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If you're in the market for a portable, battery-powered storage device to download your CF cards in the field, look no further than the SmartDisk FlashTrax FTX20. I recently had the opportunity to use this device and was thoroughly disappointed with its performance.

Firstly, the build quality is good, but not exceptional. The device itself is about the size and weight of a smallish Palm Pilot, making it compact and easy to carry around. However, the hardware and software seemed trouble-free during my time with it.

I do have to respectfully disagree with Paul's evaluation on several key points. Specifically, I was disappointed with the high prices for 1G, 2G, and even 4G CF cards, which can cost more than an entire camera/lens combination. Additionally, these cards are easy to lose in the field.

I had read about the Coolwalker, a similar device from Nikon, but it has yet to hit the market. When I asked a Nikon rep for pricing information, I was told that it would be significantly more expensive than I was willing to pay.

During my time with the FlashTrax, I found several issues that made it difficult to use. Firstly, the menus were unreadable in anything less than bright lighting conditions, making it nearly impossible to navigate the device. Additionally, the screen itself seemed to suck power from the battery at an alarming rate.

Worst of all, the device would often refuse to switch off and would overheat when trying to download my CF cards. This made it difficult to use in any situation where a reliable storage solution was needed.

In conclusion, I would not recommend the SmartDisk FlashTrax FTX20 for anyone looking for a portable, battery-powered storage device. Despite its compact size and good build quality, the device's performance and reliability are severely lacking. If you're in the market for a similar product, I would suggest looking elsewhere.

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