Touch Micro or mini SD Memory

KTREADER · 12-09-2011, 02:20 PM

Santa is arriving with a Kobo touch ....woot
Althou all seems fine technical detailed info is hard to find regarding the expansion slot specifications.The user guide says micro
I've searched specifics trying to decide which size wether mini or micro sd memory and what size the max is for the KT,doesn't seem to be written or have seen conflicting opinions.
I've heard it said a micro and max only to 4Gig althou on another page up to 32 Gig.

My question: is it micro or mini and how to tell the difference in the store
What is the max i can insert,
What brand works.

Thanks in advance

ps-nice site

filmo · 12-09-2011, 02:39 PM

Micro SD Card is used by Kobo Touch.
Package will say Micro SD.
Micro SD is printed on front of all Micro SD cards.
It is not legal to print Micro SD on cards that are not Micro SD.
Google each type card to see how they look. Go ahead you can do it and see difference shape of each.

TonyToews · 12-09-2011, 02:46 PM

Definitely micro SD. (I didn't even know they made a mini SD card. I guess there is such but I've never noticed one for sale in a retail outlet or website.) I'm 99% sure I've put in a 16 gb micro SD card and it worked.

KTREADER · 12-09-2011, 04:12 PM

thanks for the advertisement..what's a millimetre
and all replies
Found this searching in the mean time

Physical size
Size comparison of families: SD, miniSD, microSDThe SD card specification defines three physical sizes. The SD and SDHC families are available in all three sizes, but the SDXC family is not available in the mini size, and the SDIO family is not available in the micro size.

Standard size
SD, SDHC, SDXC, SDIO
32 mm × 24 mm × 2.1 mm
32 mm × 24 mm × 1.4 mm (as thin as MMC) for Thin SD (rare)

Mini size
miniSD, miniSDHC, miniSDIO
21.5 mm × 20 mm × 1.4 mm

Micro size
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
15 mm × 11 mm × 1.0 mm

Glad that's solved in great detail guys
Guess I'll go with a micro

The Terminator · 12-09-2011, 06:23 PM

Wow I didn't even know that Mini SD cards existed.

I use a Sandisk Micro-SDHC 8GB memory card with no problems, some people have had problems with certain Cards. Also I don't think that SDXC works (XC= Xtra Capacity).

Here's the link to Amazon it doesn't come with an adapter that one though.

KTREADER · 12-09-2011, 08:19 PM

Dug up the specs finally which included the max capacity (32Gig)info i was looking for.Also the SDHC support evidence found at cnet reviews.
The most suprising facts i discovered after purchasing the KT was the battery does not seem to be replacable.

Supported Flash Memory Cards:
microSD ,microSDHC .Max Supported Capacity 32 GB

Manufacturer: Kobo.Part Number:CNET-Kobo-Touch-silver.General
Product Type eBook reader .Built-in devices Display,
Touchscreen,
Keyboard .Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.5 in x 0.4 in x 6.5 in .Weight 6.5 oz .Color Silver .Features Lightweight,
Super-fast page turns,
Web browsing .Slot provided type [Dec 3, 2010 from CDS: Slot Provided] microSD .Display
Type 6 in Monochrome E Ink .Touchscreen Yes .Display type 6 in E Ink .Color Depth 4-bit (16 gray levels) .Memory
Flash Memory 2 GB .Supported Flash Memory Cards microSD ,
microSDHC .Max Supported Capacity 32 GB .Flash memory installed 2 GB .Processor
Processor Freescale MX508 .Communications
Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g/n .EBook Reader
Supported Text Formats EPUB ,
HTML ,
PRC (Mobipocket) ,
PDF ,
CBR,
RTF ,
CBZ,
TXT .Supported Still Image Formats PNG,
TIFF,
JPEG,
BMP,
GIF .Features 15 books preloaded .Input Device
Type Touch-screen .Expansion and Connectivity
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x microSD .Interfaces 1 x USB .Battery
Run Time (Up To) 1 month(s) .Dimensions & Weight
Width 4.5 in .Depth 0.4 in .Height 6.5 in .Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

PeterT · 12-09-2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTREADER

The most suprising facts i discovered after purchasing the KT was the battery does not seem to be replacable.

Many, MANY small devices do not have replaceable batteries. I think one issue is that it normally implies a totally different type of packaging for the device (removable portion of the case for instance) which adds a lot of complexity to the design.

Remember that also, many devices like this are being priced so that it is not to large a stretch for the consumer to replace the entire device since by that time, technology will have advanced well beyond the capabilities of the older device.

filmo · 12-10-2011, 12:05 PM

Kobo wifi is relative easy to take apart and replace battery but with prices I have seen lately can buy new Kobo wifi for price of new battery.

