PPC as USB Mass storage

[sekinoss]

Hi everyone. I was wondering whether it's possible to connect
the my xda mini as a USB storage device (like USB drives).
That way I don't have to install MS Activesync everywhere
I connect. Just plug in the cable and the computer will detect
it as a removable drive? Thanks

Seki

[Sven Johannsen]

Unfortunately, No.

[Jason Dunn]

This has been brought up many times, but unfortunately Microsoft has never implemented it. I'm not sure why, because I'd sure love to see it as well!

[sekinoss]

Hmm thats too bad. Anyway thanks for the info guys :D

Seki

[MitchellO]

Yeah, they need that and a device with a 256Mb-1Gb ROM store to compete with Palm (even though in other aspects bar the screen the T5 sucks. Total Letdown).

[biglouis]

Not quite the same thing as attaching your PPC directly but I bought a small SD card reader which looks a bit like a pen drive. You whip off the back and insert your SD card then put it into a USB port, like you would a USB flash drive. I got mine at Expansys:

http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=115984

[Menneisyys]

Hi everyone. I was wondering whether it's possible to connect
the my xda mini as a USB storage device (like USB drives).
That way I don't have to install MS Activesync everywhere
I connect. Just plug in the cable and the computer will detect
it as a removable drive? Thanks

Seki

It will only be implemented in WM2005. Unfortunately, right now, there is nothing like CardExport on the Palm OS.

[yarafie]

I think this is what you need.

http://www.softick.com/pocket-pc/cardexport2/

I am using it and it works like a charm.

[MitchellO]

This thread is like so old! :lol:

[Sven Johannsen]

This thread is like so old! :lol:
Yes it is, but things change. When it was started there was no solution. Now there is. It is not 100% of what is wanted, but it is a great start. It has happened with many things that are requested. Some things still don't exist, but that doesn't mean they are impossible. Always stay tuned for further updates.

[MitchellO]

This is a great start! I am seriously considering getting this, and replacing my USB key with a miniUSB cable :D

[Phillip Dyson]

Hi everyone. I was wondering whether it's possible to connect
the my xda mini as a USB storage device (like USB drives).
That way I don't have to install MS Activesync everywhere
I connect. Just plug in the cable and the computer will detect
it as a removable drive? Thanks

Seki

It will only be implemented in WM2005. Unfortunately, right now, there is nothing like CardExport on the Palm OS.

Is this true?

[MitchellO]

http://www.softick.com/cardexport2/

CardExport was out for Palm before PPC.

[Phillip Dyson]

Thanks.
I was wondering about the statement about WM5