Re: storage problems

I will reinforce David's suggestion for Epson's storage device.

I would like, however, to point out that Epson has already introduced the
newer P-4000 which comes equipped with an internal 80 GB hard disk instead
of the 40 GB on the P-2000 model.

The P-4000 is also supposed to have improved performance for displaying
large RAW digital files as well as movies.

Although some may say that the device is a little on the expensive side
(currently $699 at both BH Photo and Epson's own web site), you pay for the
convenience. First it comes equipped with software that can read and display
images from all different RAW files, irrespective of what camera you have.
Second it has a beautiful 4", VGA resolution (640x480) screen that allows
you to review the images that you transfer from your memory cards to the
device's hard disk (certainly much better than reviewing images on the small
2" LCD screen most digital SLRs come equipped with). Last but not least it
has 80 GB worth of storage space. I just purchased a 4 GB SanDisk Extreme
III CF card for which I paid $ 424.00. I find it much easier to just have
one of these Epson storage devices than to invest in purchasing several of
these CF cards that offer a much more costly storage alternative in terms of
cost per GB.

Best regards,

Joseph

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Dr. Joseph Chamberlain
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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On 11/6/05 2:53 AM, in article
mglbf.1773$Lw5.1272@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David J Taylor"
<david-taylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Ron Hunter wrote:
> []
>> Looking at the specs for the P2000, it makes me wonder how it is
>> possible to market a DVD player with 7 inch screen for $100 and the
>> cost for a 40 GB drive is under $100, but these devices are so vastly
>> overpriced, compared to the cost of a DVD player. Given the smaller
>> production quantities, it seems they should sell for $200, and with a
>> 7 inch screen, not 3.8 inch. Maybe someday, but right now, I would
>> much rather have a laptop (and do).
>
> Looking at the specs is a different experience compared to looking at the
> device. The Epson has full resolution VGA display - 640 x 480 x RGB.
> What is the resolution on the DVD players? I bought a $100 small-screen
> LCD TV but I had to take it back for a refund as the display quality was
> horrible (the shop hadn't been able to provide either good off-air signal
> or good viewing conditions to test before purchase). No questioning the
> quality on the Epson P-2000.
>
> Yes, it's a lot of money, so you make your own judgement as to whether
> it's worth it for you. Size, portability and weight are all issues with a
> larger screen or laptop, particularly if you are carrying everything on
> your back for 6km (4 miles)....
>
> David
>
>

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