Hitachi 4gb Microdrive

cknight98 · 12-13-05, 08:57 AM

hey guys,

is anyone using a Hitachi 4gb Microdrive with your x50's? i was fixing to order one to add to my storage, currently have a 1gb Lexar Compact Flash. just wondering if there is any problems ahead...

jqr · 12-13-05, 09:18 AM

Yes I'm using that and haven't had any problems, apart from the microdrive being impossible to remove from the Axim with my fingers (I need to use pliers to firmly grip the edge).

Mr. Smith 82 · 12-13-05, 09:23 AM

Also using Hitachi 4gb Microdrive. Had it for two months now and no problems whatsoever.

rclarke6 · 12-13-05, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by jqr

Yes I'm using that and haven't had any problems, apart from the microdrive being impossible to remove from the Axim with my fingers (I need to use pliers to firmly grip the edge).

I have one and have had no problems at all. I have been using it for about 2 months now. LOL jqr, i take my sd card out first and don't cut my fingernails too short, lol then i can remove it ok without pliers.

cknight98 · 12-13-05, 09:48 AM

thanks for the replies guys, i'm going to order me one today i think. while i'm asking questions, anyone know if you can use the SD card and a CF card at the same time?

srf506 · 12-13-05, 10:08 AM

A lot of folks put a little tape "tag" on the microdrive so they can pull it out easier. Good luck.

Don't Panic! · 12-13-05, 10:10 AM

Yes you can. I use the old tape trick to remove my microdrives. Take a piese of scotch tape and attach it to the back of the card, (Don't cover the little hole that says "Do Not Cover") and turn it back on itself. Makes a nifty little handle for taking it out easily.

axzilla · 12-13-05, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by cknight98

thanks for the replies guys, i'm going to order me one today i think. while i'm asking questions, anyone know if you can use the SD card and a CF card at the same time?

yes you can use both together

deemikey · 12-13-05, 10:15 AM

Cool! How much is the Micrdrive setting you back?

ctstan · 12-13-05, 10:17 AM

I have had the 4gb microdrive for about 6 months now. Never a problem --- constantly putting things on an taking them off (use it for e-books and videos) -- I have also used the SD and CF slots simultaneously many many times --- never a problem.

New2PDA · 12-13-05, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by deemikey

Cool! How much is the Micrdrive setting you back?

newegg.com has it for $110.00 after $30.00 rebate.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...C-pr1c3grabb3r

cknight98 · 12-13-05, 11:37 AM

thanks for all the replies guys!!!

Pseudo Nim · 12-13-05, 11:46 AM

Anybody been able to use an iPod-mini Microdrive? I remember the original stories that they use TrueIDE and current-gen Axims don't support it, but WM5 was supposed to support TrueIDE. That conversation has since died out, but has there been any developments?

Specifically, has anybody been able to get an iPod Mini 4GB or 6GB drive to work on an Axim WM5, or else a Seagate ST1 FW3.04?

SolSie · 12-13-05, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by jqr

Yes I'm using that and haven't had any problems, apart from the microdrive being impossible to remove from the Axim with my fingers (I need to use pliers to firmly grip the edge).

I have been using 6GB Microdrive. No problem at all.
BTW, you can stick put a Scott tape folded in half to facilitate the pull-out

iams1968 · 12-13-05, 12:18 PM

Has anyone been having trouble with the "disappearing card" problem associated with the WM5 upgrade like with regular cf cards?

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