this to me in the past and I needed a moment away from that other thread so allow me to have the privledge of telling you it mass-stOrage.


Not sure I can recall ever having done that to you in the past, but thanks for the correction.

-Terry
 08/10/2004 01:14:52 AM · #7
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
Also those prices are in GBP - I doubt a British company can guarantee me delivery in the UB by Friday. Any other suggestions?

-Terry


UB? Move recently Terry? LOL
 08/10/2004 01:15:12 AM · #8
Originally posted by OneSweetSin:
Originally posted by ClubJuggle:
Also those prices are in GBP - I doubt a British company can guarantee me delivery in the UB by Friday. Any other suggestions?

-Terry


UB? Move recently Terry? LOL


US -- sorry. - It's late, I'm tired and agitated.

Anyone have any suggestions relevant to the problem at hand?

-Terry

Message edited by author 2004-08-10 01:15:54.
 08/10/2004 01:18:18 AM · #9
US seller of X-drives

The above has in USD various types of portable storage. I've read that the X-drive II is pretty good and fairly fast. Size is dependent on how much you want to spend and how much you'll think you will need.

If you do a search in the forums you'll find various threads talking about portable storage options.

Message edited by author 2004-08-10 01:19:16.
 08/10/2004 01:25:57 AM · #10
got an ipod? attach this to it:
08/10/2004 01:26:14 AM · #11
I don't have an ipod.

-Terry
 08/10/2004 01:31:10 AM · #12
all joking aside now...I've never ordered from this site but I know someone who did.

//www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.nl/c.ACCT139057/sc.2/category.3/.f
 08/10/2004 01:33:27 AM · #13
The link moodville provided is for My Digital Discount and they've told me they'll ship items within 1-2 business days, but I don't know if their shipping options allow for next-day delivery.

I've ordered from The Discount Shop and they claim same day shipping for "most items" (I'd call and ask).

You definitely want something like the X's-drive or a Tripper both of which have USB 2.0 support (I'm pretty sure they don't sell old USB 1.1 X's-drives anymore). Both shops sell these items.

The Tripper works as advertised and you can get about 5G of transfer on a single charge (if field battery life is a concern).
 08/10/2004 01:34:32 AM · #14
What are the relative advantages of the Tripper vs. the X's-drive.

-Terry
 08/10/2004 01:45:31 AM · #15
I have the 10 GB version of this.

Love it, except I wsih I had a bigger hard drive in mine.

edit: Brought mine to my recent 2 week Greece trip, never worried about running out of space.

Message edited by author 2004-08-10 01:55:55.
 08/10/2004 01:45:52 AM · #16
//www.insidecomputer.com/performance_comparison.htm
and
//shop.store.yahoo.com/insidecomputer/faq.html

Xs-drive PRO might be the way to go, maybe a bit pricier. If you happen to want an mp3 player at the same time that is.

I don't think there's much difference really. That FAQ says the Super Digibin is fastest for card to device writes, but the tripper is fastest for device to computer. The Tripper has always done its thing (card to device) faster than I have filled another card, but that depends on you and your shooting circumstances.

Message edited by author 2004-08-10 01:52:28.
 08/10/2004 01:51:47 AM · #17
I have nothing to add but this thread looked like it might be of some assistance,Portable storage for a trip to Europe Hope it helps.

Message edited by author 2004-08-10 01:52:40.
 08/10/2004 07:26:29 AM · #18
Well, if it's not too late and you are handy enough to put a hard
drive in the thing your self you can save a few bucks.

x's drive pro $95
//www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-163-501&depa=0
40 GB 2.5" Hard Drive $85
//www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=22-149-014&DEPA=0
Being able to store 6000+ images,..., priceless!:D
 08/10/2004 07:28:26 AM · #19
also newegg will rush an order!
I rush ordered mine and had shipped 2 day air, I recieved
it in 3 days!
 08/10/2004 07:36:21 AM · #20
I've ordered a number of times from //www.mydigitaldiscount.com. My friend did have an issue with an item being out of stock, so it took a while. Generally though if it's in stock, it's shipped very quickly.

They also have a fair choice of drives.

I can have something shipped transatlantic from them quicker than I can from a lot of UK companies.

Edit: Mental note to read threads before posting..

Message edited by author 2004-08-10 07:40:38.
 08/10/2004 08:08:24 AM · #21
Someone else here mentioned the iPod and it's worth a look for its versatility alone. There are at least two adapters available for downloading flash media to the iPod (not especially fast, but they're effective). The iPod gives you the added versatility of an MP3 player (obviously), an address book, calendar, bootable Firewire hard drive, games, etc., in a package that's smaller and more elegant than most standalone hard drives, and there are an enormous number of cases, adapters and other accessories available.

Anywhere from 15-40Gb is a good size. The Special Deals section of Apple's online store usually has cheaper refurbs, which carry the same warranty as a new one. I would have provided a link, but it looks like the site is down for a few minutes (usually means they're about to release new hardware).

With a hard drive, you might save a few bucks, but then that's all you've got.
 08/10/2004 08:23:29 AM · #22
Originally posted by scalvert:
Someone else here mentioned the iPod and it's worth a look for its versatility alone. There are at least two adapters available for downloading flash media to the iPod (not especially fast, but they're effective). The iPod gives you the added versatility of an MP3 player (obviously), an address book, calendar, bootable Firewire hard drive, games, etc., in a package that's smaller and more elegant than most standalone hard drives, and there are an enormous number of cases, adapters and other accessories available.

Anywhere from 15-40Gb is a good size. The Special Deals section of Apple's online store usually has cheaper refurbs, which carry the same warranty as a new one. I would have provided a link, but it looks like the site is down for a few minutes (usually means they're about to release new hardware).

With a hard drive, you might save a few bucks, but then that's all you've got.

Yeah but from what I have read it has an extremely slow transfer rate
when reading compact flash through the adapter. Something comparable
to usb 1!
The X's Drive Pro also doubles as a mp3 player. That is why I suggested it. And it's cheaper
 08/10/2004 08:30:36 AM · #23
Originally posted by scalvert:
Someone else here mentioned the iPod and it's worth a look for its versatility alone.

You can plug an iPod directly into your BMW (the sound port, not the power adapter). I don't think you can look at the pictures on the DVD player though : (
 08/10/2004 09:07:28 AM · #24
Last week I bought:

ARCHOS GMINI 220

I bought it mainly because I am going away for a few weeks and plan on taking loads of digital pictures, I wanted a device that would enable me to clear my flash cards regularly and I didn't want to take my laptop (well work's laptop).

Its smaller than the I-pod, I think it looks just as sexy, it retails for about £250 which is a bit less than the I-pod 20gb but I bought mine used from amazon.co.uk for £180

It has built in compact flash reader, microphone and line in for recording stuff and a flipping huge 2.5inch screen for previewing jpgs (they are rubbish quality but it lets me check they have copied over OK

20gb hard drive, in line remote with FM receiver and microphone.






Its absolutely fantastic, better than I could have imagined and inmy opinion far better than an ipod.
08/10/2004 09:57:28 AM · #25
I have had this mass storage device for over a year. Great item for the money. I've had no problems with it at all.
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