I don't think any iPod can be converted this way... I have a first gen 5GB iPod with a dead HDD and I can't just throw in a CF card AFAIK I wish I could, got a new battery and a good FM transmitter for it(old iTrip).
-sam > > > On Feb 14, 2009, at 7:31 AM, Dana Collins wrote: > >> My 3rd-Gen. iPod's hard drive bit the dust yesterday and, since I >> have >> the liberty to investigate an alternative, thought now is the time to >> try. >> I would like to try out the "solid state" emulation approach with a >> compact flash card strategy. >> Here are my questions: >> a) is it possible for this vintage iPod? > > absolutely. ANY HDD-based iPod can be converted to solid state this > way. > >> b) can I use "just any" compact flash card, or is there a certain >> style/voltage to look for? > > You'll want to get a modern one with a fast transfer rate. (and, of > course, with your desired capacity) > >> c) I am presuming I'll need an adapter to interface with the standard >> drive's port. What type? > > Something like this: > > <http://www.addonics.com/products/flash_memory_reader/adzifcf.asp> > > here's some considerably cheaper: > > <http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19675> > <http://tinyurl.com/cb6ttl> > > -- > Bruce Johnson > > "Wherever you go, there you are" B. Banzai, PhD > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
