iPod

[blinking8s]

anyone here use an iPod for storage?

I've been wanting one forever, sadly the funds have never been present, maybe one day...just wondering if it doubled as a solid storage device...

what i was looking into getting...one day :)

40gb Apple Ipod
http://images.apple.com/ipod/images/indexipod_20040719a.gif

iTrip FM transmitter
http://www.griffintechnology.com/images/products/prod_iTrip_tilt.jpg

Belkin Media Card Reader
http://images.belkin.com/F8E461/FUL1_F8E461.jpg

[steven]

The belkin does work. . . but it is slow (very) and eats up the IPods battery.

I tried it with a 2gig CF card and the IPod battery didn't last for the whole transfer.

:(

Tried the IPod as storage device, went with a differnt device (FlashTrax)

[Belmondo]

I have an iPod......somewhere.

I've barely used it for music, and never considered using it for photos. I bought it just before the Napster thing imploded, and never really got into it. Most of the peripherals that are currently on the market are for the newer generation units, and mine is 2nd generation, I believe.

[rraman]

You may want to look at Archos Gmini 220. Though it's not as slick as iPod, it does all that iPod does and more. The best part is that it has an in-built adapter for CF cards so once your card is full, you may just plug your card in the player directly (no external adapters required) and then transfer all the photos to this device. I have been using it for the past few months without any problems. It can also be used for browsing the photos, but I don't really use that feature much since it displays in monochrome and it obviously does not know how to handle RAW.
More info here (http://www.archos.com/products/overview/gmini_220.html).

[roanjohn]

You may want to look at Archos Gmini 220. Though it's not as slick as iPod, it does all that iPod does and more. The best part is that it has an in-built adapter for CF cards so once your card is full, you may just plug your card in the player directly (no external adapters required) and then transfer all the photos to this device. I have been using it for the past few months without any problems. It can also be used for browsing the photos, but I don't really use that feature much since it displays in monochrome and it obviously does not know how to handle RAW.
More info here (http://www.archos.com/products/overview/gmini_220.html).

I don't have one of the Archos mini.......but I have the older archos.......and for sure, it transfers much faster than the iPod. The iPod solution is a JOKE!!! for sure

Ro1

[Stapler123]

What archos do you have, I have a jukebox recorder, and ever since I got my ipod I have been looking for another use for the archos.

[polloloco81]

I hear that the Ipod battery dies after about 2 or 3 years of usage and Apple DOES NOT cover the replacement in its warranty. You will have to pay for a new battery which from what I heard is very expensive. I just heard about this on a website a few days back so I cannot say whether it's just some made up story, have not had the time to look into it.

[blinking8s]

wow...glad I posted this

that blows that it cannot handle a 2gb dump on the battery...Belkin and sales descriptions claim the card reader is very fast...that pathetic

the new ipod with the click wheel just came out, would it be possible they might have fixed any of these issues? though I am doubtful

[Sketcher]

The new IPOD is marketed as having up to 12 hours of operation and improved menu operation over previous generations. Some pretty cool accessories being released for the new version of IPODS; makes it an intriguing item. However, though you can do data storage/transfer with the IPOD I haven't heard anyone say it's a great option. Moreso it's a nice option to have if you already own an IPOD.

I was stalking an IPOD but realized the cool factor wasn't quite as cool when I realized that for the same price I could get the following in an iRiver H120: Sure, it's not as sexy or have as smooth an interface but oooooooh look what it can do!

Plays over 600 hours of digital music*
Up to 16 hours of battery life
Supports MP3, WMA, ASF, WAV and OGG music files
Ultra-fast USB 2.0 transfers (up to 40 times faster than USB 1.0)
Integrated FM tuner
Backlit remote control with 4-line display
Built-in voice recorder
Intuitive music navigation
Real-time MP3 encoding (no PC required)
20GB of internal storage
Store or transfer files of any type
Extra-large, 8-line, backlit LCD
Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery
Optical input and output
Upgradeable to future formats and features

http://www.iriveramerica.com/products/H120.aspx

http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/top/story/0,4136,62182-1,00.html

[blinking8s]

yes, apple does claim 12 hour battery life from the newest iPod...also a battery pack is sold for it, but it uses the dock connection, so it does zero good for storage options

[Jmurman]

I was reading in yesterdays NY Times, they had a article on what are the MOST essential items for college students...my daughter starts in the Fall...IPOD is #1 :roll:

[Murph7355]

Truly great music player first and foremost. If you listen to a lot of music, and either have it already in high quality MP3 or are prepared to invest the time to convert your CDs, get one and you will not be disappointed (or buy belmondo's :)) - if it does nothing else in your ownership it can replace all your CDs and make them so easily accessible you wonder why you waited!

