Suggestions on File Storage

DROP SEND
Throughout the semester you will be required to collect and store many, many image files. If you are working on a lab computer, you will need a reliable way to transfer those files from the lab computer to your own laptop (or another reliable, long-term storage location.) Below I write about the possibility of a thumb drive. But if you have a laptop, and are looking to save money, you can think about using Drop Send for these purposes. Drop Send is an online storage service. It offers a free account with limited services, and pay account for more expanded services.
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AN EXTERNAL DRIVE
A great temporary option is a Flash, Jump or Thumb drive. A thumb drive will be handy for all of your classes and a quick, small, portable way to move files around. Make sure if you go to buy one that it is more than 700mb.

-If you are anticipating accumulating photos, video and audio files over the course of your time at Moore, I would suggest that you also purchase an External Hard Drive ( a minimum of 250G) with a firewire connection. (If you choose a USB1 connection for your external harddrive it will be a lot slower to save files, however the USB2 is a bit faster than USB1 and sometimes less expensive than a firewire) This will run about $150 and will have a plug on it for a power source. It will not be as portable because of this. Lacie makes a large model that does not require an external power source, but it will be more expensive. Find one that comes ready to use, with out the addition of any software to your computer and make sure it is MAC compatible.


Some places to shop:
www.cnet.com
CNET has great product reviews and price comparisons. Go here first to shop around.
http://www.jr.com/
http://www.lacie.com
http://www.macmall.com