SmartDisk Flash Trax XT 40 GB Digital Multimedia Player and Storage

by SmartDisk

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 3 x 11 inches ; 15 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009JS6J4
• Item model number: smdftxxt40
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Transfer, store and share your videos, pictures, audio and data files with FlashTrax XT, the patented, palm-sized, portable multimedia player and video recorder that travels anywhere. Transfer thousands of high resolution images and hours of video for entertainment. Safely capture and store photos from flash memory cards using "one touch" copy key. Download multimedia files onto the built-in hard disk drive.

Download and watch videos on the flip-top 3.6" color LCD or TV
FlashTrax XT records and plays television shows or movies on the built-in color LCD. Connect FlashTrax XT to a TV or video projector for viewing with family and friends. FlashTrax XT plays digital video formats, including MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9 and XviD, and is adaptable to both NTSC and PAL television output systems. With FlashTrax XT, you can view movies or videos at your desk, in your car or on a plane.

Transfer and store photos from flash memory cards, view on the 3.6" LCD or TV
View digital images with controls to zoom and pan. A slide show feature previews photos automatically and allows you to add background music. Connect FlashTrax XT to your TV (NTSC and PAL support) to share your photos with friends. A Compact Flash reader slot is built in and, with adapter, FlashTrax XT transfers images from all popular flash memory cards.

Record and listen to music and MP3s
Use the convenient Hi-Speed USB port to connect FlashTrax XT to your PC and download thousands of songs to take with you. Listen to your music via the built-in speaker, with headphones or connect FlashTrax XT to external speakers. Create your own music play list to enjoy again and again. In addition, use the built-in radio to listen to your favorite FM station and capture your favorite music for later enjoyment.

Transfer data files
Transfer the images you've collected from FlashTrax XT to your PC using the Hi-Speed USB port, and save edited photos or any other type of file back onto your FlashTrax XT.

Additional functionality
FlashTrax XT's built-in operating system is upgradeable. That means future enhancements can be added as they are made available through the SmartDisk web site.

Specific features

• Watch hours of movies, recorded television or home videos
• Carry and enjoy tens of thousands of photos
• Store and listen to hours of music
• High resolution 3.6" LCD for crisp images
• FlashTrax XT supports JPEG, BMP, GIF and some RAW digital file formats
• FlashTrax XT supports MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9 and XviD video file formats
• Adjustable flip-top lid protects the LCD and provides up to 130-degree tilt for comfortable viewing
• Removable and rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• Simple user interface allows you to find and manage your digital content
• Quickly transfer content from your PC or laptop to FlashTrax XT with USB 2.0
• A/V out allows connecting to external entertainment systems
• Operates with Windows 98SE or OS 9.2 and higher systems

Product Description

40gb Digital Portable Video Player/Recorder

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great but needs a little improvement, November 3, 2005

By 

Yoyo (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SmartDisk Flash Trax XT 40 GB Digital Multimedia Player and Storage (Electronics)

I couldn't find any (non-photo) reviews of this media player, but it appeared to be best buy relative to current media players. I recommend it as a all around media player even though it's not perfect.

It is very useful as a music player, video player, audio and video recorder, file transfer, image preview, CF card (RAW and jpg) download, etc. I love how it folds up, providing a built-in stand and screen protection. It makes traffic and work bearable. Spend a little more to get the 80 GB!

However, there are a few issues to be worked out.

1. A firmware update is needed so that I can view the video files with the latest software out--I couldn't get ANY video files (new and older ones) to play. You have to find the OLD Dr. DivX (DivX 3, 4, or 5)! However, don't expect to be able to get the TV to play the converted DivX files with tolerable quality. But LCD is great.

2. The interface gets old quick--one must navigate thru menus by repetitively pressing buttons. Shortcuts are needed to go straight to the main menu, and to like go straight to a song list (bypassing the CF option when there is no CF card and non-music files, and straight to song file).

3. Finding a certain song and editing the playlist on the Flashtrax is very cumbersome. I still haven't figured out how to change file order except by removing the file and returning it one at a time using a computer. Moreover, it organizes itself oldest to newest, not alphabetically like the computer.

4. A radio antenna would be help!! So would a remote. And some games would be over the top.

5. There is no "on" light. When it is actively playing the amber light flashes, but I often accidently leave it on draining all power because I didn't realize it was on when screen is black like when it's hooked to the computer.

Customer service--very prompt and responsive. If you keep at it with them (and Google), you will probably get any issues resolved one way or the other.

While it may not the smallest or well-known media player, it does everything a media player should do and then some! The interface is easy to figure out, if a bit cumbersome. Once you figure out the quirks (and all media players appear to have some), you won't be sorry, especially with 40-80 GB! I find it fun and very useful.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars FlashTrax XT, March 31, 2006

By 

JB "JB" (Longmont, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SmartDisk Flash Trax XT 40 GB Digital Multimedia Player and Storage (Electronics)

It is a great item except it will not accept cards of more than 1G.

It chokes on anything larger. I was assured by the company it would work with my 2G cards, but it does not.

While talking with technical support they revealed the unit will not work with anything larger than 1G. It will sometimes work with a 2G card, but rarely.

If you use nothing larger than a 1G card the product is great.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works like a charm!, January 11, 2007

By 

Sandra "cowboy photographer" (VALLEY CENTER, US, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SmartDisk Flash Trax XT 40 GB Digital Multimedia Player and Storage (Electronics)

A very basic tool to review & store images in the field when you don't have access to a laptop (or don't want to carry one). Downloading pictures is easy and quick. Transferring them to my desktop is a snap. Large viewing screen is a plus. I have not and don't plan to use the recording feature. I needed a compact unit to load my 4 gig cards to so I could reuse them during my shoots and it works perfectly for that reason.