M Midgard Still Fresh Joined Dec 5, 2005 Messages 14 Dec 12, 2005 #1 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
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
N nik166 :3 :3 :3 Joined Mar 3, 2003 Messages 516 Location french S/W Dec 12, 2005 #2 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
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
R Rico Certified Guru Joined Apr 4, 2003 Messages 5,649 Age 39 Location England, UK Website Visit site Dec 12, 2005 #3 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!
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!
G garteth Member Joined Sep 22, 2005 Messages 207 Location United Kingdom Website Visit site Dec 12, 2005 #4 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.
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.
P Pie Man Member Joined Nov 12, 2005 Messages 100 Website Visit site Dec 12, 2005 #5 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.
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.
G garteth Member Joined Sep 22, 2005 Messages 207 Location United Kingdom Website Visit site Dec 12, 2005 #6 I don't see why not, the camera shows up as a drive on the pc and I formatted it to FAT32.
S Series-8 Member Joined Nov 4, 2005 Messages 299 Dec 12, 2005 #7 Wasn't there a Combo SD + USB card that had both connectors? http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000683026343/ could be quite nifty!
Wasn't there a Combo SD + USB card that had both connectors? http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000683026343/ could be quite nifty!
N nik166 :3 :3 :3 Joined Mar 3, 2003 Messages 516 Location french S/W Dec 12, 2005 #8 as great as expensive!