Maximum Size SD Card for X51 low

CalVol · 01-10-08, 11:43 PM

I'm a real newb to actually using my x51 which I've had for a couple of years.

I was wondering if there was a limitation to the size of SD card I could use on the X51 low. I want to put a few movies on it for a couple of cross country flights I will be taking in a few weeks.

I was hoping to get a 4gb card. Will that work?

Thanks in advance.

DT

AximX50V2008 · 01-11-08, 12:04 AM

Good question, I'm investigating in the same matter.

According to manual, every 1-bit and 4-bit SDIO SD card as well as Compact Flash Type II card is supported, no limit is mentioned.

I'll post the answer from Dell, as soon as I have it.

However, my digital camcorder manual states that a maximum of a 1 GB SD card is supported. I'm using a 2 GB card and had it almost full already.

Greetings!

bazzer · 01-11-08, 02:36 AM

If you go onto the My Memory at the following link: Dell Axim X51v Memory Card - SD Card
it states the maximum for the x51v is 2048Mb (2Gb to you or me).

spunker88 · 01-11-08, 07:37 AM

4gb cards will work, but just look out for what type it is when your buying it. Regular sd cards (not sdhc) will work without a driver but there are few out there in 4gb.

SDHC 4gb cards require the driver that is on this site somewhere. There are bigger sdhc cards, but i havent heard of anybody being able to use 100% of space on them.

If u want more than 4gb and want to be safe(<meaning your sure it will work) get a cf card. People have been reporting up to 32gb ones working without any drivers. I have an 8gb and it works nice.

AximX50V2008 · 01-11-08, 10:05 AM

Just got the answer from Dell.

X50 and 51 (incl. V) support a maximum of 4GB on the SD card side, and 2 GB on the CF, under Mobile 5.

Everything above would have to be partitioned, but access to the full amount of capacity is depending on the partitioning software. The technician actually has a X51 himself. He said he had a 8 GB card which he partitioned (2x4 GB), he had full access to both partitions. Then he reinstalled everything, used a different program, and only the 1st partition was accessible.

4GB SD cards are fairly cheap these days. Dell quoted $39 for a ScanDisk with integrated USB port (you can plug the card by itself into any USB port). Just by quickly browsing to the net, I found a Kingston for $24.95.

Hope that helps.

Greetings!

ThundaAx · 01-11-08, 10:24 AM

Quote:

X50 and 51 (incl. V) support a maximum of 4GB on the SD card side, and 2 GB on the CF, under Mobile 5

I agree with the 4 gb SD, but I know your can go much higher on the CF side. I personally have had great success with a 4 gb CF, and Spunker88 above reports he has been using an 8 gb CF without any problems.

AximX50V2008 · 01-11-08, 11:38 AM

That all depends on a wide variety of factors. But that wont help me to recover data, get a refund or fix any possible issues if, for whatever reason, it doesn't work properly on my device.

I would always try the card I'm interested in first. And even after that, there's no guarantee that it will work consistently. I rather stay withing the mfg's limits, I can hold them responsible if something wouldn't work right.

At the end, 4GB is quite a bit. I can put approximately 17 movies on it, that should do it for you as well, CALxxx, or are you in a extremely slow plane? LOL

Greetings!

dkimak · 01-11-08, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by ThundaAx

I agree with the 4 gb SD, but I know your can go much higher on the CF side. I personally have had great success with a 4 gb CF, and Spunker88 above reports he has been using an 8 gb CF without any problems.

I've been using a 16 GB CF card without any problems. It's nice to have that much space.

I also have an 8 GB SD card. I've experimented quite a bit. The x51v will only recognize 4 GB of the card. I have put more on but the Axim can't access it.

spunker88 · 01-11-08, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by AximX50V2008

Just got the answer from Dell.

X50 and 51 (incl. V) support a maximum of 4GB on the SD card side, and 2 GB on the CF, under Mobile 5.

Everything above would have to be partitioned, but access to the full amount of capacity is depending on the partitioning software. The technician actually has a X51 himself. He said he had a 8 GB card which he partitioned (2x4 GB), he had full access to both partitions. Then he reinstalled everything, used a different program, and only the 1st partition was accessible.

4GB SD cards are fairly cheap these days. Dell quoted $39 for a ScanDisk with integrated USB port (you can plug the card by itself into any USB port). Just by quickly browsing to the net, I found a Kingston for $24.95.

Hope that helps.

Greetings!

Dell doesnt know what theyre talking about b/c many aximsite users including myself have used bigger cards, and im even on an older os and it still works.

Originally Posted by ThundaAx

I agree with the 4 gb SD, but I know your can go much higher on the CF side. I personally have had great success with a 4 gb CF, and Spunker88 above reports he has been using an 8 gb CF without any problems.

People have reported 32gb cf cards working in the x51s.

CalVol · 01-11-08, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by AximX50V2008

That all depends on a wide variety of factors. But that wont help me to recover data, get a refund or fix any possible issues if, for whatever reason, it doesn't work properly on my device.

I would always try the card I'm interested in first. And even after that, there's no guarantee that it will work consistently. I rather stay withing the mfg's limits, I can hold them responsible if something wouldn't work right.

At the end, 4GB is quite a bit. I can put approximately 17 movies on it, that should do it for you as well, CALxxx, or are you in a extremely slow plane? LOL

Greetings!

Hey, thanks for the info. It appear I will be safe with the 4g card.

I'll have a bit more than a gig of music along with about 2 gig worth of movies.

Slow plane...good one!

Thanks to everyone for chiming in. I'm looking forward to learning more as I browse the forum. It's already proven to be worth every cent.

DT