Super DigiBin SDB201 Portable Photo Storage Device 20GB w/ AC & Car Charger

Super DigiBin SDB201 Portable Photo Storage Device 20GB w/ AC & Car Charger

The Super DigiBin SDB201 is a handheld portable photo storage and backup device designed for photographers who need to offload digital camera memory cards in the field without a laptop. The unit houses a 20GB internal hard drive and accepts memory cards directly, copying images to the internal drive so cards can be reused during a shoot. It operates on DC power via an included AC wall adapter or car charger, and features a small LCD screen with a simple menu-driven interface for navigation and card backup.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Super DigiBin SDB201
• Internal storage capacity: 20 GB
• Power input: DC 8.6V, 1200mA
• Form factor: Handheld / portable with wrist strap
• Display: Built-in LCD screen with backlight
• Controls: Directional navigation pad, MENU and OK buttons
• Certifications: FCC (Tested to Comply with FCC Standards), CE
• Country of manufacture: Taiwan
• Included: AC wall charger (labeled For DigiBin Use Only)
• Included: Coiled car/cigarette lighter charger
• Included: Soft leather-style carry case
• Included: SunDisk 64MB memory card
• Note: Internal battery does not hold a charge — unit must be powered by AC or car charger

Applications

Portable photo storage devices like the SDB201 were developed in the early-to-mid 2000s to address a practical problem for digital photographers: camera memory cards of that era had limited capacity, and downloading to a laptop in the field was not always practical. Devices in this category — sometimes called "photo tanks" or "photo wallets" — allowed photographers to back up full memory cards directly to a hard drive while on location, keeping cards free for continued shooting. The SDB201 targets event photographers, travel photographers, and photojournalists working away from a computer for extended periods. While cloud storage and high-capacity SD cards have largely replaced the need for standalone photo storage devices in modern workflows, units like this remain useful for photographers working with older camera systems, those seeking a simple offline backup method, or collectors of early digital photography accessories.