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(on Wikipedia)
https://us.kobobooks.com/products/kobo-aura-one
(limited edition)
An E-book reader.
Because this is my first e-reader, I can't judge it against it's peers. It works well.
It is spectacular hardware-wise. Its software works, but it is sometimes obviously or even critically lacking. It lacking a file browser and respecting directories is bad enough that I can't really use it for its intended purpose, and almost regret buying it.
working
I have trust issues with all storage, but flash memory-based storage is particularly unreliable.
TL;DR - Stubby metal drives are a problem.
See also Testing USB storage
Software >
(on Wikipedia)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/ext2fsd/
http://www.ext2fsd.com/
Ext2Fsd is an open source Linux ext2/ext3/ext4 file system driver for Windows.
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http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167391
An fast, moderate-sized and extraordinarily cheap drive.
Refurbished, but these seem to be in good shape. Don't expect the intel manufacturer's warranty to have much, if any, time left. You're leaning on newegg, and then perhaps your credit card's insurance policy, if it has one.
This is just shy of being unused, because I wrecked the audio jack.
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Not in stock at dx.com, but perhaps try one of:
http://www.dx.com/p/384612
http://www.dx.com/p/323532
A very high quality and easy-to-use dictaphone / mp3 player / usb stick.
highly recommended
This replaces Digital Voice Recorder.
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http://www.chinabuye.com/4gb-digital-stereo-voice-recorder-dictaphone-mp3-player-1
A basic dictaphone and mp3 player.
It records with horrible static with both its in-built and provided microphone, but its mp3 playback is spectacular. Its utterly shit mp3 interface, slow song switching and no shuffle make it basically useless as a player.
I bought this lower-sized version because it mentioned having a lithium battery. It does not, which pisses me off to no end.
While this works, it is definitely not recommended. Buy something else, even if it costs more.
This was replaced by Noise Reduction Digital Voice Recorder
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A simple adapter to get SD cards working in a CF (CompactFlash) reader.
Does the job!
dx.com lists this as EP-025 SD SDHC SDXC to Extreme Compact Flash CF Type II Adapter
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A reasonable all-around reader, particularly good because it can read CF (CompactFlash) cards.
Great features and high quality.
dx.com calls this Memory Card Reader + USB
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A USB key which has two ends, one USB and the other Micro USB.
Though the plastic cap is looser than I want, this has a solid construction. However, it is NOT 60MB/s read, 25MB/s write!
ChinaBuye names this SSK SFD236 32GB USB 2.0 + Micro USB Dual Interfaces In-Line Design OTG USB Flash Drive w/ Key Chain - Silver
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This is a fantastic item.
I got one black and one gold. The black looks great. The gold is okay-looking.
Very solid. Almost metal. Good grip.
The cap stays on tightly.
The MicroSD card goes in the "nose" of the reader, and is easy to insert/remove.
It's easy to pull out of a computer, even though it is fairly small.
ChinaBuye names this New Micro Aluminum Alloy TF to USB mini Adapter Memory Card micro SD mini Card Reader up to 64GB(Color Random)
