Article:		iPod as Digital Photographer's Best Friend
Subject:		RE: It's *slow*
Date:		2003-12-02 19:24:39
From:		derrick
Response to: It's *slow*
Yes, the upload times were stated in this article. I don't think you have to worry about the iPod running out of power using this device, unless that is, the battery is already low when you commence the upload. I would, however, use good batteries, preferably rechargeable ones, in the Belkin Reader. I think it's primarily designed for 128 MB cards and below, although 256 MB cards work fine, given a little extra time for transfer. Uploading a full 512 MB card can be painful, and probably not a good idea unless you have fresh batteries in the Belkin. All of that being said, I like the Belkin, am using it, and am having fun exploring the new uses for the iPod, as illustrated in the article.

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• RE: It's *slow*
  2003-12-03 05:48:02  anonymous2 [Reply | View]
  
  
  The users with the most need for secondary photo storage are currently those with a digital SLR. A 512mb or 1gb memory card is a 'must' here.
  
  Designing the media reader for 128mb will make it obsolete when the next generation of high-megapixel compact cameras hit the shelves.Even today, using a 5 megapixel compact camera with a 128mb memory card is not optimal.
  
  So what do you have now? A device designed for people who infrequently need to store a few pictures.
  
  A more sensible choice for those people would be to simply buy a larger 512mb memory card - about the same price and the same capacity as with 4 'belkin uploads'.
  
  Sorry, but I do not see this device fulfilling the needs, but for a few select users.