Verbatim PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device

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Saving and storing digital photos using the palm-sized SmartDisk PhotoBank 80GB is convenient, and safe. The LCD status indicator and the single key control enables quick, reliable, one-step transfers of your photos from most digital camera flash memory cards. The PhotoBank has 80GB of storage capacity so you can save literally thousands of high quality images.

Transfer and store photos to internal 80GB hard drive, allowing reuse of your digital camera flash memory card.
Copy photos quickly and easily from Compact Flash (Type I & II), MicroDrive, Memory Stick, MS-PRO, SD, Mini-SD, MMC and SmartMedia flash memory cards.
Monitor data transfer via the LCD status indicator.
Connect to PC using Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface.
Store over 40,000 photos (based on 1.6MB file size).
Transfer multiple flash memory cards on a single battery charge of the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
Storage Capacity 80GB
Compatible Memory Cards CompactFlash (Type I & II)
Microdrive
Secure Digital (SD)
MultimediaCard (MMC)
SmartMedia
Memory Stick
Memory Stick Pro
LCD Display 1.7" Monochrome alphanumeric LCD Display
Video Out No
Computer Interface USB 2.0 (Hi Speed)
Power Source Internal Lithium Ion Battery (5 VDC Power Adapter included)
Dimensions 4.5 x 3.1 x 1.0" (115 x 78 x 25mm)
Weight 9.2 oz (262g)
System Requirements Windows 98SE*, ME, 2000, XP; Mac OS 9.2, OS X (10.1 or higher)
Available USB 2.0 Port or USB 1.1 Port

* Windows 98SE support provided via downloadable driver.

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SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device
 
3.9

(based on 10 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Portable (8)
  • Easy to setup (7)
  • Easy to use (7)
  • Large capacity / good size (6)
  • Fast (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Additional storage (7)
    • Back-up (5)
    • File transfer (4)
      • Primary use:
      • Business (5), Personal (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Power user (6)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Works very well, but not with SDHC

    It's true, I bough this when I bought my Sanyo Xacti HD1000 (brilliant camera) and was hoping to use this to transfer from my 4gb SDHC cards, alas, no luck. I called ...Read complete review

    It's true, I bough this when I bought my Sanyo Xacti HD1000 (brilliant camera) and was hoping to use this to transfer from my 4gb SDHC cards, alas, no luck. I called Smartdisk/Verbatim and asked, they said the photobank has a 2gb card limit, but my 4gb microdrive works well in th photobank. Plus, it's a really nifty portable hard drive to carry around too, nice when a computer can't push enough juice to power the drive, this sucker just lives on the battery.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Poor quality defeats a good product.

    I like the SmartDisk PhotoBank. Yes, it is very slow to copy files - a 2GB card will take 5-8 minutes - but it is simple to use and works well. When it...Read complete review

    I like the SmartDisk PhotoBank. Yes, it is very slow to copy files - a 2GB card will take 5-8 minutes - but it is simple to use and works well. When it is working. Over the last year, I have had three of these die on me. While SmartDisk promptly sent me new ones the first two times (the last one was out of warranty), the quality problems defeat the purpose of this product. Fortunately I just use the PhotoBank to back up my cards until I can get home and put the files on my computer. If one were to use this as their primary storage device while out in the field, the results could be horrible.

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    1.0

    Poor quality defeats a good product.

    By mbrenengen

    from Minneapolis, MN

    About Me Power user

    Pros

    • Easy To Setup
    • Easy To Use
    • Portable

    Cons

    • Slow
    • Unreliable

    Best Uses

    • Backup

    Comments about SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device:

    I like the SmartDisk PhotoBank. Yes, it is very slow to copy files - a 2GB card will take 5-8 minutes - but it is simple to use and works well. When it is working. Over the last year, I have had three of these die on me. While SmartDisk promptly sent me new ones the first two times (the last one was out of warranty), the quality problems defeat the purpose of this product. Fortunately I just use the PhotoBank to back up my cards until I can get home and put the files on my computer. If one were to use this as their primary storage device while out in the field, the results could be horrible.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

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    4.0

    Easy to use

    By DÅV

    from St. Joseph, MO

    About Me Casual user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Setup
    • Easy To Use
    • Fast
    • High Capacity
    • Portable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Additional Storage
      • Backup
      • File Transfer

      Comments about SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device:

      Storage of images to free up compact flash cards for use again while traveling. Backing up compact flash cards.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      5.0

      Excellent product for price

      By rstaad

      from Rio Rico, AZ

      About Me Power user

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Easy To Setup
      • Easy To Use
      • Fast
      • High Capacity
      • Portable
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Additional Storage
        • Backup
        • File Transfer

        Comments about SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device:

        This product is fast, portable and reliable. It made me realize I truly don't need a storage device that will cost a couple hundred more dollars just to show me the pictures I could view from my camera. They are appealing but this is a far better buy.

