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(based on 5 ratings)
Brand:MediaGear
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MediaGear Flash HD to Go, Portable 40 GB Hard Drive with Flash Memory Slots
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2.6 stars
(based on 5 reviews)

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Slim(3)
 
SIMPLE IS GOOD!
By Queen of the DanceVerified Purchaser from Eldersburg, MD on 2/5/2007
Pros:
Fast, Reliable, Rugged, Slim, Versatile
Best Uses:
Back-Up, Travel
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This has been one of the smartest investments I made. The ONLY thing I don't like about it is I cannot upload to it while it is connected to my computer, which is really not a big deal with the fire wire plug.

 
Waste of Money
By apruptureVerified Reviewer from Northern hemisphere on 1/3/2007
Pros:
Cheap
Cons:
Flimsy, Poor construction, Poor navigation
Best Uses:
Paper weight

I ordered this product because the Jobo and Epson were sold out at the time and badly needed a portable transfer/storage device. After the disappointment of unboxing this thing to find out it was a light weight, flimsy, plastic toy, i decided to charge it and give it a run hoping that it's usefullness would make up for its cheap construction. I was disappointed further to find out that the navigation was poorly designed also. I immediately returned this item and will never purchase another product from this company again. I highly recommend if this is the only device of this type within your budget, don't buy it, save for the Jobo or Epson make of this similar device.

 
Good Plan, Mediocre Execution
By NutDriverLeftyVerified Reviewer from Atlanta, GA on 12/5/2006
Pros:
Reliable, Versatile
Cons:
Short Battery Life
Best Uses:
Casual Cameras

It's a good idea, and the overall implementation isn't bad. The main problem I have with this unit is that the battery life is really short for my purposes. I can only transfer between 2GB and 3GB from media into the device on a full, fresh battery charge. That'd be OK, except I got it because I often shoot 8-10GB per day (RAW) when I'm doing an event. Since I have to have this thing tethered to AC power, I might as well take the laptop along, and it has a DVD burner, too. So, if you're only shooting a couple of GB of images between times near an AC outlet, this device is great. For a high-volume shooter, though, it definitely leaves some winnings on the table.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great concept but poor quality
By Bergy WatersVerified Reviewer from Ottawa, Canada on 9/2/2006
Pros:
Slim
Cons:
Slow, Unreliable
Best Uses:
Back-Up

The idea of a battery operated backup for your photos is an excellent one. In practice, the system is slow and unreliable. Indeed, the device shorted out randomnly. I used it only sparingly.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
good for average user
By northwindphotoVerified Reviewer from northern wisconsin on 8/30/2006
Pros:
Slim
Cons:
Slow
Best Uses:
Casual Cameras

cumbersome to use and is slow.

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