What the Press Say . . .
Jobo Giga Vu PRO Evolution & Giga Vu Extreme

Jobo Giga Vu Extreme

The Verdict: The Jobo Giga Vu Extreme is one of the easiest-to-use mass storage devices I have come across. Images transfer reasonably quickly and there is only a moment's hesitation between shots when scolling through them in review mode. Although the price of laptop computers has fallen to such an extent that they are now serious competition, the Giga Vu's rugged build and small size still make it attractive to enthusiast photographers.
Amatuer Photographer 16 February 2008
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A great tool for the professional photographer
storing and showing images

CONCLUSION: The simple difference between these two is that the Jobo is a tool designed to suit pro photographers needs and the Epson is an attractive accessory, easy to use but likely to appeal to enthusiasts and those who love new gadgets. For practitioners wanting pro performance there's only one choice to make.

Jobo Giga Vu Pro Evolution vs Epson P4000

The Giga Vu Pro's high level features and build quality
could be wasted on anyone who's not pro user.
This is more of a fine-tuned tool than a gadget, and it's priced accordingly.

* * * * * Portable Storage Test
November 2006

A Powerful new storage solution that plays music and movies, as well as holding all your pics

Features 8/10
Doesn't just offer photo playback but also provides access to a wide range of image data, plus music and movies.
Build Quality: 7/10
A curvy but sturdy plastic build, the Evolution is perfect for outdoor photographers, although the buttons are a little flimsy.
Handling: 8/10
Easy to navigate, control and connect, the Evolution is well designed as a two-handed device.
Quality of results: 9/10
Image display quality is outstanding and far superior to your digital camera, plus write times are extremely fast.
Value for money: 7/10
Price depends on the size of the hard drive, but even the lowest is fairly expensive. Features make it worthwhile though.

OVERALL VERDICT * * * * *
The fast download time and RAW viewing options make this Jobo more than a match for any of the portable storage devices currently available.
December 2006