        • Primary use:
        • Business

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        4.0

        Worth every Dime!!

        By GarnPic

        from Baltimore, MD

        About Me Power user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Setup
        • Easy To Use
        • Fast
        • High Capacity
        • Portable
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Additional Storage
          • Backup
          • File Transfer

          Comments about SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device:

          I get a little nervous when I have about $3000 worth of images on 4 flash cards. Anything can happen to them on the way home. Bringing a laptop is too cumbersome and impractical while on assignment. In comes the PhotoBank. I can carry it in my pockets and file back-up is only a few minutes away. It provides me with the desperately needed peace of mind, knowing that my images are in 2 different locations.

          I primarily shoot weddings and events and in today's digital world, lost files mean lost business. This baby is so easy to use. I simply insert the flash card and the data is transferred easily. A 1G card takes about 4 minutes. I bring the charger along, just in case. Buy a second one for good measure.

          Only problem is that you can't actually see the images. That's asking a bit much for something so modestly priced.

          • Primary use:
          • Business

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          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Works very well, but not with SDHC

          By coldernice

          from Fairbanks, Alaska

          About Me Power user

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Easy To Setup
          • Easy To Use
          • High Capacity
          • Portable
          • Reliable

          Cons

          • Does NOT work with SDHC

          Best Uses

          • Additional Storage
          • File Transfer

          Comments about SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device:

          It's true, I bough this when I bought my Sanyo Xacti HD1000 (brilliant camera) and was hoping to use this to transfer from my 4gb SDHC cards, alas, no luck. I called Smartdisk/Verbatim and asked, they said the photobank has a 2gb card limit, but my 4gb microdrive works well in th photobank. Plus, it's a really nifty portable hard drive to carry around too, nice when a computer can't push enough juice to power the drive, this sucker just lives on the battery.

          • Primary use:
          • Business

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          plenty of memory for the money

          By Seosamh

          from San Antonio, TX

          About Me Casual user

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Easy To Setup
          • Easy To Use
          • Fast
          • High Capacity
          • Portable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Additional Storage

            Comments about SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device:

            I just received this item and tested it, and it appears to work perfectly. It's a huge relief to know I won't have to worry about memory while in the field.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            I would buy this product again

            By NikonEye

            from South Fla.

            About Me Power user

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Easy To Setup
            • Easy To Use
            • High Capacity
            • Portable
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Additional Storage
              • Backup

              Comments about SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device:

              I do extensive amateur/professional landscape photography and need something portable and most of all dependable. Simplicity is the word here. And thats just what I've found in this 80GB storage/reader from SmartDisk. It does what it's
              supposed to and is RELIABLE! Its the first line of storage for my important digital work and I can't ask for anything more. Thanks SmartDisk....

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              HATE THIS - A LOT!

              By NikonLady

              from San Antonio, TX

              About Me Power user

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Portable

              Cons

              • Difficult To Use
              • Slow
              • Unreliable

              Best Uses

              • Additional Storage

              Comments about SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device:

              I have had nothing but problems with this thing since I bought it. It has NEVER worked with my SDHC cards. It works fine with my gigantic Cannon CF card.

              I'm so completely frustrated with it that it just takes up space in my home. It's a very expensive dust collector.

              • Primary use:
              • Business

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Travel Companion

              By Karen

              from New Lenox, IL

              About Me Getting started

              Pros

              • Convenient Interface
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Digital Photography
                • Image Storage
                • Image Transportation

                Comments about SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device:

                I purchased this product to take on vacation as a back-up of vacation memory cards. After a friend had her camera stolen with the memory cards, I wanted back-up. I only recently purchased this, so my experience is limited (no vacation as yet), but I easily copied my memory card to the unit, from the unit to my computer and uploaded photos for quick printing. Very pleased so far!

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great Product

                By Don

                from California

                Comments about SmartDisk PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device:

                This product eliminates the need to buy extra memory cardsor to carry a bulky notebook computer while on trips,vacation, traveling, and any time where there is a need formany highest quality photos. And because it runs on eitherbattery or AC power, I can use it in the field to takeadvantage of the need to take many photographs. I don'tneed to decide which photos to delete any longer, since Iwon't have to worry about space on memory cards. I highlyrecommend this product.

                Expertise: Moderately good knowledge of technology and related devices.

                Problems Encountered: No problems so far. The on/off button can be accidentallyturned on when slipping the unit into the storage casethat comes with it. A slide switch would have been a betterdesign.

                Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Nothing.

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                Verbatim PhotoBank, 80GB, Stand Alone Data Storage Device
                • AC Adapter/Charger
                • USB Cable
                • Carrying Case
                • User Guide
                • 1-Year Limited Warranty
                 
                 
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