This is a great thread. I agree with you, Trackstar, searching in the App Store for such a program has been a real PITA.
So far I've looked at FileApp, MyMedia, FileBrowser, and iFiles... as a noob I would love to know what program would work the best for accessing files on either a flash/hard drive connected via USB to the iPad (if possible) or to a flash/hard drive connected via USB to my router.
I don't care about the ability to view the files, just the ability to transfer files, create new directories, and to rename/move/delete files and directories as needed.