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Sunday, October 24, 2004

CompactDrive PD7x Portable Storage available at Mr.Gadget!

The CompactDrive PD7X is a portable storage device designed for digital camera users to store more photos on the go without using a LAPTOP or PC. The CompactDrive PD7X makes a great companion on holidays or photo shoots where you can quickly download your photos to allow you to keep shooting away!

Here's a photo that I took of the CompactDrive PD7x:

CompactDrive PD7x Portable Storage Device

Main Features of the CompactDrive PD7X 3-in-1 device:
- Transfer Memory Card to HDD (up to 4MBytes/s). The transfer rate of other devices is about 1MB/s.
- USB 2.0 Card Reader 8 in 1
- External Hard Disk Drive to back up data

When using only 4 x AA (2300mAh NiMH) batteries, it can transfer up to 20GB* of photos or data from your memory card to the CompactDrive PD7X. The CompactDrive PD7X can also function as a battery charger for NiMH rechargeable AA batteries. A car/vehicle charger and AC adapter are also include in the CompactDrive PD7x package. (AA batteries not included)


The CompactDrive PD7X is one of the most reliable portable storage device around, designed to satisfy even professional photographers. The durable and lightweight aluminium casing features dust covers to protect the memory card and battery slot and protect the device from hard knocks.

Memory Card Copy Function on the CompactDrive PD7X:
- Supports 4M~2GB CompactFlash type I & II
- Supports 340M~1GB MicroDrive
- Supports SD/Secure Digital card
- Supports MMC card
- Supports MemoryStick
- Supports MemoryStick PRO
- Supports xD PictureCard (No adapter required)
- Copying speed is up to 4MBytes/s
- Individually partition for each memory card
- Copy progress shown on built-in LCD
- Powered 4 pieces AA size battery (not included - NiMH recommended) or AC adapter (included)

Removable Hard Disk Function on the CompactDrive PD7X:
- USB 2.0 interface
- Support Windows98/2000/XP/ME
- USB Mass Storage Device Compliant
- Support 2.5 inch notebook hard disk drive
- Plug & Play under Windows2000/XP/ME

Other Functions & Features of the CompactDrive PD7X:
- Support online firmware update
- Memory card chip-id display
- Hard disk drive infomation display
- Ultra long battery life can copy up to 20GB of data
- Internal charger for Ni-MH battery
- Could be operated vertically
- Beep sound to alert user after copying

Samsung SpinPoint 40GB UATA100 2.5IN 8MB 5400RPM HDD:
- Ultra ATA - 100
- FDB(Fluid Dynamic Bearing) Motor
- Load/Unload Technology
- GMR Head Technology with Wireless Suspension Design
- SilentSeek
- Silentec Hybrid Latch Technology
- Simply the best in HDD technology!

Included in theCompactDrive PD7x packaging:

- CompactDrive PD7X
- Samsung SpinPoint 40GB 2.5" HDD 5400 RPM 8M Buffer
- User Manual
- CD Driver
- A/C adapter auto switching, 110V-240V
- Carry Case
- Bonus : Car Charger

CompactDrive PD7x Links:
- CompactDrive PD7x Homepage
- CompactDrive PD7x Review on DPReview.com

Where can you get this cool gadget?
Get your CompactDrive PD7x here at Mr.Gadget of course!

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