SmartDisk FlashTrax XT 80GB Digital Multimedia Player, FTXXT80

by SmartDisk

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 3 x 11 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009JRP8C
• Item model number: smdftxxt80
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 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

80gb Digital Portable Video Player/Recorder

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

This review is from: SmartDisk FlashTrax XT 80GB Digital Multimedia Player, FTXXT80 (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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A solid product. I'd give it a 4.5 if there was that option., March 3, 2006

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WFR (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SmartDisk FlashTrax XT 80GB Digital Multimedia Player, FTXXT80 (Electronics)

I just got one of these to go with my new 10MP DSLR camera/memory hog so that I won't need to sort through 50 CF cards to keep track of my pictures when I travel. The folding lid is great to protect the screen, buttons logically laid out, and the menus are easy to navigate. The MP3 and movie players are an awesome bonus for long flights or train trips. The built in FM radio is pretty cool too.

It's a little bit of work to manage files using their push-button navigation structure, but it's a small inconvenience for everything else it does. It's easiest to wait till you plug into your PC to deal with that stuff. Battery life could be a little better, but I haven't quite run it dry yet.

Get the 80GB! MP3's & a few movies will take up a bit of space before you ever transfer your first CF card of photos.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Like trying to transport an egg, February 2, 2007

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willis (nairobi, kenya) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SmartDisk FlashTrax XT 80GB Digital Multimedia Player, FTXXT80 (Electronics)

I bought the XT 80GB and while it does take some time to learn how to use it to its full potential, transfering files between my camera (+2GB CF cards) and my computer was extremely straight-forward.

My caution (and reason for the low rating) is this: even with the flip screen to protect the LCD, my LCD cracked within 3 months of purchase. It's not like it was being tossed around, or just thrown into a backpack. I've invested alot in my kit and use well-padded cases and packs to transport my equipment. The XT was snuggly and securely padded above and below in the heart of carry-on sized Tamrac Cyberpack8 for a short flight. No turbulence, nothing cramping it, even a case in the outer pocket didn't break.

Maybe it was a fluke, but I thought the price was a bit too good for 80GB of storage when i bought it; shoulda known better.

Just as a note - I gave it 2 stars because even though the screen doesn't work, I can still back up cards and download them with the same interface (obviously) on my computer. The drawback is that i can't confirm the transfer to the unit and might lose parts of a shoot - which is why it's just collecting dust in a closet right now - but it is still usable in a limited sense