Product Description
FlashTrax is an innovative handheld device that allows you to expand the use of your digital camera and multimedia files. With simple controls and high-speed transfers, FlashTrax allows you to store, view, and play all sorts of media files, all in one palm-size, portable device.Why carry piles of flash media with you? When you've filled up your media card, just copy it to FlashTrax, erase it, and keep on shooting! When you're done, just connect FlashTrax to your computer to view, print, or store your pictures.With its large, vibrant screen, FlashTrax is great for previewing your digital images or sharing them with the world. Whether you're spot-checking on the site of your latest photoshoot or sharing your photo album with Grandma, FlashTrax has everything you need.With its massive storage capacity, FlashTrax has more than enough space to take your entire MP3 collection with you on the road. The convenient MP3 control panel on the side makes it incredibly easy to listen to your music anywhere.Unlike other devices that require custom drivers or complex interface software, FlashTrax was designed to be as friendly with your computer as possible - just plug it in and use it like a USB 2.0 hard disk! You can even use your FlashTrax to transfer data between computers.
Customer Reviews:
A greatly overblown mp3 player.......2006-07-28
I purchased a 30 gb Flashtrax recently, and upon arrival it looked like a great device. Plugged in and got recognized, then I got the program "MJCvt.exe" to convert my video (This device supports very little video). My word a 1.1gb, 8 minute movie?! I tried playing it on the device, and it froze as soon as I pressed play. I tried other converters, and while I got the video and audio on my computer, this device would only play the video.
Tech support was a nightmare. I kept being referred to their "MJCvt.exe" program 5 times at least, and even given instructions on running it (C'mon, you click 'add' to put the video for conversion, and click 'run.' How hard is that to learn). Finally, I gave up and am selling it, since there are no alternate ways to create video, the only reason why I wanted it.
Pros:
- Plays MP3s nicely.
- Shows photos.
Cons:
- Terrible customer support.
- Can't play many videos, and either freezes on the ones it can, or plays a video with no audio.
- Video size is worse than any on the market.
- Short battery life for an mp3 player.
- No good case available.
Recommendation: AVOID ANY SMARTDISK PRODUCT!
Perhaps the worst support on Planet Earth.......2006-06-14
I can't speak to other Smart Disk products, but I find it hard to believe their support is any better.
My first unit lasted almost a year, and was deemed "unrepairable" by Smart Disk when I returned from an overseas journey 13 months after purchase. I'd acquired another one while my first was out of commission, which was defective on initial use. The screen was erratic, sometime my computer would recognize it (Windows XP), sometimes not. After a lengthy conversation with customer support, I learned this "new to me" unit was out of warranty because it had been manufactured 18 months earlier. This is the only company I know, apart from our local dairy, that bases their warranty on their date of manufacture, in addition to date of purchase. How is a consumer to know how long a product has been the pipeline?
If you choose to purchase one of these units, I suggest the "date of manufacture" be guaranteed by the seller, as it's not visible on the box.
Was Good - Bad Support.......2006-04-25
I purchased FlashTrax two years ago and it worked great until I bought a new CF card. No where in the manual does it specify that the system is limited to 1GB and smaller cards. My 2GB card (common size now days) is not compatible according to support. Their failure to support larger card sizes is a major disappointment.
Constant blue screen problems........2006-01-06
I have own it for almost 2 years. This products deserves 4-5 stars when it works. My main use for it is to copy photos from digital cameras when I travel. Copying process is a bit slow but acceptable.
But I constantly have Blue Screen issues (turn on and get blue screen only). At that point the only way to fix it is boot firmware update from CF card. Regardless of every latest firmware updates which all claim to have fix the problem, it still remains a constant problem. And if you are traveling to out of the way places & w/out internet access, then you better have a copy of the re-boot firmware with you.
I just had the blue screen problem again. This time re-booting from latest firmware no longer fixes the problem. I called tech support. It will cost me $155+shipping to fix it and they guarantee the replacement part for $90 days. I asked if the Blue Screen issue will remain? He replied, "That will always remains an issue."
Gets the job done but quality & user interface could be improved.......2005-06-24
I've owned a Flashtrax (40GB), Epson P-2000 & eFilm Picture pad and would rate the Flashtrax in the middle of the pack, with the P-2000 in the lead at this point when it comes to digital photo storage.
