Smartdisk FlashTrax XT Multimedia Player Review Read by: 13663 Visitors After reading this review Let others know if it was informative 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1. Introduction 2. First Impression 3. Layout and Design 4. Features for Photographers 5. Video Recording and Playback 6. Music Recording and Playback 7. Conclusion 8. Specifications Review by Ron Risman - July 2005

First Impression

The SmartDisk FlashTrax® XT features a DVD-like clamshell design, where the 3.6" color screen flips up for viewing and to uncover the navigation buttons that sit on the top surface of the unit - directly below the screen. This design not only keeps the device thin, it also helps protect the LCD display by concealing it when closed.

The SmartDisk FlashTrax XT is smaller than most product shots would lead you to believe, measuring only 3.82" deep x 6.22" wide x 1.38" thick and weighing less than a pound (15 ounces). Even the retail package will lead you into thinking that what's inside may not be so "portable." But fear not, as soon as you open the box you'll be pleasantly surprised (at least I was) to find that the portable media player only takes up 1/2 the box, the other half being used for the power adapter, cords, and manual.

While the FlashTrax XT is light and compact enough to take with you, it's not as small as a PDA, so it won't slide into your pocket. Nevertheless, you'll love having it with you when you travel - whether on a day trip or a longer vacation. For those who want to leave work behind when they travel, the FlashTrax XT will alleviate the need to lug your notebook computer just so that you can transfer your digital camera media cards onto it's hard drive. Take the FlashTrax XT player instead and transfer your photograph's to it's spacious 40GB or 80GB hard drive. There's plenty of room to store your digital photographs and with the extra space you will also have room for videos and music files.

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