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max11
23-09-2009, 07:28
Hi All.
I am after a portable drive with card reader to download my photos during a travel abroad.
I used to have a Vosonic (with no viewer) but had many trouble with the software and now is dead.

I cannot find one with no viewer, i do not really need it.
does anyone know a model with no viewer still for sale?

what I found is the Vosonic 8860 or 8870 with the viewer (i hope will nota have the same problem).

Thanks for your help.
admirable
23-09-2009, 07:39
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=163467
zeugma
23-09-2009, 16:56
I use a Vosonic VP5500, works fine. Does have a viewing screen though.
heidfirst
23-09-2009, 19:29
http://www.cbadigital.co.uk/photobank.htm
http://www.cbadigital.co.uk/smdkphotobank.htm
CSB
23-09-2009, 19:48
I've been looking into these myself lately. I'm tempted to try one of THESE (http://www.sourcingmap.com/ide-digital-photo-data-bank-backup-storage-hdd-enclosure-multi-card-reader-p-15986.html?currency=GBP) out.
max11
24-09-2009, 07:17
thank you guys. the phtobank looks reaaly good, did you try it?

CSB, it is so cheap, I would not like to lose my photos. Reliability is the most important aspect.
boyfalldown
24-09-2009, 07:42
I use the photobank as a backup - and so far have had no issues. Bought from here

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0018GAEBU/ref=ox_ya_oh_product

where they are, or were giving the 60gb version insted of the 40gb for the same price

Hugh
admirable
24-09-2009, 08:23
I've been looking into these myself lately. I'm tempted to try one of THESE (http://www.sourcingmap.com/ide-digital-photo-data-bank-backup-storage-hdd-enclosure-multi-card-reader-p-15986.html?currency=GBP) out.



Note :

This product is not sold with a Hard Disk included. You will need to purchase a hard disk separately or turn your old hard disk to data bank. Also please remember to format your Hard disk to the HDD enclosure, or they will not work together.
SussexBlue
24-09-2009, 08:53
I use the Epson and have had no problems with it
http://www.epson.co.uk/Store/Media-Storage-Viewers/Epson-P-3000-Multimedia-Storage-Viewer/?cm_mmc=Paid+Search-_-Google-_-Promo+Roadmap+P3000+Photo+Viewer-_-Blank
CSB
24-09-2009, 09:33
thank you guys. the phtobank looks reaaly good, did you try it?

CSB, it is so cheap, I would not like to lose my photos. Reliability is the most important aspect.

Its that cheap because it doesn't come with a hard drive, you can get a 120 GB laptop hard drive for £30 from ARIA (http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Hard+Drives/Laptop/SATA/120GB+Samsung+SATA+2.5%22+Laptop+Drive+16MB+?produ ctId=37090) and for £60 you will have a brand new 120GB portable storage solution.

A bargain IMO, I might get one and test it out soon. I'll let you know how I get on if I do.
DizMatt
24-09-2009, 13:50
there's some really nice cheap kit out there now

great links guys and OP , thanks
heidfirst
24-09-2009, 15:29
If you are happy with supplying, formatting & installing your own HDD then CBA used to be willing to sell the chassis only.
the bulk of these all come out of a couple of factories with minor cosmetic variations & different branding - I have 1 that I assembled for 1/2 the price of my friend's Jobo Giga1 & they are identical apart from badging.
max11
24-09-2009, 18:47
actually also the photobank deluxe (with the viewer) is quite cheap and allow you to whatch movies as well, even if it only 2,5"