Portable Storage Device

[Scubajack 0]

I am planning a 3 week vacation vacation to Spain and Hawaii (yes, I know they are not in the same direction) in about 2 weeks and would prefer not to have to travel with my laptop. Picture corrections & adjustments will be done when I return. As such I am looking to purchase a portable storage device and need some suggestions/help.

 

I currently shoot with a Canon 10D...what does everyone think the best option for its price is? I need to purchase it in the next few days, so repies/direction are much appreciated.

 

Thanks

[timing 0]

I recently read a review of such devices in a UK digicam mag. The winning item wsa an Apacer Disc Steno CP200. UK price was £299 but you'll be able to get it much cheaper than that in the US.

 

Here's the website: http://www.apacer.com/apacer_english/produ...stone_cp200.asp

 

It looks neat. mmm... I might get one of these myself.

[james 0]

See my review of the Image Tank G2 in the Reviews section of this site.

 

You can buy them from www.insidecomputers.com (I think that's it, do a search).

 

Cheers

James

[manatee19 5]

We use the Gmini 220 (20Gb), minimal form factor, good performance.

 

Michel Gilbert

[Scubajack 0]

thanks for the help so far.

james, I read your review and others have told me about the Tank G2 as well. I have found a 160.0GB hard drive on sale at CompUSA for only $59.99...will the tank accept such a large hard drive? I can't find an answer to that on any web pages...

if anyone knows, please let me know asap. CompUSA's sale is a 6 hour sale only (what a racket!)

Thanks again

[james 0]

No, you need to get one of the smaller notebook drives. I believe they are 2.5"

 

You can get a 40gig drive for less that $100 I believe, if you shop around.

 

Cheers

James

[Scubajack 0]

thanks james....

i've been able to find an image tank 2 60 gig drive for a good price (it's actually cheaper than putting it together myself!) and am wondering 2 things

1) does anyone prefer a system such as the Apacer Disc Steno CP200 instead of the Image Tank 2. If so, why? I don't think I like the cd writing style...

2) does anyone know where to find the image tank 2 60 gig drive for less than $310?

 

thanks again for all of the help!

[Scubajack 0]

I appreciate everyone's help/suggestions. I wound up purchasing the SmartDisk 40GB FlashTrax. For my purposes, having an LCD screen to review my pictures after downloading them to a storage device was worth the extra money.

 

Thanks again

[timing 0]

Let us know how you get on with it.