Digital Foci: Media Buddy Portable Picture Storage

What is Media Buddy?
» A portable photo storage device for storing your valuable photos on the road without needing a computer » A portable, external hard drive for backing up important files from your computer » A multi-format USB 2.0 memory card reader for accessing data on the flash memory cards used in your digital camera, MP3 player, mobile phone and PDA » A data bridge for transferring large files between computers and from memory card supported device » A MP3 player for storing and listening to your favorite MP3 files Capacities available: 40GB and 80GB
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An essential digital camera companion – a portable photo storage device
Imagine being on vacation and you are snapping digital pictures like crazy. Having Media Buddy with you means having a place to save your precious pictures so you can keep snapping away. Simply insert the memory card from your digital camera into Media Buddy and download images into its built-in hard drive.

Never worry about running out of memory card space again. Media Buddy frees up expensive memory card space and lets you reuse your memory card to keep shooting. When you get home, simply connect Media Buddy to your computer to retrieve your saved pictures.

You can even use Media Buddy to get pictures from your family and friends before the trip ends. You'll never miss a treasured moment again.

A portable, external hard drive
When connected to your computer, Media Buddy functions as an external hard drive. Use Media Buddy to back up and archive digital images, digital music and important files from you computer at home as well as on the go. With USB 2.0 interface, Media Buddy transfers data with high speed up to 480 Mbps.

A multi-format USB 2.0 memory card reader
Connect Media Buddy to your computer and you can access data on the flash memory cards used in your digital camera, MP3 player, mobile phone and PDA. Doing so helps you save battery life on your digital device by eliminating the need to connect your device directly to your computer. Media Buddy accepts all popular media card format, including CF I / II, MD, SM, MMC, SD Card, MS, MS PRO, MS Duo, and MS PRO Duo.

A MP3 player
With its large storage capacity and MP3 playback feature, Media Buddy lets you store and listen to your favorite MP3 songs on the go.

Media Buddy is available in 40GB and 80GB. Comes with worry-free one-year warranty.

Product Reviews:
6/20/2006 - Reviewed by pocketpcmag.com
1/12/2006 - Reviewed by Digitalcamerareview.com

In the News :
03/2006 - In Digital Photographer Magazine [PDF, 203KB]
02/2006 - In United Airlines Hemispheres Magazine [PDF, 395KB]

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» Read all popular memory card including: CompactFlash I / II, MicroDrive, Smart Media, Multi-Media Card,Secure Digital Card, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, and MS PRO Duo (No adapter needed)

» One touch operation for copying and storing pictures directly from your digital camera memory card without the need of a computer

» USB 2.0 interface transfers files between Media Buddy and your computer with high speed of up to 480Mbps

» Backlit LCD screen displays detailed file information and operation status even in the dark

» Display detailed operation status: copy progress, copy confirmation, name of folder created, number of files copied, battery status and more

» Display detailed file information: file name, file size, file format, date created

» Automatic sequential folder numbering: For each copy, Media Buddy creates a unique folder name indicating media card type and copy sequence per card type to keep you organized

» Bundled Ulead Photo Explorer which helps you edit, enhance, and organize your photos

» Browse feature enables you to browse through folders and files on the built-in hard drive and memory cards

» Single file copy feature enables you to select and copy specific files from memory cards

» Delete feature enables you to remove unwanted files from the built-in hard drive

» Play MP3 files to let you listen to your favorite song on the move

» Built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery makes it convenient on the road with 1.6 hours battery life

» Auto shut off function saves battery power

» LED indicator shows battery charging status

Media Buddy helps manage your digital images, music, and other digital data in so many ways:
» On Vacation to save precious pictures directly from your digital camera so you can keep snapping away. You can also easily make a copy of the photos from your friend and family's digitla camera.

» At Home to back up important files from your computer.

» For Work to transfer large files and back up your notebook computer on business trips.

» For School to easily take your files between the dorm room and campus.

» With Friends to share vacation pictures at any meeting place.

» On the Move to play your favorite MP3 songs to keep you entertained.

Model no.	MEB-300
Memory card supported	CompactFlash I & II MicroDrive SmartMedia MultiMedia Card SD Card Memory Stick MS PRO MS Duo MS PRO Duo
Hard drive capacity	Up to 80GB 2.5" hard drive
LCD screen	2.4” LCD screen with backlight
Computer interface	USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1)
Transfer rate	Up to 480 Mbps (with USB 2.0)
External power	110-240V AC to DC adapter 12V/1.5A DC to device
Battery power	Built-in Li-Ion rechargeable battery
Bundled software	Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE (Windows only)
File system support	Standard FAT 12/16/32
Music format support	MP3
OS compatibility	Windows XP Home/Pro, ME, 2000, 98/SE Macintosh OS 8.6 and higher Linux OS kernel versions 2.4.x and higher
Dimensions	5.8" (L) x 3.4" (W) x 1" (H)
Weight	11.2 oz. (with hard drive and battery)