OT: External Portable Backup at DVinfo.net

Dennis Vogel · January 31st, 2013, 02:38 PM

I need an external backup device. I'll be traveling without a laptop and need a way to copy pictures and videos from memory cards for backup. I've seen a number of devices at B&H and Amazon. Looking for a recommendation rather than relying on reviews.

If possible I'd like a device that would be able to copy pic and videos from a phone (via USB) as well as one that takes SD, etc. cards.

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Kevin McRoberts · January 31st, 2013, 02:54 PM

Pelican 0915 Memory Card Case 0910-015-110 B&H Photo Video

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transcend sd 64gb| B&H Photo Video
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Or, nowadays, many netbooks are just as good as laptops. Find a ~10" version with SD slot, USB port, and 250+GB drive.

For a bit more, there's the popular Nexto DI, but AFAIK it doesn't do phones (unless they save to microSD, of course)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/797720-REG/Nexto_DI_ND2730500G_ND2730_Digital_Photo_Storage.html

Dennis Vogel · January 31st, 2013, 03:06 PM

I'm not looking for additional memory cards. I have enough already for the cam. I want to copy off the cam and phone (which doesn't use removable cards) so I have a backup. I have a netbook but don't want to drag it along. I'm looking for a smaller, lighter solution.

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Bruce Foreman · February 1st, 2013, 01:05 PM

Do a search on B&H for "portable data storage" and you will get a couple pages of storage units that will read cards and copy files to a small internal hard drive. Tremendous price range.

January 31st, 2013, 02:38 PM	#1
Dennis Vogel Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 409	OT: External Portable Backup I need an external backup device. I'll be traveling without a laptop and need a way to copy pictures and videos from memory cards for backup. I've seen a number of devices at B&H and Amazon. Looking for a recommendation rather than relying on reviews. If possible I'd like a device that would be able to copy pic and videos from a phone (via USB) as well as one that takes SD, etc. cards. D

January 31st, 2013, 02:54 PM	#2
Kevin McRoberts Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 700	Re: OT: External Portable Backup Pelican 0915 Memory Card Case 0910-015-110 B&H Photo Video + transcend sd 64gb\| B&H Photo Video x? Or, nowadays, many netbooks are just as good as laptops. Find a ~10" version with SD slot, USB port, and 250+GB drive. For a bit more, there's the popular Nexto DI, but AFAIK it doesn't do phones (unless they save to microSD, of course) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/797720-REG/Nexto_DI_ND2730500G_ND2730_Digital_Photo_Storage.html __________________ Freelance pudgy bearded lighting camera operator www.mcbob.tv

January 31st, 2013, 03:06 PM	#3
Dennis Vogel Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 409	Re: OT: External Portable Backup I'm not looking for additional memory cards. I have enough already for the cam. I want to copy off the cam and phone (which doesn't use removable cards) so I have a backup. I have a netbook but don't want to drag it along. I'm looking for a smaller, lighter solution. D

February 1st, 2013, 01:05 PM	#4
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	Re: OT: External Portable Backup Do a search on B&H for "portable data storage" and you will get a couple pages of storage units that will read cards and copy files to a small internal hard drive. Tremendous price range.