[eduj]

Hello guys:this is a question for players with expandable memory slots (SD)...
can u place as much memory as u want as long as it fits, for instance i can get a rio chiba for cheap and it says expandable up to 512 MB, but if a 2gb SD card is the same size will it work? maybe it has smth to do with upgrading the firmware ?

 

[rockin_amigo14]

it has to do with the way the SD cards are formated. they have different systems which allow them to hold more memory. Hence, the difference with SDHC and normal SD.

A firmware can be made to allow larger SD storage, but I wouldn't expect a firmware update from Rio anytime soon...

 

[wgr73]

Nevermind...

 

[eduj]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockin_amigo14 /img/forum/go_quote.gif it has to do with the way the SD cards are formated. they have different systems which allow them to hold more memory. Hence, the difference with SDHC and normal SD. A firmware can be made to allow larger SD storage, but I wouldn't expect a firmware update from Rio anytime soon...

Thanks for clearing this so Rio is a no go.I was thinking about Chiba/Cali b/c they have SD slot,FM tuner and 5-band equalizer.Is there anything available with: expandable memory with cards,5-band equalizer,decent FM tuner and drag+drop?
thanx for you help

 

[rockin_amigo14]

yes, the Cowon D2 fits those requirements perfectly. It comes in 2gb or 4gb internal memory capacities, and will accept SD cards up to 8gb(SDHC) cards.

I had one for a while and really liked it. I just didn't like that you needed two hands to use it and it didn't hold all my music (15gb)

 

[brokenwallet]

I know for a fact Rio Forges (except Forge Sport, no SD slot) can take up to 4GB non SDHC SD card. Not sure about Chibas, but check out the riovolution.com forums.

 

[Icarium]

Yup Cowon D2 fits all your requirements. SHDC et all.

 

[eduj]

Cowon D2 looks just the ticket but more expensive.Lots of info on the Rio forums,if Forge can take 4gb cards it will offer alot of "memory for the dollar" .i can get one for 40$ http://cgi.ebay.com/Rio-Forge-1GB_W0...QQcmdZViewItem and add a card.Thanks for all the answers!

 

[Earlephant]

I have a D2 and 4GB and 8GB SDHC cards. Sounds really good but battery life is better from internal memory. The stuff I play most often is on internal memory. The classical favourites on the 4GB. ogg at -q 6. Haven't got near the 8GB yet. I only bought it to try a couple of full length movies! The FM radio is dependent on signal and headphones. I find it pretty good, but I generally only listen to the News and football results.