I have heard on other lists from at least 2 people who have purchased
the Archos Gmini 402 and were satisfied:
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=393702&is=REG&addedTroughType=search>
Don't know anything beyond that.
Chuck Norcutt
Mike Lees wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have been lurking for some time - so my apologies if you have already
> discussed this but I am after your valued opinions on the various
> portable file storage/viewers available now. My main requirements are:
>
> 1) Copy photos off flash cards when out and about
> 2) Portable photo album which could be used to show photos on the
> built-in screen or a TV
>
> So something like the Epson P2000 or P4000
> (http://www.epson.co.uk/products/digital_cameras/P4000.htm) maybe? But
> that doesn't come with a remote control for those TV slideshows and then
> for about the same money if not cheaper you can get devices that will
> record from a video source. My wife likes this idea (so this is now an
> essential feature) for when we are stuck at her mum's and instead of
> missing her favourite show, we can just plug it into the scart output on
> a TV or VCR and press record.
>
> So what I'm left with is:
>
> PQI mPack 800
> (http://www.pqi.com.tw/eu/product2.asp?oid=8&cate1=8&proid=1) which does
> provide some functions to appeal to photographers - histograms, some
> Exif data and an attempt at viewing RAW files.
>
> Archos AV500 (http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500680.html) which is
> only just out and somehow gives me a better feeling because Archos has
> more of a history in this field.
>
> I get the impression that if I put off my purchasing decision for about
> half an hour I would have another 3 devices to choose from - but isn't
> that always the way.
>
> I would value any opinions on the above devices or any others worthy of
> consideration.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike.
>
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