MM Package and Memory Card - SDHC
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MM Package and Memory Card - SDHC
Those that have the MM Package,
You can use the new "SD-HC" format
HC- High Capacity. I purchased a sandisk 6-1 card reader $15-
(make sure it can read SDHC) and also a 4gb SDHC (on sale at CC for $49-)
and the head unit can read it no problem. Hols about 1000 songs in mp3 format and about 1200-1400 in wma format. It's also very fast.
You can use the new "SD-HC" format
HC- High Capacity. I purchased a sandisk 6-1 card reader $15-
(make sure it can read SDHC) and also a 4gb SDHC (on sale at CC for $49-)
and the head unit can read it no problem. Hols about 1000 songs in mp3 format and about 1200-1400 in wma format. It's also very fast.
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Make sure it has the SDHC logo if you want to use the HC type
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I leave the 6-1 card reader in the car all the time. i only remove the memory card when i'm adding more songs.
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Sorry I am a little confused. But you have to have it attached to the memory card reader too in the car?? Can't the SDHC card work in the slot without the memory card reader? Or the memory card reader is a must to get it to play in the C class.
Edit.. oh I am looking at your memory card reader now. How does that reader work with the computers at home as I don't see a USB connection on it. It says your computer needs to have a PC card slot. I don't have one of those on my computer. Just USB.
I guess I need to buy one of those memory card readers that plugs in via USB to let me transfer the songs to the SDHC card and then another memory card reader to plug into the center console to read the songs from the card? The card won't work alone?
Edit.. oh I am looking at your memory card reader now. How does that reader work with the computers at home as I don't see a USB connection on it. It says your computer needs to have a PC card slot. I don't have one of those on my computer. Just USB.
I guess I need to buy one of those memory card readers that plugs in via USB to let me transfer the songs to the SDHC card and then another memory card reader to plug into the center console to read the songs from the card? The card won't work alone?
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I read the description of the 6 in 1 adaptor. It doesn't list SDHC capable. Unless there is a special adaptor for SDHC cards. And it says maximum storage is 1 GB? You were able to get 4 though.
Read and write (with capacity limitations) to SD, MultiMediaCard, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, or xD-Picture cards
- SD (up to 1GB)
- MultiMediaCard (up to 128MB)
- SmartMedia (up to 128MB)
- Memory Stick (up to 128MB)
- Memory Stick PRO (up to 1GB)
- xD-Picture cards (up to 512MB, none M or H)
Works like a removable hard drive on any computer or notebook with a PC Card slot
Rugged and reliable with a protective stainless steel cover
Read and write (with capacity limitations) to SD, MultiMediaCard, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, or xD-Picture cards
- SD (up to 1GB)
- MultiMediaCard (up to 128MB)
- SmartMedia (up to 128MB)
- Memory Stick (up to 128MB)
- Memory Stick PRO (up to 1GB)
- xD-Picture cards (up to 512MB, none M or H)
Works like a removable hard drive on any computer or notebook with a PC Card slot
Rugged and reliable with a protective stainless steel cover
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I emailed SanDisk about this and this is what they said:
"Please be informed that SanDisk does not have a PC Card adapter that could read SDHC cards. However, SanDisk launched the Multi Card Expresscard Adapter that could support SDHC high capacity cards among the memory card types it supports."
There are other SDHC PCMCIA readers out there. In retrospect, I think I should have gotten the iPod integration kit. Makes things a lot easier.
"Please be informed that SanDisk does not have a PC Card adapter that could read SDHC cards. However, SanDisk launched the Multi Card Expresscard Adapter that could support SDHC high capacity cards among the memory card types it supports."
There are other SDHC PCMCIA readers out there. In retrospect, I think I should have gotten the iPod integration kit. Makes things a lot easier.
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You need a Compact Flash type III reader for those type III large capacity drives. Normally, type III readers are thicker, the real question is though, can the MB headunit accept a type III compact flash adapter?
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I read the description of the 6 in 1 adaptor. It doesn't list SDHC capable. Unless there is a special adaptor for SDHC cards. And it says maximum storage is 1 GB? You were able to get 4 though.
Read and write (with capacity limitations) to SD, MultiMediaCard, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, or xD-Picture cards
- SD (up to 1GB)
- MultiMediaCard (up to 128MB)
- SmartMedia (up to 128MB)
- Memory Stick (up to 128MB)
- Memory Stick PRO (up to 1GB)
- xD-Picture cards (up to 512MB, none M or H)
Works like a removable hard drive on any computer or notebook with a PC Card slot
Rugged and reliable with a protective stainless steel cover
Read and write (with capacity limitations) to SD, MultiMediaCard, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, or xD-Picture cards
- SD (up to 1GB)
- MultiMediaCard (up to 128MB)
- SmartMedia (up to 128MB)
- Memory Stick (up to 128MB)
- Memory Stick PRO (up to 1GB)
- xD-Picture cards (up to 512MB, none M or H)
Works like a removable hard drive on any computer or notebook with a PC Card slot
Rugged and reliable with a protective stainless steel cover
As far as how to get the mp3's on the card. The memory card also included a "usb adapter" that is SDHC compatible. The card reader and meory card are both "Sandisk"
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I emailed SanDisk about this and this is what they said:
"Please be informed that SanDisk does not have a PC Card adapter that could read SDHC cards. However, SanDisk launched the Multi Card Expresscard Adapter that could support SDHC high capacity cards among the memory card types it supports."
