Quote: Yes, I've read a ton of sites discussing "infinite reboots". They all advise restarting in disk mode - which doesn't work for me.   That second link is interesting because it has a comment saying the Kingspec drives do not work because "it was no way getting an Kingspec SSD...

Quick update (again) for those who are interested:   I said earlier that I had tried connecting a disk enclosure in an attempt to bypass the iPod, and that it didn't work. Turns out that I had connected the disk upside-down. Sounds like a silly mistake to make, but in my defence, what with...

Definitely a 5.5 - I can see the Search entry on the Music page.   ...   Pretty sure I've fried the SSD now. I actually bought an enclosure in an attempt to bypass the iPod - the idea was to reformat the drive from there and start over. However even with that Windows does not recognise...

Thanks for that. That gives "late 2006", and this site gives the 5.5 release date as September 2006 ... so could be either I suppose.

Quote: Not too certain which exact model it is to be honest. I tried to find out, but couldn't find any useful links.

Reporting back .... and it isn't good news.   For reference, a 30GB iPod video (5th gen) from Amazon, and a Kingspec 128Gb SSD, from here.   Fitting the disk was not too bad. I found this video quite useful. The hardest bit is getting the back off. I (carefully) pushed a sharp craft...

Quote: Will do. Wish me luck :).

For me, it's the robustness of solid state over moving parts.   For info, I've just spent money on a refurbished 30Gb (i.e. thin) iPod Video, and one of these:   http://www.memoryc.com/storageproducts/ssd/128gbkingspec18zif40pinssdsolidstatedsksmicontrollermlc.html   It will have...

Hi LFF   Love the pics!   Can you confirm the SSD spec? (see previous post for more details)

Quote:   (Hi all...)   I've been following this thread, as I am about to do the exact same thing. I have a question / clarification for you, if that's ok.   There are a couple of Super Talent 120GB SSDs, the ZT2 (FZM28GW18P), but also the cheaper (and slower) Masterdrive...