I use mine for backing up the files on my laptop (specifically my photos), which works very nicely and very easily. It's also quick as it genuinely uses firewire transfer (Powerbook G4).

The media reader is too slow to consider really at this moment in time IMO. Nice to have is you don't have a properly portable laptop, but not ideal.

As for the batteries, allegedly they do fail over time but I'm not sure there are any hard and fast stats that say that much. And it is user changeable at not that much cost...just a bit fiddly.

Like music - get one.

Not fussed about music - get a photo bank type product.

[CindyS]

I love my flashtrax. When we travel, go camping etc and I take a lot of shots I can plug my carn right in and download it to the trax. The battery isn't wonderful but it's always lasted long enough for what I need. Nice screen to view the pictures one. Holds a LOT and (40gig now I think) and you can also hold/play music on it.http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000ZG0YA.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

[evilenglishman]

its a shame that canon have been so retarded about mobile storage.
look at what nikon is bringing out: http://www.digitalreview.ca/cams/Coolwalker_MSV01.shtml

nice to be able to preview raw images!!!

[blinking8s]

flashtrax is way out of my price range for just a storage device :(

[DirtyHarry]

iv a 40gb 3rd generation ipod! i was thinking of getting the belkin cf card attactment for use in storage...is it true its that crap?

i love my ipod and so far so good....the battery isnt great but u can change it urself. very easy!

anyway the 4th gen ipod is ****.....its got these push buttons and its sold with no remote or dock station or pouch or anything. cheap skates....thankgod i got mine with all the goodies included before that one came out. i much prefer my one to the new one. and im not the only one that says that. very mixed views on the new ipods. :roll:

anyway anybody got a belkin cf reader?

[steven]

Sorry to say Mr Harry but yes I was that disapointed with the IPod and the belkin data transfer tool :(

I you want to find out yourself, I would be happy to send you the belkin device just for the price of shipping. I don't use it and need to get rid of some clutter :wink:

[DirtyHarry]

Sorry to say Mr Harry but yes I was that disapointed with the IPod and the belkin data transfer tool :(

I you want to find out yourself, I would be happy to send you the belkin device just for the price of shipping. I don't use it and need to get rid of some clutter :wink:


very interested!! how much to dublin ireland? :)

[steven]

US Postal Service say $8 if I can convince them it is a letter size and 1 week or $18 and 4-6 weeks if they think it is a package.

Why it would cost more to take longer to get there has got to be a goverment conspiracy :shock:

[blinking8s]

apple claims the device with the new ipod 40gb is very fast firewire connection...

[DirtyHarry]

US Postal Service say $8 if I can convince them it is a letter size and 1 week or $18 and 4-6 weeks if they think it is a package.

Why it would cost more to take longer to get there has got to be a goverment conspiracy :shock:


well i need it before the end of september! so the quickest possible!!

my email address is philmiot@hotmail.com

you can email me using that and we can further this from there if u like!

thanks a million!! :)

[blinking8s]

will the nikon viewer work with canons RAW files? way out of my price range, but its interesting why canon hasnt done something similar

[timmyquest]

I highly doubt it

[Kabz]

You can have it work that way.....you just need the software...and the know-how....
I remember seeing a guide on how to get this done.
I know in the making of Lord of The Rings...they carried entire scenes on iPods at some points....

[droosan]

I have an iPod......somewhere.

I've barely used it for music, and never considered using it for photos. I bought it just before the Napster thing imploded, and never really got into it. Most of the peripherals that are currently on the market are for the newer generation units, and mine is 2nd generation, I believe.

Send it to me. I'd love to have another one.

About the Belkin Reader: Briefly: iPod Good. Belkin Bad.

I am done buying products from Belkin. Design and construction are both poor. Griffin is the opposite. I am hoping Griffin will come out with a firewire speed reader.