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Price Paid:
$149.00
from Sanho website Summary: I saw this at PMA and mentioned it in the show blog.
After driving all round Las Vegas trying to find a dealer, and failing, I resolved to order one on-line on my return to the UK
Like other image stores, it is hard disk based and has to be treated carefully when switched on. Think of it as a laptop with five keys on the keyboard and a tiny screen.
You are putting all your eggs in one basket, so take care !
This is not an image display, it only stores the contents of your memory card onto the hard disk.
Also it's not a USB card reader like some other models.
It just acts as a USB hard disk on your PC or Mac.
The marketing claims seem true, including the 100GB battery life.
Impressive performance, several times faster Strengths: Fast, light, slim, simple to use, long battery life.
Verification of files copies is built in, but can be turned off for faster speed & longer battery life.
You are warned if you try to re-copy the same card immediately.
After auto power-off, upon switching on the last message is re-displayed.
In my use so far I haven't taken it below 50% charge, even at Le Mans 24 hours copying 40GB of images. Weaknesses: The backlighting is only on very briefly, so it's not usable in dark conditions without a torch to read the screen.
Performance depends on the speed of the memory cards, and on the hard disk speed.
Because I bought enclosure only, no disk (because disk is cheaper here in the UK) and I re-used an old laptop drive - I don't have full speed copying from the card.
My weakness in not buying one with a drive !
The case is held together with 4 tiny screws, there is no easy battery replacement. Similar Products Used: Phototainer
XS Drive II Customer Service: Completely painless (except to the wallet) ordering process.
Fast delivery on the web order, shipper handled taxes and import duty.
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