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kopsis

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Posted: Dec. 04 2005,13:21

Quote (John @ Dec. 03 2005,22:43)

As for your question on the microdrive, maybe if you got creative. But that is a replacement for Type II where these take a compact IDE flash drive.

Type I (normal CF card) vs. Type II (microdrive) is simply a form factor difference (Type II cards are fatter than Type I). From a CF interface perspective the microdrives (as long as they are the full-up retail units and not a crippled drive pulled from an iPod mini) are indistinguishable from CF memory cards. Some older CF digicams can't handle microdrives due to either the higher power draw or the large capacity but I can't see that being a problem for the DSL machine.

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Posted: Dec. 04 2005,20:49

The issue will be getting an IDE to Type II adapter that will fit inside the enclosure. I mean, it may be possible to squeeze it inside the cavity on the other side of the motherboard but I haven't tried. The IDE flash units we are pre-installing with DSL are quite small "Disk On Module" integrated IDE flash.

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Posted: Dec. 06 2005,13:31

Quote (John @ Nov. 16 2005,01:42)

John,
Can you tell me the current availability of the Nano DSMs?

Also, in the case of the versions with CF cards, I assume this leaves the USB port empty. Is it possible to insert a USB drive stick and mount it as a partition?

Thanks,
Dave

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Posted: Dec. 07 2005,22:59

I sent a quick reply that seems to have gone up in smoke. If it appears I apologize for double posting. My concern is the your statement that the case will fuse with the heat sink. Does that mean the box can not be opened again? To a life long mechanic that sounds not right. What if the CF card needs to be replaced or something else? A possible solution would be to smear silicone heat transfer jell on the heat sink. Then heat would transfer but not fuse the case. The other point I don't like to hear is that a micro drive won't fit in the space for the CF disk. I bought the damn small machine last Sunday expecting that I could use a micro drive. I see a problem looming to be solved.

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Posted: Dec. 07 2005,23:15

I dont see why you couldnt put ArticSilver or whatever in lieu of the bonding material..why would it not also work...

The Microdrives aren't that big..the adapter cant be that big as well

Brian
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