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Wolverine Data 7080 FlashPac 80 GB Portable Digital Pictures and Data Storage by Wolverine
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Wolverine Model: 7080 Color: Silver Product features: - 80 GB memory card reader and storage device holds thousands of photos; provides external hard drive backup for computer data
- Capable of reading 7 types of memory cards directly via built-in card slots
- Compatible with PC, Mac, and Linux
- Includes USB cable, drivers CD, AC/DC universal auto-switch power adapter, carrying bag, and user's guide
- 1-year limited warranty
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Wolverine Data 7080 FlashPac 80 GB Portable Digital Pictures and Data StorageCustomer Review: Not bad but consider the flaws Summary: 3 StarsSummary: You get what you pay for. I would return the one I have to get a more expensive one if I had the chance and buy one with a image viewer.
How it was used:
I bought this backup device to replicate date from my SD cards to a backup device while I was on a cruise. I did not need the ability to see the images on the disk (viewable from the camera). The idea would be that I would securely store card data to the the drive a store it in a safe each day while I walked around with my K20D.
Pros:
1. The drive does pull off data to the HD.
2. The drive does accept multiple storage card types.
3. The drive does increment folders for each backup made.
4. The drive doe not need a computer.
5. The drive is small enough to carry with you and included a decent nylon case.
Cons:
1. The fat32 drive is too large for windows XP to natively format. To fix the partition, you need to use 3rd party or UNIX tools.
2. Deleting the data off of the Wolverine sometimes conflicts with Microsoft OS's and their recycle bins. Deleted data is not simply deleted but this is a Microsoft problem.
3. The drive is not shock-resistant or water resistant, but that feature was more of a nice-to-have for me.
4. The battery life is not bad but consistently I could only get about 5 or 6 backups of an 8GB SD card.
5. Without a way to verify (view) the data, I was always wary to delete data off of my SD cards.
6. Macintosh systems cannot natively view the card readers on the Wolverine device. It was necessary to replicate the data and take the card out before I could view the card on an iMac.
7. Replicating data from the SD card (class 6 memory) took as long as 20 minutes.
8. You cannot delete data from the device; you must do any work on the drive from the computer you are working from.
9. Without the included AC adapter, charging the internal battery with a computer's USB ports took a very long time.
Description of Wolverine Data 7080 FlashPac 80 GB Portable Digital Pictures and Data StorageWith the Wolverine FlashPac, you can take thousands of photos with a single memory card. One touch of a button, all your photos and digital data are copied effortlessly from the built-in 7-in-1-card reader into the mass storage unit. With the contents of your memory card safely stored, your card is ready to be reused; you never have to go near a computer. Wolverine FlashPac is a stand-alone rechargeable unit, you can literally save your data anywhere in the world. It's perfect for photographers on field trips, professionals storing data and any situation involving memory cards. No PC required to operate - makes it a great data storage companion when traveling Clear LCD display - indicates battery power status, type of memory inserted, file transfer status, number of files copied, main storage (hard drive) remaining capacity, file transfer confirmation, error indication (no picture preview) Can also be used as a card reader or backup hard drive when connected to a computer High Speed USB 2.0 Connection, also supports USB 1.1 Dimensions - 4.6 x 3.1 x 0.9 Weight - 8 oz Compatible with - Windows 98/98SE, Me, 2000, XP / Mac OS 9.x, OS X / Linux 2.4x Supports FAT12, FAT 16 and FAT 32 file systems Includes software CD-ROM and carry bag 1-year limited warranty The Wolverine Data 7080 flashPac 80 GB Portable Digital Pictures and Data Storage Device stores thousands and thousands of photos in any format. Ideal for frequent travelers or those always on the go, this portable data storage unit can back up your pictures without forcing you to lug your computer around--or buy loads of smaller memory cards. With a single press of a button, all your photos and digital data are effortlessly copied from the built-in 7-in-1 Card Reader into a portable, self-powered mass storage unit. Seconds later, with the contents of your memory card now safely stored, your card is ready to be reused--all without a computer. Whether you're a photographer, a traveler, or someone who needs to share data during a business meeting, the battery-operated Wolverine flashPac lets you save up to 80 GB of data from anywhere in the world. This stand-alone compact device copies and organize files without a computer. Capable of reading seven types of memory cards directly via the built-in card slots, it can even be used as an external hard drive to back up all your computer data, or as a memory card reader/writer. The clear LCD screen displays the status of the transfer. On a single charge, the rechargeable internal battery transfers 6 GB of data using 256 MB cards, to 12 GB using 1 GB and higher CF cards. Connecting via a high-speed USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, the flashPac is compatible with Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista, or Mac OS X and OS 9.0 or higher, or Linux Kernel 2.4 or later. It comes with a 1-year limited warranty. What's in the Box Memory card reader and storage device, USB cable, CD driver, AC/DC universal auto-switch power adapter, carrying bag, and user's guide.
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