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<blockquote data-quote="Krs_2007" data-source="post: 437508" data-attributes="member: 12948">That I dont know, but I would be more interested in the SD card reader built into the WD. The speeds from what I read say if you are in a hurry then dont bother with it.&nbsp; But if are you looking for a Wifi option and dont mind typical wifi speeds then you can't beat these, they are N's.&nbsp; I did skim over some speed test but right off the bat I know that speed isn't something that I am all that worried about.&nbsp; Dont get me wrong, if it takes 24 hours to dump a 16 g card then I would run in the opposite direction. The tech is kind of what worries me, only one device like the WD on the market that I can find.&nbsp; Is that because there isn't a need or is it because these wifi devices are filling the mobile device backup market.&nbsp; Honestly, just want a rechargeable hard drive that has a card reader in it that can be used without a computer and doesn't break the bank.&nbsp; Might be too much to ask for.At this point I am leaning towards just getting more SD cards, why ignore something that is tried and true.I already have an OTW external hard drive, was just looking at these portable ones as an option.&nbsp; Still trying to figure this out as I am going to be gone for around 2 weeks and I want a solid backup for on the road.Although the battery powered hard drive with card reader is a real nice plus, its just a little too new for me to feel comfortable about jumping on.&nbsp; Still trying to find out if I can replace the hard drive if it fails.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Krs_2007, post: 437508, member: 12948"] That I dont know, but I would be more interested in the SD card reader built into the WD. The speeds from what I read say if you are in a hurry then dont bother with it. But if are you looking for a Wifi option and dont mind typical wifi speeds then you can't beat these, they are N's. I did skim over some speed test but right off the bat I know that speed isn't something that I am all that worried about. Dont get me wrong, if it takes 24 hours to dump a 16 g card then I would run in the opposite direction. The tech is kind of what worries me, only one device like the WD on the market that I can find. Is that because there isn't a need or is it because these wifi devices are filling the mobile device backup market. Honestly, just want a rechargeable hard drive that has a card reader in it that can be used without a computer and doesn't break the bank. Might be too much to ask for. At this point I am leaning towards just getting more SD cards, why ignore something that is tried and true. I already have an OTW external hard drive, was just looking at these portable ones as an option. Still trying to figure this out as I am going to be gone for around 2 weeks and I want a solid backup for on the road. Although the battery powered hard drive with card reader is a real nice plus, its just a little too new for me to feel comfortable about jumping on. Still trying to find out if I can replace the hard drive if it fails. [/QUOTE]

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