Has anyone tried an SD card bigger than 4GB?

Ladyrixx · 11-18-2009, 01:39 PM

I was looking for a bigger SD card for my PP. (Manga takes up lots of room as epubs). I saw that they now make SD cards up to 32GB. I know that the Astak website says that the PP is compatable with up to 4GB, but I didn't know if that was from testing larger cards and they didn't work, or if that was the largest card they tested.

Robertb · 11-18-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladyrixx

I was looking for a bigger SD card for my PP. (Manga takes up lots of room as epubs). I saw that they now make SD cards up to 32GB. I know that the Astak website says that the PP is compatable with up to 4GB, but I didn't know if that was from testing larger cards and they didn't work, or if that was the largest card they tested.

Dear Ladyrixx:

I work for Astak.

The EZ Reader Basic takes up to a 4GB SD card. The Pocket PRO takes up to a 16GB card. That is according to the FAQ sheet.

In reality, the Pocket PRO can utilize a 32GB SD card... but such a huge amount of files can slow it down a bit so the factory says 16GB is best.

That is one of the nicest features of the Pocket PRO is that you can expand the memory easily to hold a library of 8000 eBooks or a whole ton of Manga!!

Ladyrixx · 11-18-2009, 03:21 PM

Oooooh! *hugs* thank you!

kanguro · 11-18-2009, 03:22 PM

I have tried a working 16GB card with 40.000 plus titles (mostly txt like the Gutenberg Project and such). Not practical but doable if properly classified.

mbovenka · 11-18-2009, 04:16 PM

Same here. My BeBook (same hardware as EZReader) running OpenInkpot just accepted my 16 GB SDHC card with some 30.000 books on it without a hiccup.

(doing my happy dance now...)

keng2000 · 11-18-2009, 08:41 PM

I used 32GB SDCard with no problem. (for reading)
You need to keep 1GB SDCard for Firmware update purpose.

93terp · 11-19-2009, 01:54 AM

OK, stupid question: what's Manga?

keng2000 · 11-19-2009, 06:11 AM

I tested with DragonBall, It is too small on 5"and 6" Display (8/8 grey).
On 8" (16 grey) is the best.

DaleDe · 11-19-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 93terp

OK, stupid question: what's Manga?

See Manga in our wiki and for all things eBook.

Dale

tmgplc · 11-19-2009, 01:10 PM

I use and 8gb from Transcend with no problems at all.

diokdin · 11-23-2009, 12:49 AM

Hi all, Do it need to be Class 4 and higher SD card type? Or Is it okay if its a plain SD card and not a SDHC card?

mtravellerh · 11-23-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by diokdin

Hi all, Do it need to be Class 4 and higher SD card type? Or Is it okay if its a plain SD card and not a SDHC card?

A plain SD card will do fine! (they come only up to 2 gb usually)

diokdin · 11-23-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mtravellerh

A plain SD card will do fine! (they come only up to 2 gb usually)

Thanks, I just want to know if there's a difference between the two. I've been looking at bigger storage than what I've got now.

Javed · 11-23-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by diokdin

Hi all, Do it need to be Class 4 and higher SD card type? Or Is it okay if its a plain SD card and not a SDHC card?

The Astak site says Class 4 or below. (Below meaning a smaller number such as 2).
However, others here have used class 6 without problem, as can be seen here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...highlight=card
My own main card is a Sandisk Ultra SDHC 16GB Class 4 (15MB/s); it has been functioning well for me so far.

diokdin · 11-23-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Javed

The Astak site says Class 4 or below. (Below meaning a smaller number such as 2).
However, others here have used class 6 without problem, as can be seen here https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...highlight=card
My own main card is a Sandisk Ultra SDHC 16GB Class 4 (15MB/s); it has been functioning well for me so far.

Thanks Javed, I've been browsing for an SD card for my PPro but don't know about what kind. If just plain SD card will do or if it needs to be SDHC. Does a High Capacity SD card makes transfering your ebook faster or doesnt it matter?

11-18-2009, 01:39 PM	#1
Ladyrixx Groupie Posts: 152 Karma: 585496 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro, Kobo Mini, Nook Glowlight 2, Kobo Forma	Has anyone tried an SD card bigger than 4GB? I was looking for a bigger SD card for my PP. (Manga takes up lots of room as epubs). I saw that they now make SD cards up to 32GB. I know that the Astak website says that the PP is compatable with up to 4GB, but I didn't know if that was from testing larger cards and they didn't work, or if that was the largest card they tested.

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Ladyrixx Groupie Posts: 152 Karma: 585496 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Astak EZ Reader Pocket Pro, Kobo Mini, Nook Glowlight 2, Kobo Forma	Oooooh! hugs thank you!

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kanguro Member Posts: 18 Karma: 14 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: EZ Reader Pocket Pro (I can feel it now)	I have tried a working 16GB card with 40.000 plus titles (mostly txt like the Gutenberg Project and such). Not practical but doable if properly classified.

11-18-2009, 04:16 PM	#5
mbovenka Wizard Posts: 2,086 Karma: 14079267 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Almere, The Netherlands Device: Kobo Sage	Same here. My BeBook (same hardware as EZReader) running OpenInkpot just accepted my 16 GB SDHC card with some 30.000 books on it without a hiccup. (doing my happy dance now...)

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keng2000 Researcher and Consultant Posts: 210 Karma: 364 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangkok, THAILAND Device: MACBOOKPRO17" HP2400TX SONYUX27	I used 32GB SDCard with no problem. (for reading) You need to keep 1GB SDCard for Firmware update purpose.

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93terp Fear The Turtle! Posts: 868 Karma: 4067244 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Margaritaville Device: KV, Kobo Forma, Kobo A1LE, KO3, K3	OK, stupid question: what's Manga?

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keng2000 Researcher and Consultant Posts: 210 Karma: 364 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangkok, THAILAND Device: MACBOOKPRO17" HP2400TX SONYUX27	I tested with DragonBall, It is too small on 5"and 6" Display (8/8 grey). On 8" (16 grey) is the best.

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tmgplc Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 12 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Device: iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, Kindle Fire 7" (2014)	I use and 8gb from Transcend with no problems at all.

11-23-2009, 12:49 AM	#11
diokdin Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 46 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN, US Device: iPhone 4, Astak EZ Pocket Pro, Kindle 3 3G	Hi all, Do it need to be Class 4 and higher SD card type? Or Is it okay if its a plain SD card and not a SDHC card?