The Terminator · 12-10-2011, 03:58 PM

Yes but for the majority of people it won't be easy to replace.

12-09-2011, 02:20 PM	#1
KTREADER Updating Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario Device: KT	Micro or mini SD Memory Santa is arriving with a Kobo touch ....woot Althou all seems fine technical detailed info is hard to find regarding the expansion slot specifications.The user guide says micro I've searched specifics trying to decide which size wether mini or micro sd memory and what size the max is for the KT,doesn't seem to be written or have seen conflicting opinions. I've heard it said a micro and max only to 4Gig althou on another page up to 32 Gig. My question: is it micro or mini and how to tell the difference in the store What is the max i can insert, What brand works. Thanks in advance ps-nice site

12-09-2011, 08:19 PM	#6
KTREADER Updating Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario Device: KT	KT specs + Supported Flash Memory Card Dug up the specs finally which included the max capacity (32Gig)info i was looking for.Also the SDHC support evidence found at cnet reviews. The most suprising facts i discovered after purchasing the KT was the battery does not seem to be replacable. Supported Flash Memory Cards: microSD ,microSDHC .Max Supported Capacity 32 GB Manufacturer: Kobo.Part Number:CNET-Kobo-Touch-silver.General Product Type eBook reader .Built-in devices Display, Touchscreen, Keyboard .Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.5 in x 0.4 in x 6.5 in .Weight 6.5 oz .Color Silver .Features Lightweight, Super-fast page turns, Web browsing .Slot provided type [Dec 3, 2010 from CDS: Slot Provided] microSD .Display Type 6 in Monochrome E Ink .Touchscreen Yes .Display type 6 in E Ink .Color Depth 4-bit (16 gray levels) .Memory Flash Memory 2 GB .Supported Flash Memory Cards microSD , microSDHC .Max Supported Capacity 32 GB .Flash memory installed 2 GB .Processor Processor Freescale MX508 .Communications Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g/n .EBook Reader Supported Text Formats EPUB , HTML , PRC (Mobipocket) , PDF , CBR, RTF , CBZ, TXT .Supported Still Image Formats PNG, TIFF, JPEG, BMP, GIF .Features 15 books preloaded .Input Device Type Touch-screen .Expansion and Connectivity Expansion Slot(s) 1 x microSD .Interfaces 1 x USB .Battery Run Time (Up To) 1 month(s) .Dimensions & Weight Width 4.5 in .Depth 0.4 in .Height 6.5 in .Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

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12-09-2011, 02:39 PM	#2
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	Micro SD Card is used by Kobo Touch. Package will say Micro SD. Micro SD is printed on front of all Micro SD cards. It is not legal to print Micro SD on cards that are not Micro SD. Google each type card to see how they look. Go ahead you can do it and see difference shape of each.

12-09-2011, 02:46 PM	#3
TonyToews Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 351398 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kobo Vox and Glo	Definitely micro SD. (I didn't even know they made a mini SD card. I guess there is such but I've never noticed one for sale in a retail outlet or website.) I'm 99% sure I've put in a 16 gb micro SD card and it worked.

12-09-2011, 04:12 PM	#4
KTREADER Updating Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario Device: KT	thanks for the advertisement..what's a millimetre and all replies Found this searching in the mean time Physical size Size comparison of families: SD, miniSD, microSDThe SD card specification defines three physical sizes. The SD and SDHC families are available in all three sizes, but the SDXC family is not available in the mini size, and the SDIO family is not available in the micro size. Standard size SD, SDHC, SDXC, SDIO 32 mm × 24 mm × 2.1 mm 32 mm × 24 mm × 1.4 mm (as thin as MMC) for Thin SD (rare) Mini size miniSD, miniSDHC, miniSDIO 21.5 mm × 20 mm × 1.4 mm Micro size microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC 15 mm × 11 mm × 1.0 mm Glad that's solved in great detail guys Guess I'll go with a micro

12-09-2011, 06:23 PM	#5
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Wow I didn't even know that Mini SD cards existed. I use a Sandisk Micro-SDHC 8GB memory card with no problems, some people have had problems with certain Cards. Also I don't think that SDXC works (XC= Xtra Capacity). Here's the link to Amazon it doesn't come with an adapter that one though.

12-10-2011, 12:05 PM	#8
filmo Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 1077205 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch, Sony T1, Kobo Mini	Kobo wifi is relative easy to take apart and replace battery but with prices I have seen lately can buy new Kobo wifi for price of new battery.

12-10-2011, 03:58 PM	#9
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Yes but for the majority of people it won't be easy to replace.

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