FlashTrax
4-in-1 adapter for
SD, Memory Stick, MMC
and SmartMedia
$44.95 -  |
Spare
FlashTrax
rechargeable battery allows another 2 hours of viewing.
$54.95 -
|
 xD
Picture Card to CompactFlash adapter. Required to
use xD cards with the Flash Trax. Fuji brand DPC-CF
recommended by SmartDisk.
$59.95 -
|
Transfer
digital pictures from flash memory cards to FlashTrax
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.
View
pictures on the 3.5” color LCD or TV
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 shoot or sharing your photo album with Grandma,
FlashTrax has everything you need.
Listen
to MP3 music
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 carry and listen to your
music anywhere.
Transfer
files to your computer
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.
Features:
Pictures
- Store JPEG photos on integrated 20GB, 40GB or 80GB hard
drive (over 15,000 typical JPEG images on 20GB). View
stored photos on large 3.5” color LCD, with ability
to zoom, pan and rotate.
Music - Portable MP3 “jukebox”, with
a total capacity of over 7,000 songs.
Video - Watch videos with audio soundtrack –
compatible with the video formats created by the “movie”
mode of many digital still cameras. View pictures or videos
on a TV monitor with included video cable and infrared
remote control.
Connect to your PC - Transfer and backup photos
(or video, music, voice, etc.) from Compact Flash media,
through built-in reader and simple one-step “Copy”
button. Easily connect to your PC through high speed USB
2.0 (also compatible with standard USB 1.1).
Discontinued,
take a look at the newer FlashTrax
XT - Click here
Technical
Specifications
Storage:
20GB,
40GB, 80GB Hard Drive
Compatible Flash Media:
CF type I, II Compact Flash, IBM Microdrive
Other flash media (SM, MS, SD, MMC, xD) can be used through
use of a Compact Flash Adapter, sold separately.
Display:
LCD:
3.5” (diagonal) color TFT LCD with CCFL backlight
TV monitor output: NTSC or PAL, Composite video
JPEG format viewing, with hardware zoom in/out, pan/scroll,
rotation support. (Some RAW format as well as GIF and
BMP files can also be viewed.)
Video:
Motion
JPEG picture decoding,
up to 320 x 240 x 30 frames/sec or 640 x 480 x 10 frames/sec
Can view simple text files (*.txt)
Audio:
Stereo
analog line out or earphone jack
Built-in speaker
MP3 and WAV formats. Plays MP3 files encoded up to 320
kbps bit rate; can play VBR encoded files
User
interface:
Navigation
disk, plus seven user interface keys
Five audio control/transport keys, for simple MP3 jukebox
operation
Operation status indication LED
Battery status indication LED
Infrared remote control accessory for slide show operation
Power:
Internal
power: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery (2200 mAh capacity)
External power: 5V output AC/DC adapter
PC
connectivity:
USB
2.0 (USB1.1 compatible)
Size and weight:
5.63
in X 3.62 1.26 in (143mm X 92mm X 32mm)
12 oz (340g)
System Requirements (for PC connectivity): -TOP-
Windows
98SE, Me, 2000, XP (Win 98SE requires downloadable driver)
Mac OS 8.6 or higher
In all cases, an available USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
Discontinued,
take a look at the newer FlashTrax
XT - Click here
FlashTrax Accessories
Available:
Frequently
Asked Questions
Does
FlashTrax read RAW format data from digital still cameras?
FlashTrax can read any RAW format files from flash media
and store them on its hard drive, just like JPEG’s.
When FlashTrax copies the contents of an inserted flash
media card onto its hard drive using the automatic COPY
feature, it copies the entire contents of the media card,
including subdirectories, etc. Therefore no matter what
format you have used to capture images or other data,
it will be saved to the FlashTrax hard drive.
Can
FlashTrax view RAW format images on its LCD?
Yes, FlashTrax can view RAW format images from selected
camera models from Canon (.CRF), FujiFilm (.RAF), Minolta
(.MRW + .THM), Nikon (.NEF), and Olympus (.ORF). (Unlike
JPEG’s, most RAW format images cannot be zoomed or
rotated.)
Can
FlashTrax view TIFF format images on its LCD?
Yes, it can view TIFF files as long as they have an embedded
thumbnail and are not compressed. (TIFF files created
by certain digital still cameras typically meet this criteria.)
What
kind of video files can I view on FlashTrax?
