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Portable Digital Photo Storage for RAW files

May 25, 2005 7:16AM PDT

I'm trying to decide between hard drive (HD) and DVD burner portable storage devices that I can take on trips to download Canon RAW files from my CF card. Once deciding between HD vs burner, then I need to select one with extra batteries. Any suggestions or comments are welcomed.

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Either would work. I use a portable hard drive with built in
May 25, 2005 8:52AM PDT

Compact Flash interface for downloading photos. It's $84.50 at geeks.com

You do need to add a hard drive. It is designed for the hard drives used in portable computers. Mine is a 30gig drive. I download photos to it on the road, and use at for temporary portable storage at home.

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That model is a killer.
May 25, 2005 9:42AM PDT

It also works on USB 1.1 ports, Windows ME and up without a driver. It's what I take on travel when I can leave without the laptop.

Bob