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  1. 01-09-2011 10:53 AM #1
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    Is there a way of connecting an external HDD to an iPad

    Hi all,

    I am a newbie here.

    I am considering getting an iPad and perhaps using it for photos. I would like to dump some Canon CR2 raw files to an iPad then if possible be able to drag and drop them to a small external HDD?

    Is there a way this can be done as I know it does not have a USB port.

    Has anyone done this?

    Is there a way of using the port and connecting a female USB > mini USB lead to connect an portable HDD?

    Thanks

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    Is there another way without jailbreaking a brand new machine?

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    There are 2 wireless external hard drives out for the ipod right now. They're posted somewhere on this forum I think. Just do a quick search
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    Quote Originally Posted by CJG View Post
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    Is there another way without jailbreaking a brand new machine?

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    Afraid it's just not something Apple want you to be able to do with your iPad. Even jail broken you will struggle to do what you described. Sorry.
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    Thanks guys for such rapid responses.

    Now armed with this info it appears that I will not now be buying an iPad but sticking with my laptop for travel purposes

    Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by CJG
    Thanks guys for such rapid responses.

    Now armed with this info it appears that I will not now be buying an iPad but sticking with my laptop for travel purposes

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    Take a look at the two external drives I mentioned. They work amazingly well.

    Also, id you are serious about connecting it to an external and want to jailbreak, it isn't as hard as it seems.
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    what about HD in the Cloud, e.g. Dropbox?
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    Quote Originally Posted by codeafterdark
    what about HD in the Cloud, e.g. Dropbox?
    Another option I forgot to mention!!!
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    Remember with DropBox you can't stream. The files are copied to the iPad internal drive. So you don't really save space.
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