There are other SDHC PCMCIA readers out there. In retrospect, I think I should have gotten the iPod integration kit. Makes things a lot easier.
"Please be informed that SanDisk does not have a PC Card adapter that could read SDHC cards. However, SanDisk launched the Multi Card Expresscard Adapter that could support SDHC high capacity cards among the memory card types it supports."
There are other SDHC PCMCIA readers out there. In retrospect, I think I should have gotten the iPod integration kit. Makes things a lot easier.
The new version of the 6-in-1 PC Card Adapter DOES support SDHC, trust me I have it (I will try to post a pic). It shows 6 icons on the card and it shows the SDHC right on the card. Also Sandisk has just released a 8gb SDHC memory card.
Here are the pics for the sandisk 6-in-1 reader I have been talking about that sandisk says they DON't have. Notice the SD-HC icon on the card.
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Sorry I am a little confused. But you have to have it attached to the memory card reader too in the car?? Can't the SDHC card work in the slot without the memory card reader? Or the memory card reader is a must to get it to play in the C class.
The C uses pcmcia - that's why you need the adapter.
Edit.. oh I am looking at your memory card reader now. How does that reader work with the computers at home as I don't see a USB connection on it. It says your computer needs to have a PC card slot. I don't have one of those on my computer. Just USB.
When you buy the 4gb or 8gb sandisk memory card, you can also purchase it with the "MicroMate" usb adapter
I guess I need to buy one of those memory card readers that plugs in via USB to let me transfer the songs to the SDHC card and then another memory card reader to plug into the center console to read the songs from the card? The card won't work alone?
The C uses pcmcia - that's why you need the adapter.
Edit.. oh I am looking at your memory card reader now. How does that reader work with the computers at home as I don't see a USB connection on it. It says your computer needs to have a PC card slot. I don't have one of those on my computer. Just USB.
When you buy the 4gb or 8gb sandisk memory card, you can also purchase it with the "MicroMate" usb adapter
I guess I need to buy one of those memory card readers that plugs in via USB to let me transfer the songs to the SDHC card and then another memory card reader to plug into the center console to read the songs from the card? The card won't work alone?
It really is much easier than it sounds. Get the pc card, get the 4 or 8 gb memory card. Copy your mp3's to the card from your pc or laptop. Insert into radio while already turned on and it will auto switch to the card and that's it. Can see the track and info on both the speed o and MM displays
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Now I'm a little confused. What is the interface on the MM system? Is it native SD? I'm fine with getting whatever data/music onto an SDHC card, but what kind of slot does the card plug into?
BTW, If you're only dealing w/ an SDHC card (and not the other 5 formats), you can just get the USB reader for your PC and plug the SDHC card into it. A quick search shows that this can be obtained for under $10.
http://factoryshoestore.com/product/..._Reader_Black/
BTW, If you're only dealing w/ an SDHC card (and not the other 5 formats), you can just get the USB reader for your PC and plug the SDHC card into it. A quick search shows that this can be obtained for under $10.
http://factoryshoestore.com/product/..._Reader_Black/
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Now I'm a little confused. What is the interface on the MM system? Is it native SD? I'm fine with getting whatever data/music onto an SDHC card, but what kind of slot does the card plug into?
BTW, If you're only dealing w/ an SDHC card (and not the other 5 formats), you can just get the USB reader for your PC and plug the SDHC card into it. A quick search shows that this can be obtained for under $10.
http://factoryshoestore.com/product/..._Reader_Black/
BTW, If you're only dealing w/ an SDHC card (and not the other 5 formats), you can just get the USB reader for your PC and plug the SDHC card into it. A quick search shows that this can be obtained for under $10.
http://factoryshoestore.com/product/..._Reader_Black/
the one you posted make sure it supports SD-HC the HC stands for High Capacity - They make a 4gb and an 8gb. I have the 4gb and it works fine.
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I only chose to use a card reader so I could have several fomats of memory cards to use. The new SD-HC are compact and currenlty 4gb and 8gb
I like this better than my Iphone / Ipod interface because all info is displayed on the MM screen and speedo screen, where the iPod is only on speedo screen
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In that case, why play around w/ an 8GB SDHC card? They make 120GB PCMCIA drives.
Hmmm...so would it work is the question???
http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/18/s...nd-hard-drive/
Hmmm...so would it work is the question???
http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/18/s...nd-hard-drive/
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In that case, why play around w/ an 8GB SDHC card? They make 120GB PCMCIA drives.
Hmmm...so would it work is the question???
http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/18/s...nd-hard-drive/
Hmmm...so would it work is the question???
http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/18/s...nd-hard-drive/
Also the memory card response time very fast and has no moving parts, withstands hot and cold temps better than the hard drive will.
Have not tried a PCMCIA hard drive buy native format for the car is SD and Compact Flash. I was surprised to see the SDHC did indeed work.
