Reading Sd Card Without A Cardreader?

[Midgard]

Do I need a cardreader to read the SD card in my computer?

Or can I but the gp2x via USB to my computer and read the card that way?


Because I don't have a cardreader yet and I need to know I have to buy one or not

 

[nik166]

you can read the card by plugging the GP2X on your pc, but it's MUCH slower than a cardreader ,


and also windows XP usually doesn't recognize the GP2x unless you switch your usb to 1.1 or use a 1.1 hub

so better buy one

 

[Rico]

In future please call your topics something useful like 'Do I need a cardreader to read my SD cards?' instead of 'A QUESTION' so people are more likely to read it.

Thanks!

 

[garteth]

I got my usb working with the gp2x but I had to format the card in a digital camera because the formatting doesn't seem to work on gp2x over usb.

 

[Pie Man]

It shouldent be formated in a camera that way, it may not format the way it is needed, it should be in FAT16.

You will need to use the FDISK utility it DOS.

 

[garteth]

I don't see why not, the camera shows up as a drive on the pc and I formatted it to FAT32.

 

[Series-8]

Wasn't there a Combo SD + USB card that had both connectors?

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000683026343/

could be quite nifty!

 

[nik166]

as great as expensive!