[Halm]

Joe, the USB hard drive is another great option. I am an IT consultant and have both a Jump Drive and USB drive. I carry the Jump Drive every day but seldom use the full hard drive.

As for connecting with a crossover cable, IMHO that is a real pain. First you have to know how to set up the IP addresses and then revert to DHCP when you are finished. A hard drive or jump drive will get the job done in a lot less time and with a lot less hassle.