Tuesday, October 11th, 2005 |
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Okay, so I’m getting to where I can’t even remember what’s good and bad about each of these devices for more than a few minutes so this is going to be a huge entry all about the pros and cons of each device I look at. It will probably interest no one, but I figure I’m going days and days of research, someone, somewhere might appreciate the effort.
Epson p-2000 (40gb)
Pros:
- 8 min. transfer
- RAW Support (incl. 350D w/ firmware update)
- Replaceable Battery
- Mounts as external drive
- Integrated Flash Card reader
Cons:
- 8.3 file naming
- “no easy way to manage MP3 playlists”
- no 80gb version until this holiday season
- no replaceable HD
SmartDisk FlashTrax (20gb, 40gb, 80gb)
Pros:
- Integrated Flash Card reader
- RAW support
- Clamshell design protects screen
- Replaceable Battery
- .m3u support (w/ firmware update)
Cons:
- Clunky Interface
- Slow menus
RCA Lyra RD2780 (20gb)
Pros:
- Replaceable HD
- Replaceable Battery (disassembly required)
- Integrated Flash Card reader
- Mounts as external drive
Cons:
- Screen powers on with every new MP3 track
- Features Disabled
- No RAW support
Archos AV400 (20gb, 80gb)
Pros:
- Integrated Flash Card Reader
- Replaceable Battery on 20gb
- Mounts as external drive
Cons:
- No replaceable HD
- No replaceable Battery on 80gb
- No RAW support
X’s Drive VP6230 (Drive Enclosure)
Pros:
- Replaceable HD
- Replaceable Battery
- RAW support (incl. 350D)
- Mounts as external drive
- Integrated Flash Card reader
Cons:
- Cheaply built
- Unknown Company
- Clunky/Ugly interface
Creative Vision (30gb)
Pros:
- Great menu/OS
- Integrated Flash Card reader
- Replaceable Battery
Cons:
- No RAW support
Archos AV300 (20gb, 80gb)
Pros:
- Replaceable HD
- Replaceable Battery
Cons:
- Now RAW support
- Requires Compact Flash dongle
Jobo Digital GigaVu Pro (http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/gigavupro.html)
PQI mPack P800 (http://www.pqimemory.com/)
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