USB Direct Copy

Monday, 23 January, 2006

Ever needed to copy files from one USB memory stick to another? Or copy data from one type of media to another? Well normally you need a PC to act as an intermediary, interfacing between two USB devices. This is unnecessary and, responding to a market developing interesting USB hardware, Belkin have produced the USB Anywhere. This removes the need for a PC and allows the direct copying of files from one USB connected device to another. It takes a couple of AAA batteries and, for low power devices, can power them directly (e.g. USB memory sticks). You can plug media card readers or external hard drives in to the device, but they will need their own power supply. You have options to copy files in the root directory or all files. It lets you know if the copy is successful, although obviously there is no other way to check (unless you have a PC!). All in all a very handy piece of kit, especially if you are out in the field.