Seagate 4GB CompactFlash Microdrive from $114.50 USD

[Jason Dunn]

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[Jonathan1]

Oooo this will go nice with my Canon Digital SLR I'm going to pick up in spring. *takes note of the 4GB goodness*

[GadgetMan]

According to the item description at Comp-U-Plus store this is "CompactFlash Type II Photo HARD DRIVE" that features "3600-RPM drive with 2-Mbyte cache".

Ergo, this is not a compact flash card. It will suck the battery dry in no time :-(

Cheers,

[Jason Dunn]

Ergo, this is not a compact flash card. It will suck the battery dry in no time :-(

Sure it's a CF card - it's just one based on Microdrive technology rather than Flash technology. CompactFlash is a physical format, not a storage technology. Yes, micro drives are harder on the battery than flash cards, but you get 200% more storage for the same cost, so it's a trade off.

[GadgetMan]

Sure it's a CF card - it's just one based on Microdrive technology rather than Flash technology. CompactFlash is a physical format, not a storage technology. Yes, micro drives are harder on the battery than flash cards, but you get 200% more storage for the same cost, so it's a trade off.

Jason,

In less technically advanced circles (a.k.a. non-geeks) term "compact flash" is typically usedto refer to a solid state storage based of Flash ROM. Hard drives in CompactFlash enclosure are usually referred to as "microdrives".

I think it is important to make it clear, so that some less technically savvy readers of this forum will not order it expecting a 4 GB flash ROM based card. Or upon ordering it will not wonder why their full battery gets completely drained in an hour or less...

Cheers,

[Jason Dunn]

In less technically advanced circles (a.k.a. non-geeks) term "compact flash" is typically usedto refer to a solid state storage based of Flash ROM. Hard drives in CompactFlash enclosure are usually referred to as "microdrives".

But does anyone like that read this site? ;-) Point taken, I've changed the title to include the word "microdrive" - but I should point out that in my description below the picture I clearly say it's hard drive based.

[dhpss]

Or upon ordering it will not wonder why their full battery gets completely drained in an hour or less...

I hope you know what you are talking about.... I have been using 6GB, 4GB and 2GB Microdrives on my PocketPC. along with my 2GB CF and 4GB CF. The battery comsumption of the new microdrive especially the last generation is excellent nowhere near what you mentioned...

[tcrossey]

Does anyone know if this will work with the hx2415? I just tried a Seagate 5GB drive and the Hitachi 4GB drive and neither will work with the HP hx2415. Will the larger capacity (2GB CF cards - not microdrives) work?

[pdahiker]

Does anyone know if this will work with the hx2415? I just tried a Seagate 5GB drive and the Hitachi 4GB drive and neither will work with the HP hx2415. Will the larger capacity (2GB CF cards - not microdrives) work?

I use a Kingston 2 GB CF card in my 2415 and it works great. I am surprised the larger size microdrives don't work in this device.

[Jason Dunn]

...wonder why their full battery gets completely drained in an hour or less...

What's the last microdrive that you've used? That statement holds true for 1st gen IBM microdrives, but I've heard good things regarding power consumption with the newer microdrives.

[Jason Dunn]

Does anyone know if this will work with the hx2415? I just tried a Seagate 5GB drive and the Hitachi 4GB drive and neither will work with the HP hx2415. Will the larger capacity (2GB CF cards - not microdrives) work?

Hmm. Are you sure those drives you tried aren't ones pulled from other items (iPods, etc.)? I use a 4GB CF card in my Axim without problems, so it's not like there's a limitation with Windows Mobile.

[MitchellO]

Its deals like this that make me wish I had a CF slot, and a VGA screen :wink:

[GadgetMan]

...wonder why their full battery gets completely drained in an hour or less...

What's the last microdrive that you've used? That statement holds true for 1st gen IBM microdrives, but I've heard good things regarding power consumption with the newer microdrives.

True, my experience is based on old IBM microdrives. I am happy to hear that the newest ones are much more power efficient. Hopefully this also holds true for Seagate microdrive in question.

Cheers,

[jag]

Hello:

I have been using a 6GB microdrive, and do not have any compatibility problems with my hx2755, which is more or less like the hx2415. You notice the difference in power consumption from a CF card, but is not that big a difference, at least with the Hitachi model I have. :D

The best part is I only need to carry 1 card. :mrgreen:

[MitchellO]

If I had a 6Gb Card I would dump my Nano in a second.

[Jonathon Watkins]

Its deals like this that make me wish I had a CF slot, and a VGA screen :wink:

There's a X51v with your name on it just waiting at Dell........ :wink: