Media Storage Units

[mcknight4]

I am planning a trip to Truk leaving 3/18. What is the best way to store digital images? I was just going to bring extra memory but more experienced divers suggest storage units offered by Archos, Flashtrax, Digibin and the like. I just need a low cost, secure, easy to use device to hold my pictures. I would appreciate advice from digital camera users.

 

[PapaBob]

McKinght:

Welcome to the scubaboard. You might want to post an introduction in the meet and greet section. As to your question, it has been discussed a number of times. Check out THIS THREAD for a pretty thorough discussion. I transport photos using my iPod photo as a storage device, but you need a Belkin media reader (which I don't have) to go directly from camera to to iPod instead of using it a device to shuttle between computers. I have read mixed reviews regarding the Belkin product.

---Bob

 

[doole]

I am planning a trip to Truk leaving 3/18. What is the best way to store digital images? I was just going to bring extra memory but more experienced divers suggest storage units offered by Archos, Flashtrax, Digibin and the like. I just need a low cost, secure, easy to use device to hold my pictures. I would appreciate advice from digital camera users.

Well first, Welcome, and enjoy Truk!

I've used the Belkin deal and while I dearly love the iPod - as photo storage it makes a great mp3 player.

Best solution I have used by a giant quantum leap is a gizmo called a "disk steno". Basically, you plug in a memory card and it cuts a CD. So you just take along that and some blank CDs. Cheap and deadly!

 

[Bob3]

I've been eyeballing the X's drive, but I have snapped up a few of the little blue 2.5" HD cases since I usually travel with a laptop.
http://www.geeks.com/products.asp?cat=MP3#MP3Gear

 

[mcknight4]

McKinght:

Welcome to the scubaboard. You might want to post an introduction in the meet and greet section. As to your question, it has been discussed a number of times. Check out THIS THREAD for a pretty thorough discussion. I transport photos using my iPod photo as a storage device, but you need a Belkin media reader (which I don't have) to go directly from camera to to iPod instead of using it a device to shuttle between computers. I have read mixed reviews regarding the Belkin product.

---Bob

Thanks for the info. I'll probably bring my laptop to Truk. I have enough new equipment to worry about. I will post an intro shortly.

 

[fishpics1]

Hi - Check out the roadstor by Microsolutions. Takes the info from the flashcard and burns it to cd or dvd [ the dvd cost about $100. more ] I see it at Bestbuy and Circuit City for about $249. It has video out ports so you can view your images on most TVs.
It's a lot smaller than your lap top.
I see by the date that you are just about to land in Guam so,,,,
Hope you got some great images and better memories.

 

[alcina]

I went with the Archos Gmini 400 after months of research. It does not replace the laptop which I believe is essential while travelling and shooting digital - you need the feedback from viewing after each dive to improve on the next.

I chose the Gmini because it did all I needed it to do with no messing around with adaptors, it was small and light, the screen is really nice, the battery life is great. It is a snap to load music - from ANY source, to load from CF cards and to hook to the computer. You can also load and view movies/shows...the video play back is nice. Here is a little review I did

HTH

 

[RICHinNC]

Take a look at B&H PhotoVideo....they are selling the PicturePad at decent prices. It is being discontinued ...replaced by a more expensive model....but I talked to the company that makes it and they plan to support it for years. I just love the one I got.

rich