SD card reading problems in cardreader.

[imported_mariner]

I have a sandisk 1 gb sd card. Using it in my Ipaq 4700. When I try to read it in my cardreader( build in my desktop) it will only read it after I format the card. But then all my data on the card are lost.So I can only put data on it while using the active sync and my pda. For putting new maps(tt5 navigator) on the sd card it is advised to me to use a card reader for that.
Probably my card reader is off an older type.
Can anyone name/recommand a good external usb card reader which can read the sandisk +1 gb cards without any problems?
mariner

[Conchy Ciruelos]

Hi,

I have had problems with my Conceptronic card reader, so although i can't recommend a good one right now I'd like to warn you about that one! There are so many new names on the market, it's all such a matter of luck these days.

[MarcusM]

i have the same problem but with a 256mb fujifilm card... i just figured it was the card....

[Raymond_Tengen]

Have you tried the following?
- Get Pocket Mechanics
- Insert the SD card in your PPC
- Format it in your PPC using Pocket Mechanics
- Download whatever you need into your PPC from you PC using ActiveSync

Or else, you can try the following brand for SD card reader:
- Sandisk 5-In-1 Card Reader
- Dynex Single Card Reader - MMC/SD

[MarcusM]

thing is i can transfer things through active sync just a lot slower than doing it through the card reader.... i have another card that works fine thats why i figured the card was buggy... i can't format the card on my ppc to make it match the other. i'll try pocket mechanics, thanx