Now that FTM 2012is out, all one needs to do is upload their FTM file to Ancetsry.com trees. Then all one needs to have is access to the internet. This can be by any computer or other device that supports access to Ancestry.com trees. The file can be made "Private" so that ONLY you the "Author" has access and/or you and those that YOU give permission to. I would hope that you do NOT have a lot of images within your FTM file as the will reduce the performance on the online upload. Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.SchmeckAbernathy.com == All outgoing and incoming mail is scanned by F-Prot Antivirus  == -----Original Message----- From: ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ftm-tech-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Tobin Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:07 PM To: ftm-tech@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FTM-TECH] What product is best? Let us know if you get any recommendations off list. Thanks, Jerry On Oct 15, 2011, at 2:53 PM, Bob Sangster wrote: > > Hello all, > > Firstly, I live in England, so without being rude, some ideas may not be available in the UK. I am after a portable method of carrying my FTM file around the various 'study centres' during my research travels, and am hoping to pick the brains of those with experience in this. My del ma is: > > 1) I would rather not carry a 15/17 inch laptop with me. > 2) I find smart phone screens too small to use usefully. > 3) Call me old fashioned, but although I admire the likes of the Ipod/Ipad etc, I resent purchasing a product that traps you into one supplier only. I like the freedom of my own choice. > 4) Those of you who no doubt have similar preferences, I hope may be able to guide me in the right direction ie. Notebook, Tablet or other method. > > Basically, I am after long battery life, (5-6 hrs), portability, able to use FTM on the product, readability. Therefore, ideas and thoughts would be appreciated . > > > > Enjoy Life. > Never promise, but will always try. > Regards, > Bob Sangster > > > > > > > > ********************************** > List information page > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html > > Online Support for Family Tree Maker > Version 16 and earlier > http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ > > Version 2008 - 2011 > http://ftm.custhelp.com/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ********************************** List information page http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Software/FTM-TECH.html Online Support for Family Tree Maker Version 16 and earlier http://pastftm.custhelp.com/ Version 2008 - 2011 http://ftm.custhelp.com/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FTM-TECH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I'm not sure of your point. The initial upload may require time for uploading the images but subsequent syncs are not affected. Only changes are synced. I have over 1,000 media items and had no real problem with the initial upload. As I recall it took about 1 hour and since it is performed in the background, I could do other activities within the file. Really not that bad. BJ On 10/15/2011 12:28 PM, David C Abernathy wrote: > I would hope that you do NOT have a lot of images within your FTM file as > the will reduce the performance on the online upload. >