4GB SD cards for trade

[jaewing]

It appears that there is not much that can use a 4GB SD card based on your post. With that being said . . . why are they made? Or better questions . . . what DO they work with and why did you buy them?

Just curious really.

[Kenyth]

It appears that there is not much that can use a 4GB SD card based on your post. With that being said . . . why are they made? Or better questions . . . what DO they work with and why did you buy them?

Just curious really.

I bought them because I foolishly assumed they would work in any SD device. I didn't research first.

From what I read there are a number of digital camera's and camcorders that work with them. Some of the other PDA's seem to be able to use them as well. It depends on the card reader component built into the device. Since the SD standard only states the 2 GB limit, engineers can buy whatever discrete components fit the bill. If they happen to buy supporting circuitry that is capable of exceeding the standard, then it's a bonus. If not, it's not on them because they are still meeting the written standard. According to some engineers, the 4GB cards are breaking the SD standard, and so should not be able to legally display the SD logo on their product. It doesn't seem to be stopping anyone though.

They are made because manufacturers found that it could be done and any edge on the big name memory card distributors is an edge. I must admit that I am not happy about them not being up front on the potential problems that they must know about but, them's the breaks!

Rest assured that anyone who want's to buy or trade them here will get them and be able to test them first. The only thing you'll risk is the postage.

[Kenyth]

I may be in luck. It now appears that the Dell Axim problem with large SD cards is software related. Windows Mobile 6 may fix that, and it has been released to developers. Some programmers have got a hold of the WM6 ROM file and finished the work on it. I've been following the development and bug fixes. A version now appears to be fully operational and ready to go! Not to mention better than the stock WM5 OS. It is written to fully utilize the hardware, and has removed "junk" programs that slow things down. At this point, everyone who is using it has good things to say. I think I'll give it a go. I will have to reinstall all of my apps, but them's the breaks!