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    Hello,

    Ok, I need some help concerning the range of memory cards.... So, can anyone answer my questions:
    1. Can MMC cards be used in SD devices?
    2. In what way are RS/MMC and miniSD interchangeable (in for instance an SD device)?
    3. There are adapters to make an MMC card from a RS/MMC card. Can the obtained MMC card be used in an MMC to CF adapter? And what about in a SD to CF adapter (prob. related to 1.)?
    4. There are adapters to make an SD card from a miniSD card. And finally, can the thusly obtained SD card be used in an SD to CF card adapter?

    Reason for asking: I'm looking at a PDA with an SD slot, but my mobile has an RS/MMC slot, and my camera a CF-card slot. It would be fun (but also useful) if RS/MMC cards could be used in all three, just by using a correct adapter.


    Jörg
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  • #2
    1. yes, if they don't require whatever makes sd cards "secure" (encryption or drm, dunno)
    2. dunno - I think they have different form factors. Both should work in "big" SD slots with their adaptors, though.
    3. I don't see why this shouldn't work
    4. ditto

    But I have NO personal experience from this, so take this with a few kilograms of salt

    AZ
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    • #3
      The RS/MMC will work just fine (with the full-size MMC adapter) in your PDA. If a device is specced as MMC-compatible (like your phone), SD or miniSD generally DO NOT work...this has been a tested scenario with MMC Siemens and Nokia phones.

      So, yeah, basically you should be fine with using a RS-MMC card in all your devices
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      • #4
        Great minds do think alike: I had the same ideas...

        So if we are correct, this means that if I were to use RS/MMC cards, I could use them in all said devices (PDA doesn't *need* the secure aspect of SD)...



        Jörg
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        • #5
          On a side note, which PDA are you getting to replace your trusty Psion?
          All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

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          • #6
            Actually, I'm looking at the Garmin 3600a. Priority usage would be navigation, PDA usage is interesting.

            After seeing the display on my Nokia 6260, the Psion is really showing its age . But despite that, it still has its uses.


            Jörg
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            • #7
              I actually have a Garmin 3600!! and I can tell you the navigation works very well (which is also what I use it for).
              Laptops: ASUS G750JM: Intel Core i7 4700HQ, 8GB RAM (DDR3-1600), Nvidia GTX 860M, 1 x Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD, 1 x WD 750 GB HDD, 17,3" FHD Screen, Windows 8.1 64-bit.
              ASUS Vivobook S400CA: Intel Core i5 3317U (1,7-2,6 GHz), 8 GB RAM (DDR3-1600), Intel HD4000, 1 x 500GB HDD, 14" touch-screen (1366x768), Windows 8.1 64-bit.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by JTD
                I actually have a Garmin 3600!! and I can tell you the navigation works very well (which is also what I use it for).
                Euhm, navigation: in car use, or in plane use?
                (I'm thinking of getting it for use in aviation, the 3600a has a cradle wich offers some dedicated buttons that are useful for this situation)



                Jörg
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                • #9
                  Do you know the difference between the 3600 and the 3600a ?
                  I can't find the a version on Garmin's website.

                  I use mine in the car (don't have a license to fly ), and the cradle that came with mine doesn't have any buttons at all (i have to use the buttons on the pda).
                  Laptops: ASUS G750JM: Intel Core i7 4700HQ, 8GB RAM (DDR3-1600), Nvidia GTX 860M, 1 x Samsung 840 EVO 250GB SSD, 1 x WD 750 GB HDD, 17,3" FHD Screen, Windows 8.1 64-bit.
                  ASUS Vivobook S400CA: Intel Core i5 3317U (1,7-2,6 GHz), 8 GB RAM (DDR3-1600), Intel HD4000, 1 x 500GB HDD, 14" touch-screen (1366x768), Windows 8.1 64-bit.

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                  • #10
                    Here you go:



                    (it is just a successor of the 3600, adds more memory, and the specific aviation cradle - as shown on the picture)


                    Jörg
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