iPods

"Cam Jackson" a écrit dans le message de news: c67pgh$8tug7$ snipped-for-privacy@ID-93714.news.uni-berlin.de...

I have an X-drive I use as an external HD, and I have way too often checksum problemsNot only the files that are not copied correctly, but you get to know it when you need them.

I do not know if it is my USB connection to blame, or the Xdrive. Or both, bad connection, and bad checking of the files. The Xdrive is more aimed a dumping the content of a memory card on its HD.

You're right it is alot more fun than a harddrive.

I have being using ipod mini for a while now and it works well. Only 4gb but this suits my needs for transporting files and also an additional backup. I don't think it is a good idea as the one and only backup as I am pretty likely to lose it etc..

Matt

Cam Jacks> Is anyone using an iPod for transfering their files or backup?

I've used an iPod for that purpose since the first one came out pre-9-11 on the Mac and they work fine. Don't expect the same data transfer rate as a FireWire connection, however. If I was going to put a lot of data on an iPod, I'ld want software to replace only the changed files, and not rewrite every file with each backup, or it could slow me down.

Last time I asked the Apple store guys, they said you could format the iPod on the PC and use it the same way for data on the PC.

I asked about cross-platform data, and they said I'ld likely need one of the DataViz.com products, Mac-Opener 2000, to read a Mac iPod on the PC which I haven't tried yet.

Bo

hmm.

I wasn't aware the ipod worked merely as a usb harddrive. Thought it needed the apple interface to transfer files. And only music files. Kinda like the Rio 20G player.

Anywho, I have an iRiver 20G player. Nice little portable harddrive. Works in windos and Linux (icon just pops up on my Mandrake10 desktop).

And it works great as a USB harddrive for any type of file.

-nick e.

I've resorted to using my Sony digital camera to move data from home to work.

As long as the memory of the device can be read like a drive, it should work.

I've been using my camera's SD memory with a USB card reader. One can obtain a card reader for free (after Sunday rebates) and the cheapest SD memory is about $50 for 256MB. The only problem is the memory is so small (about the size of a quarter), one could lose it if not careful or doesn't use a caring case.

Keith

"Nick E." wrote in news:FdOhc.636$ snipped-for-privacy@newssvr15.news.prodigy.com:

Same here. IRiver iHP-120. It is USB 2.0 so its fairly fast. I have 15GB of mp3s and 5GB left for moving data. I just wish I didn't have to have to cable with me to make it happen. Cost was just north of $300 a few months ago at some obscure online reatailer, not sure which one. They have a 40GB version out now that seems to be around the $400 mark.

I like it better than the iPod due to its versatility as shipped. And its firmware is upgradable so that new software can be written to drive it. I know at least one person or group is working on writing a new OS for it from scratch.

MHill

Thanks for the input folks.

I was thinking of the Creative Nomad Jutebox Zen Xtra 30G also, but hadn't concidered the IRiver. This looks a good quality unit, but costs more than the iPod for me.

After some research on the net it seems to me that the Nomad has some issues. The FAQ says it will only accept 1000 files and won't charge off the USB port though it's cheeper than the rest. It also requires a driver installed so I guess it can't just be plugged into any PC.

If other people have had success with the iPod I think that's the way I'll go. It seems that with 3rd party software like anapod from www.redchairsoftware the ipod becomes more flexible and I like all the extras like the iTrip.

I'm just a little uncomfortable shelling out big bucks for something that's not widely used.

yeah, but you're going to need a cable of some sort no matter what you do. I only wish the "U" in USB actually meant "Universal." There's too damn many usb cable ends out there. My Fuji cable won't fit in an Olympus or a Canon. PITA. The end is standardized on the PC end, why the bloody hell can't they standardize on a mini-connector for cameras, mp3 players, etc?!??!?!?!

yeah. not really all that cheap. but, you get the case, headphones, etc. I guess the case is worth a few bucks. :-/ Got mine from newegg.com. It was actually the cheapest reputable reseller listed (froogle.com) and I got free shipping ta-boot, Llama.

oh! and it has a (wired) remote control. So if it's clipped on your belt, you can still navigate the thing. That's kinda cool.

Stinkin' ipod doesn't play ogg files.

Not to mention no Linux support.

heh. cool. :)

You also don't need windos to upgrade the firmware. You just copy the file to the i-river, and it does the rest. I think you may have to navigate the menu to some point to tell it to upgrade the firmware. But the important thing is that's it's OS independent!

-nick e.

-- Really, I'm not out to destroy Microsoft. That will just be a completely unintentional side effect.

--Linus Torvalds

I've been using a LaCie 40 Gig portable firewire drive for about 2 years now and I love it. It has USB also but FW is soooo fast. Its approx. 4x6x.75 with a nice rubber outer housing so I can throw into my brief case twice a day (work to home to work). I think I payed $199.00 2 years ago.

Here's one for %119.00

Typing fast before, I unintentionally gave the impression that the iPod was NOT a Firewire device.

iPod = FireWire data connection only.

Because the internal hard drive is not as fast as my 7200 rpm Hitachi in my Dell and my Apple laptops, you will see a slower data transfer speed than you are used to with external FireWire hard drives but it has never been slow enough to bother me, unless I'm copying 20 gigabytes (which I did only once).

Bo