KevinSig

I just found out that the new SD cards I got for Christmas won't work. Neither for my camera, nor for my Axim (4GB & 8GB, respectively).

However, online I did find something that suggests my camera can at least use 2GB cards. (The camera in this case is a HP Photosmart R927.)

So I'm wondering if this might be true for the Axim as well. Can it support 2GB cards, or is 1GB its max?

Kevin

johnhu_2005

4GB is generally the safe size for x50.
Any larger, you would have to use the SDHC driver.

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KevinSig

First, I've tried sticking in the 4 GB SD card (from SanDisk) & the Axim doesn't recognize it. The driver won't work on my X50, unless I upgrade to WM5, and that's something I've been avoiding.

Partially because I'm fairly certain that my TrendNET CompactFlash Ethernet Adapter won't work for WM5. I say this, because back when TrendNET actually still had a supported the device, they said as much.

So I don't think I can necessarily make my X50(mid, if that matters) work with the newer SD cards. However, because my camera can't support the 4GB either, but apparently can support a 2GB card, I was wondering if the same might be true of the Axim.

No software changes, or anything like that. Just a simple question of support. (However, if you know of a fix for the 4GB card, that doesn't involve upgrading to WM5, I'd certainly listen.)

Ivan Awfulitch

The problem you have is your cards are SDHC. Your Axim can use up to a 4 gig card as long as it's an SD card, NOT an SDHC card. Your camera probably has a similar issue. I use a 4 gig card in my X50 and X51. I haven't tried these, but reviews say they are not HC cards. At $6.99 for a 4 gig card might be worth a try?
Newegg.com - Transcend 4GB Secure Digital (SD) Flash Card Model TS4GSDC - Flash Memory

Gigi

If you are using SD (not SDHC) cards, take a look at this thread to check compatibility:

Storage Card Compatibility List

If you are using SDHC, then you'll need the SDHC hack, as explained in post 2. Another option is to get an SD(HC) to CF adapter. I have one, and it reads SDHC cards just fine using the CF slot.

rlarson_mn

Originally Posted by Gigi

If you are using SD (not SDHC) cards, take a look at this thread to check compatibility: Storage Card Compatibility List If you are using SDHC, then you'll need the SDHC hack, as explained in post 2. Another option is to get an SD(HC) to CF adapter. I have one, and it reads SDHC cards just fine using the CF slot.

Gigi, I am curious, where did you get your adapter?

Gigi

Originally Posted by rlarson_mn

Gigi, I am curious, where did you get your adapter?

Ebay. Do a search for SD to CF adapter and you'll see lots available.

spunker88

If your x50 has wm2003se (the factory os) then it can only use up to 4gb regular (non-hc) cards.

If your x50 was upgraded to wm5 it can use some sdhc cards with the driver.

If your x50 has a hacked wm6 rom on it, it can use any sdhc cards.

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raybould08

hi every1 i have a dell axim pocket pc running windows mobile 2003 second edition and like every1 else my 2GB SD works fine but the 8GB SDHC card wont work i tryed the stuff u all talked about befoere and installed the drivers but nothing any ideas i would be very gratfull if u have email it to me @ rayb0uld@hotmail.com thanks

Gigi

Originally Posted by raybould08

hi every1 i have a dell axim pocket pc running windows mobile 2003 second edition and like every1 else my 2GB SD works fine but the 8GB SDHC card wont work i tryed the stuff u all talked about befoere and installed the drivers but nothing any ideas i would be very gratfull if u have email it to me @ rayb0uld@hotmail.com thanks

Welcome to the site!

You need to provide a little more information about exactly what you did and what happened. Take a look at this thread for helpful instructions on getting it to work:

I bought a SDHC card and it doesnt work :(

Your other alternative would be to get a CF to SDHC adapter.

Steven855

Originally Posted by spunker88

If your x50 has wm2003se (the factory os) then it can only use up to 4gb regular (non-hc) cards. If your x50 was upgraded to wm5 it can use some sdhc cards with the driver. If your x50 has a hacked wm6 rom on it, it can use any sdhc cards.

Might I remind you that the WM6 rom for X50 is not ready yet. Even then, you need a certain dll file to support sdhc cards (I will be sure to include it though).

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