Technically, FlashTrax supports motion JPEG (MJPEG) picture
decoding, up to 320 x 240 x 30 frames/sec or 640 x 480
x 10 frames/sec. Practically, this means FlashTrax can
be used to view the .AVI files typically produced by some
digital still cameras in “video” mode. FlashTrax
can also view .MOV files created by other digital still
cameras. (Note that there is a great variation in the
encoders and formats used for video files; FlashTrax is
optimized to view AVI’s and MOV’s created by
popular digital still cameras, but cannot view AVI’s
and MOV’s from any source.)
What
is FlashTrax’ battery life?
It depends on what you’re doing: For MP3 playback,
it’s about 3 hours. When using the LCD to view photos,
it’s about 2 hours.
Can
FlashTrax operate from the A/C adapter?
Yes.
How
long does it take to recharge the battery?
About 3 hours.
Is
the rechargeable battery interchangeable in the field?
Yes. You can purchase extra batteries so you’ll always
have a charged battery for quick replacement.
How
long does it take to transfer a full 256MB flash card
to FlashTrax?
Approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Time can vary depending
on the flash card manufacturer.
How
much data can be transferred from CF before the battery
runs down?
It depends on the flash card manufacturer, capacity, and
number of separate transfers, but generally about 3 to
6 GB of data can be transfered before a full battery charge
is depleted.
For
example, you can transfer a full 256MB flash card to the
hard drive about 12 to 18 times before depleting the battery
(assuming LCD on).
When
a microdrive is used instead of standard CF, the transfer
amount is about half of standard CF (2 to 3 GB) due to
the higher power requirements of the microdrive.
Can
FlashTrax erase images off CompactFlash?
Yes, or it can reformat the CF card if desired. (Note:
it is usually easier to use the camera to erase or reformat
after a transfer to FlashTrax, than to use FlashTrax itself.)
Can
FlashTrax read flash cards such as Secure Digital, SmartMedia,
MemoryStick, or xD?
FlashTrax directly reads Compact Flash (CF) cards. To
read other types of cards, the SmartDisk FlashTrax Media
Adapter accessory (part number CAXX4IN1) can be used.
The Media Adapter plugs into the FlashTrax CF slot, and
looks like a CF card with a slot to plug in either an
SD/MMC, SmartMedia, or Memory Stick card.
The
SmartDisk FlashTrax Media Adapter does not support xD
cards. However, the FujiFilm Compact Flash adapter for
xD Picture Cards (FujiFilm part number DPC-CF) does work
with FlashTrax.
Does
FlashTrax support IBM Microdrives?
Yes. (Microdrives are actually high capacity (1GB and
higher) tiny mechanical drives packed into a Compact Flash
case. They use more power than traditional Compact Flash
memory, so some devices will not work with them. They
are not a problem for FlashTrax.)
Does
FlashTrax work with Apple computers?
Yes.
How
is the FlashTrax hard drive formatted?
FAT32, for maximum compatibility with both Windows and
Mac OS based PC’s.
Can
I store data other than pictures, videos and music on
FlashTrax?
Yes, since FlashTrax looks like an external hard drive
to the PC to which it is connected, it can be used just
like any external, portable hard drive. So you could use
FlashTrax to back up or transfer documents, spreadsheets,
etc.
Can
I use FlashTrax as a PIM (personal information manager)?
FlashTrax is not intended as a PIM, since its user interface
is optimized for media management. However, it has the
ability to view contents of simple text files, so you
could load some simple phone lists, addresses, todo’s,
etc. from your PC to your FlashTrax, then view these files
on FlashTrax whenever needed.
Can
I view a PowerPoint presentation on FlashTrax?
Yes. Microsoft PowerPoint has the ability to export a
slide show as a series of JPG images in a folder. If you
simply copy this folder to FlashTrax, you can view your
PowerPoint slide show on FlashTrax, or on an overhead
projector connected to FlashTrax. With the FlashTrax remote
control, you can even sequence through your slides during
your presentation. For more information, see the Technical
Frequently Asked Questions.
Is
FlashTrax upgradeable?
Yes, from time to time, SmartDisk offers free user-installable
software upgrades for FlashTrax that add new features
and improve operation. Check the SmartDisk Support web
site for more information.
Can
I use PC Jukebox players like MusicMatch with FlashTrax?
FlashTrax does not require any PC Jukebox software to
use its MP3 playing capabilities. You just copy MP3’s
individually or in folders to FlashTrax from a PC to listen
to them. FlashTrax has its own own-board player functions,
which include typical functions such as next track, previous
track, pause/play, random vs. sequential play, etc.
You
can also create playlists of music for FlashTrax.
Discontinued,
take a look at the newer FlashTrax
XT - Click here
