cheap 4GB microdrive...

[VJ]

I found this on a thread on dpreview

This Hitachi 4GB Micro Drive retails for $480

http://www.memorysuppliers.com/hi4gbmi4cofl.html

The same drive is supposed to be used in the Creative Labs Nomad MuVo which costs less than $300!

http://www.andymack.com/mylog/

Other posters mentioned that the new ipodmini is said to use the same Hitachi drive (and costs $249).

Could this be?


Jörg

[Kurt]

Depends whether you plan to use the iPod in your photo camera...

There's another company that sells micro-drives but without the interface. they're cheaper thus. I know they have 1.5 and 2.0GB cap, dunno about 4GB.

[VJ]

According to the link, there seems to be a full blown CF interface for the microdrive in the Muovo2... Just remove it and put in the camera.

This strikes me as odd.


Jörg

[Jammrock]

Think ... bulk.

Alas, I wouldn't buy an Mini iPod for the drive. It's a pain to pop those bad boys open.

Jammrock

[VJ]

Just read that Creative ordered the 4GB drives with a proprieatary connector...


Jörg

[Kurt]

Originally posted by Jammrock
Think ... bulk.

Alas, I wouldn't buy an Mini iPod for the drive. It's a pain to pop those bad boys open.

Jammrock

Smash it a bit here and there...