IDE Compact Flash on A4000 initial review

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I see they have 44 pin ones now too.  would be nice for a 1200 or 600 .
http://www.cfide.co.uk/compact_flash_ide_adapters.shtml

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http://www.provantage.com/buy-22071937-addonics-ide-ultra-digidrive-shopping.htm

this one looks nice. if you want a clean look from it.

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thinking about the pcmcia cf adapter... I wonder if that would allow for other CF style upgrades?  CF lan cards, webcams I think I've even seen CF usb lol

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how about http://www.mesanet.com/cfadptds.pdf
has both 44 and a 40 pin connector.

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What about the problem with 3.3v and 5v CF cards ?

some of the adapters seem to be able to handle both types.

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@Marktime

they might not be faster however ... they don't need a boot delay ... nor do they make a sound so in the end it's all a matter of choice.  AFAIK it's hit or miss with the new hd's and the A4000 or 1200 ide on whether or not it'll take 3 reboots to start.

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@Framiga

to quote from the page.


Add a device to your desktop that can handle all the different kinds of Flash media. Drive connects to standard IDE interface - system BIOS automatically detects it as an ATAPI removable drive - no driver is needed

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I might buy one, so I'll know for sure.

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http://www.addonics.com/products/flash_memory_reader/ide_ultra_digidrive.asp

has a much better description.   plus you'll notice it's also listed for dos systems, yet no dos specific drivers.

Like I said before I'll be buying one hopefully soon.   I'll let you know how it works.

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I would assume they are using the zip100 functions to allow it to hot swap.   We'll see tho  :-D

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@Framiga


Look at the dos version.    :-D

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@Framiga

I had mentioned earlier the drivers may have to do with the hot swapping...   However it's a very nice system and who knows maybe the zip100 drivers will work for the hot swap..    :-D