Advantages to Flashtrax
- One button download don't need to open cover to start download process
- Better raw file support, can rotate & zoom raw files & view histogram
- Offers a 80GB option
Disadvantages of Flashtrax
- Doesn't come with protective case
- Hinged screen seems vulnerable to breakage if you bend it back too far
- Menus & filelists are hard to navigate - buttons awkward
- Need to move rubber piece to insert memory card each time
- Compared to p-2000 the screen display is poor and protective plastic is flimsy
- Battery snaps on end near hinge and can pop out if you press buttons on side accidentally.
- Slow download speeds
- Awkward to hold & balance because you have to unfold the screen. Folding screen also makes hard to adjust screens angle of view if there is a glare.
Advantages to P-2000
- Menus & Buttons are visual, intuitive and easy to use. Browsing thumbnails display quickly.
- The display is large, sharp, bright and perfect for viewing photos
- Quick downloads
- Memory cards slot design makes it easy to load & remove cards with press of button. Accepts both SD & Compact Flash cards without an adapter.
- Comes with protective case, hand strap & display stand
- Battery is well protected - stored inside device with a door covering it
- Easy handling, no clumsy screen to unfold
Disadvantages to P-2000
- Can't Zoom or do slide shows with raw files If you shoot .nef +jpg, you can still zoom, create slide shows and it will auto rotate the jpg for you. Although you can't rotate raw files I didn't find it an issue since it's easy to turn the device sideways and that way it uses the whole large screen for a larger display anyway.
- No Histogram display on raw files (again if you shoot with a raw+jpg you can view the histogram on the jpg)
- Hard to find one in stock to buy!
Prior to buying the P-2000 I owned a Flashtrax & an eFilm PicturePad which I use to download raw digital photos. One day the eFilm stopped reading memory cards, but the other functions worked. Although it was under warranty the eFilm stopped making them and couldn't fix it so bought a Flashtrax to replace it.
I liked the Flashtrax a lot better than the picturePad since it's display, battery life and menus were much better than the efilm. When my husband dropped the FlashTrax on a grassy area, the screen cracked even though it was folded at the time. It still worked fine, the display was just cracked. So don't assume that the folding screen will protect the screen from breaking. SmartDisk replaced the screen but a few weeks ago my photo equipment was stolen so I was back on the market for a portable storage device. I must give kudos to SmartDisk for great warranty support! After reading a review of the p-2000 I decided to give it a try. (On the p-2000 the glass/plastic on the p-2000 screen & body seems much more solid than the FlashTrax so I think it would withstand rough play a little better even though it doesn't fold.)
Now that I've worked with the P-2000, I wouldn't buy another Flashtrax. The P-2000 downloads from memory cards much faster, and the screen display is bright, sharp and large enough (3.8") to get a detailed view of photos. The menu's are more intuitive due to the more visual nature of the menus and the buttons easier to use. The slide show feature also automatically will create transitions to make the show look polished without any effort. There's no folding and unfolding screens to view making it's easier to hold and adjust the screen to get a direct view without glare.
Bottom Line:
If you are a professional or enthusiast who shoots in raw format, you'll probably agree that Flashtraxs raw support is better than Epsons. Epson needs to add the capability to view histograms and zoom on raw files which I'm hoping they will do in a future software update that owners can download. Shooting in Raw+jpg does work around this but wastes memory space. Most the time I only check my histograms while I'm shooting to see if I need to adjust settings so this isn't a deal breaker for me. You'll still love the P-2000 for it's great display and ease of use. Getting the Flashtrax or P-2000 is much cheaper than buying 40GB of compact flash cards and smaller and easier/faster to use in the field than a laptop. If you decide to go with the Flashtrax you'll be happy not to lug a laptop but learn to balance awkward devices in the field. If you need the capacity for 80GB the Flashtrax is your only option at this point. Nikon owners may look at the Coolwalker. Although I haven't owned one the P-2000s screen and flexibility to use with non-Nikon cameras (such as my Olympus point & shoot) gives it a big advantage over the Coolwalker in my mind. Plus on the p-2000 & Flashtrax you can view videos & listen to music too!
If you are an amateur you'll love the p-2000 since its a slick device to store/view thousands of photos, listen to music and watch quicktime movies on. I wouldn't get the Flashtrax since you don't need the 80GB file capacity to store thousands of jpgs or raw file features. The P-2000 is easier to use too.
The only problem is it's hard to find a p-2000 in stock due to demand or Epsons lack of production so if you are in a hurry, you may need to get a FlashTrax instead.
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