I used to use both a CDROM and Zip Drive on A500 and I defaulted to the CD because it was just so easy to copy files from the PC.
I think the best solution overall is an A590 and a SCSI to Compact Flash adaptor. One internal in the A590 and one external. Again not cheap but elegant, easy and effective for internal storage and portable copies. I guess it will work, anyone done it?
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