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Sony HDPS-M10 40GB Photo Storage Hard Disk Drive | List Price: $299.99
Discount Price: $263.85
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Brand: Sony
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Portable 2.5-inch hard disk for handy storage of high-resolution images and any other file
- 40 GB capacity with Shock Protection System to protect data
- LCD display and Intelligent Power feature for longer battery life
- Supports Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, CompactFlash, and Microdrive
- USB 2.0 high-speed interface and built-in lithium-ion battery
Mostly Ok [Posted on 2006-03-10]
When removing it from the box, the first thing that suprised me was it's size. It's about the size of the tape walkmans! Don't let the pictures make you think it is a monster in size. It really is small! That gave it bonus points for me.
Those of you looking to buy Sony's HDPS-M10 40Gig or a similar storage device, this may the one for you. Picture loading from a Sony memory stick was quick. Watch the LCD display to know when it's finished before removing the memory. To preserve battery life when mobile, shut the device off when not loading pictures to the drive. Sony claims it lasts one hour when fully charged, I have not had the chance to test this to the max yet. Worst case if you are near an outlet or inverter, plug it in and start recharging while still using it! It does not have hot swap batteries to extend that life when in the field. However if in three years (the expected battery life) the battery life does start to lessen, the cell can be replaced very easially based on illistrations.
The jacks for power and connecting to your PC, USB (2.0 and reverse compatable for computer hookup) as well as the Memory sticks and Micro drives are accessable when you open the side doors. Thus keeping out contaminents.
The only design downside I ran into was the "hold" button, their version of a lockout safety switch to prevent accidental bumping of buttons or activation of the device. Great option when transporting or using in a busy environment, however if you have that activated when charging the unit, the battery indicator shows no progress. After nearly 4 hours that made me think there was a problem with the battery itself at first. A minor glitch in the firmware.
A wish for upgrade is if Sony would have made the computer hookup Firewire (IEEE-1394) the drive would operate faster when importing to our PC's.
Over all I feel it is well worth the price. Those of us using up memory sticks left and right and running out of space (been there, done that) this is worth it.
great! [Posted on 2006-06-28]
i compared this with the epson model. my priority was weight and size. this is definately better on both. you plug in your chip, hit a button and it copies your chip. super easy to use, only two buttons and really small. this is also about half the price of the epson. get this over the epson.
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