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Minds@Work Digital Wallet Portable Digital Storage

3.5/5 (4 Reviews)

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  • Cabinet TypeStorage Cabinet
    Modules Qty.1
    PlatformPC • Mac
    Supported DevicesHard Drive
    Exterior ColorBlue
    Width3.66 in.
    Depth2.05 in.
    Height1.14 in.
    Warranty1 Year
    MPNDWUSB10BL
    Product ID20688623

Product Description

Through a PC card adapter, Flash memory cards are inserted into the PC card slot to transfer files into the Digital Wallet. Available in 3GB, 10GB or 20GB storage capacities


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Overall Rating:1
Value Rating:1
Submitted by rob a Professional

Date Reviewed: January 14, 2003

Strengths:    better than carrying a laptop across a third world country

Weaknesses:    it's really scary to intentionally delete photos of fidel castro, hoping they've been saved on the hard drive.

Bottom Line:   
at first, the minds @ work customer service was helpful when i got a bogus unit. when i got a second bogus unit, they wouldn't return my calls. the battery is a joke and the "new" unit already had someone else's images on it. the unit works, sometimes. apparently they've come up with a "new generation" of digital wallets. in all fairness, once i figured out how many times you have to turn on/off the unit in the proper order, digital photos could be downloaded. i was in cuba for a week and didn't lose any data, but it was very nerveracking. i'm eating the loss and looking at an Ipod. hope this helps someone.

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Price Paid:    $8.00

Purchased At:   minds at work califo

Similar Products Used:   laptop


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by BostonBullit a Expert

Date Reviewed: April 18, 2002

Strengths:    Compact, portable, relatively inexpensive storage option, upgradable firmware

Weaknesses:    battery drain issues, card doesn't go all the way into body when inserted, can't upgrade the HDD, USB can be slow

Bottom Line:   
I have used the original 6gig version of the DW for over a year now and it has definately come in handy. I like to go to events and shoot gigs worth of photos and this device has made that possible. there are a few quirks, like the fact that it drains it's battery if you leave it connected, but they are easy to work around. Minds has updated the firmware a few times since I have owned the unit and they added some nice new features like a download countdown timer and the ability to navigate the HDD down to the file level. It was wise of them to not leave us original unit guys hangin when they released the new stuff!

I do wish I could upgrade the HDD myself, but alas this isn't possible so I'm stuck at 6gb. Also USB can be slooowww when you have to push 5gig of files through it, FireWire would be very nice here!

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Price Paid:    $499.00

Purchased At:   MicroCenter

Similar Products Used:   none


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by VG a Professional

Date Reviewed: April 17, 2002

Strengths:    Easy to use. Reliable and rugged as I've banged it around a bit. Portable and lightweight. Charges fast from AC adaptor. Installs and accessed easily on PC. Mine has went over 2 weeks without a charge and still had a bar on the strength indicator.

Weaknesses:    Uses a custom battery pack. Wished it used AA's.

Bottom Line:   
I've had the 3GB Digital Wallet almost a year now and average using it at least once a week. I usually store 5-600 RAW images per shoot. Never had a glitch down or uploading. A small padded belt pouch is ideal for carrying and protection. The cards pop in the side and has a nice, large ejection button. Unit powers down when inactive. Looks and acts like another drive in your computer. Menu functions are easily accessible through selection buttons on the side of the unit. One button downloading! LCD screen is clear and legible even in bright light.

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Price Paid:    $199.00

Purchased At:   CompUSA

Similar Products Used:   Notebook computer


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Alan a Expert from CA. USA

Date Reviewed: April 16, 2002

Strengths:    Portable storage in the field. Functions are easy to use. Compatiable with PC and MAC. Automatic shutdown when not in use. AC adaptor the wallet charges and can be used at same time. Docking port eliminates some bulk that otherwise would be built into unit. A digital wallet and couple CF cards its non stop picture taking, comes in handy during sports photography.

Weaknesses:    No matter what size Digital wallet from 3GB to 20GB the battery only lasts 2GB of upload. Battery also losses charge when not in use for 3 days or more. Battery pack is not designed for easy removal and replacement.

Bottom Line:   
Digital Wallet 3GB, with 32FAT formating has 4.6GB storage. Storing 1.3MB Jpegs theres plenty of room for prelonged field uploading. Shooting RAW or Tiff 3GB size could be wanting for more storage area. Battery life is near 2GB of uploads.
Tip Format the Card in the camera, Formating in the digital wallet reduces amount of upload per charge.

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Price Paid:    $167.00

Purchased At:   DealCat

Similar Products Used:   Laptop



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  • Cabinet TypeStorage Cabinet
    Modules Qty.1
    PlatformPC • Mac
    Supported DevicesHard Drive
    Exterior ColorBlue
    Width3.66 in.
    Depth2.05 in.
    Height1.14 in.
    Warranty1 Year
    MPNDWUSB10BL
    Product ID20688623


 

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